Are you planning to apply to the University of Pretoria (UP) for the 2026 academic year? Understanding the APS (Admission Point Score) system is essential to determine your eligibility for your chosen programme. In this comprehensive guide, we list all undergraduate degrees offered at UP in 2026 and their corresponding APS requirements, as outlined in the official undergraduate prospectus.
What Is APS and How Is It Calculated?
APS stands for Admission Point Score, and it’s based on your final NSC or IEB Grade 12 results. UP uses your best six subjects, excluding Life Orientation, to calculate your APS.
Here’s the official APS calculator used by the University of Pretoria:
| 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 |
Simply total your points from your best six subjects to calculate your APS.
Complete List of UP Undergraduate Programmes and APS Requirements for 2026
Below is a comprehensive list of all University of Pretoria undergraduate qualifications, grouped by faculty, along with the minimum APS scores needed to apply:
Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences
- BCom in Accounting Sciences – APS 34
- BCom in Investment Management – APS 34
- BCom in Financial Management Sciences – APS 32
- BCom in Econometrics – APS 32
- BCom in Economics – APS 32
- BCom in Statistics and Data Science – APS 32
- BCom in Information Systems – APS 30
- BCom in Agribusiness Management – APS 30
- BCom in Business Management – APS 30
- BCom in Supply Chain Management – APS 30
- BCom in Marketing Management – APS 30
- BCom in Human Resource Management – APS 30
- BCom (General) – APS 30
- BCom (4-year extended programme) – APS 26
- BAdmin in Public Administration – APS 28
Faculty of Law
- LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – APS 35
- BA (Law) – APS 34
- BCom (Law) – APS 32
Faculty of Humanities
- BA (General) – APS 30
- BA in Speech-Language Pathology – APS 32
- BA in Audiology – APS 32
- BA (Law) – APS 34
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & IT
- All BEng Programmes (e.g., Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, etc.) – APS 35
- BEng 5-Year Extended Programme – APS 33
Faculty of Health Sciences
- MBChB (Medicine) – APS 35
- BPhysT (Physiotherapy) – APS 30
- BOccTher (Occupational Therapy) – APS 30
- BRad (Radiography in Diagnostics) – APS 30
- BOH (Oral Hygiene) – APS 25
Faculty of Veterinary Science
- BVSc (Veterinary Science) – APS 35
- Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – APS 28
Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
- BSc in Actuarial & Financial Mathematics – APS 36
- BSc in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics – APS 34
- BSc in Mathematical Statistics – APS 34
- BSc in Physics / Chemistry / Geology – APS 34
- BSc in Plant Science / Zoology / Genetics / Human Physiology – APS 32
Important Notes:
- Life Orientation is excluded when calculating your APS.
- Some programmes (e.g., Architecture, MBChB, BVSc) may have additional requirements such as interviews, portfolios, or National Benchmark Tests (NBTs).
- Meeting the minimum APS does not guarantee admission—UP uses selection processes depending on the programme’s demand.
How to Apply for 2026 at UP
- Visit the UP Online Application Portal
- Submit your Grade 11 final report or Grade 12 results
- Applications open: 1 April 2025
- Closing dates:
- Veterinary Science: 31 May 2025
- All other faculties: 30 June 2025