CPUT 2026: APS Requirements for All Undergraduate Courses

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has released its Admission Point Score (APS) requirements for the 2026 academic year. The APS system is a key part of the application process—it determines whether you meet the minimum academic entry requirements for your chosen programme.

This guide covers:

How to calculate your APS
The APS requirements for all Higher Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor’s Degree programmes offered at CPUT in 2026

How APS is Calculated at CPUT

APS points are calculated using your final Grade 12 subject results, excluding Life Orientation (unless stated otherwise). Each percentage range earns a set number of points:

Percentage (%)	APS Points
80–100	7
70–79	6
60–69	5
50–59	4
40–49	3
30–39	2
0–29	1

Example:
If you achieved:

English HL: 75% → 6 points
Mathematics: 68% → 5 points
Physical Sciences: 55% → 4 points
Life Sciences: 72% → 6 points
Geography: 63% → 5 points
Afrikaans FAL: 80% → 7 points

Total APS: 6 + 5 + 4 + 6 + 5 + 7 = 33 points

CPUT 2026 APS Requirements by Qualification

Higher Certificate Programmes (APS: 18–24)

Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting – APS 22+
Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care – APS 24+
Higher Certificate in Information and Communication Technology – APS 22+
Higher Certificate in Optical Dispensing – APS 22+
Higher Certificate in Printing and Packaging Technology – APS 20+
Higher Certificate in Graphic Design: Visual Communication – APS 22+
Higher Certificate in Construction – APS 20+
Higher Certificate in Real Estate – APS 18+

Diploma Programmes (APS: 24–27)

Diploma in Accountancy – APS 27+
Diploma in Architectural Technology – APS 26+
Diploma in Civil Engineering – APS 26+
Diploma in Electrical Engineering – APS 26+
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – APS 26+
Diploma in Somatology – APS 26+
Diploma in Agriculture – APS 24+
Diploma in Journalism – APS 24+
Diploma in Hospitality and Catering – APS 24+

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (APS: 26–40)

Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Management – APS 30+
Bachelor of Agriculture in Crop Production – APS 30+
Bachelor of Applied Design in Industrial Design – APS 33+
Bachelor of Applied Design in Jewellery Design and Manufacture – APS 33+
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting – APS 33+
Bachelor of Commerce in Cost and Management Accounting – APS 33+
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing – APS 30+
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management – APS 30+
Bachelor of Commerce in Retail Business Management – APS 30+
Bachelor of Commerce in Business and Information Administration – APS 30+
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching – APS 28+
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching – APS 28+
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching – APS 30+
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering – APS 33+
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering – APS 33+
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering – APS 33+
Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care – APS 36+
Bachelor of Environmental Health – APS 36+
Bachelor of Geomatics – APS 33+
Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Laboratory Science – APS 36+
Bachelor of Health Science in Nursing – APS 36+
Bachelor of Health Science in Optical Dispensing – APS 36+
Bachelor of Health Science in Radiography – APS 36+
Bachelor of Paralegal Studies – APS 30+
Bachelor of Public Health – APS 36+
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture: Agricultural Extension – APS 30+
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture: Crop Production – APS 30+
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture: Viticulture and Oenology – APS 30+
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Technology – APS 33+
Bachelor of Visual Communication Design – APS 33+

Why APS Matters

Meeting the APS requirement is just the first step in getting accepted. Many courses have limited spaces and use additional selection criteria such as interviews, portfolios, or entrance tests. Achieving higher than the minimum APS significantly improves your chances.