Are you planning to study at the University of Limpopo (UL) in 2026? Whether you’re aiming to become a doctor, pharmacist, teacher, or economist, knowing the APS (Admission Point Score) for your desired course is critical. UL offers a wide range of undergraduate programmes across Health Sciences, Law, Commerce, Humanities, Science, and Education—each with its own APS requirement.
In this blog post, we share the full list of undergraduate programmes at UL along with their minimum APS requirements, as per the official 2026 Student Prospectus.
What Is APS?
Your APS (Admission Point Score) is calculated using your final NSC (Matric) results for your best six subjects, excluding Life Orientation. Here’s how points are awarded:
| NSC Percentage | APS Points |
|---|---|
| 80–100% | 7 |
| 70–79% | 6 |
| 60–69% | 5 |
| 50–59% | 4 |
| 40–49% | 3 |
| 30–39% | 2 |
| 0–29% | 1 |
University of Limpopo APS Requirements by Programme (2026)
Here’s a complete list of UL undergraduate degrees and their minimum APS scores:
Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – APS 27
- Bachelor of Optometry – APS 27
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) – APS 27
- Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) – APS 26
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics – APS 26
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences – APS 26
Science and Agriculture
- BSc (Life Sciences Stream) – APS 26
- BSc (Physical Sciences Stream) – APS 26
- BSc in Geology – APS 26
- BSc in Mathematical Sciences – APS 24
- BSc in Computer Science – APS 30
- BSc Extended Programmes (Life, Physical, Mathematical Sciences) – APS 22
Commerce and Law
- Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) – APS 30
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy – APS 28
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management / Economics / HR – APS 26
- Extended BCom programmes – APS 22 to 26
- Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) – APS 26
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – APS 30
- LLB (Extended Curriculum Programme) – APS 26
Humanities and Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) – APS 25
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) – APS 25
- BA in Media, Communication, Cultural, Political, Sociology Studies – APS 25
- BA in Criminology and Psychology – APS 25
- Extended BA programmes – APS 23
Education
- Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching – APS 24
- Bachelor of Education in SP & FET (Languages, Social Sciences, Economics, Maths, Science & Tech) – APS 24
Application Tips
- Apply Online: Visit www.ul.ac.za
- Use your Grade 11 Final / Grade 12 Final results for your application
- Make sure you meet both APS and subject-specific requirements