The University of Fort Hare (UFH) uses the Admission Point Score (APS) system to determine whether applicants qualify for entry into Higher Certificate, Diploma, or Degree programmes. Below is the complete list of APS requirements for all UFH courses in 2026, including subject requirements where applicable.
APS Calculation Table
NSC Level
% Score
APS Points
Level 7
80 – 100%
7 points
Level 6
70 – 79%
6 points
Level 5
60 – 69%
5 points
Level 4
50 – 59%
4 points
Level 3
40 – 49%
3 points
Level 2
30 – 39%
2 points
Level 1
0 – 29%
1 point
👉 APS is usually calculated on the best 7 subjects (Life Orientation capped at 3).
UFH APS Requirements by Qualification
Higher Certificates
Programme
APS Requirement
Subject Requirements
Higher Certificate in Business Studies
22+
English Level 3 (40%)
Higher Certificate in Accountancy
24+
Mathematics / Maths Lit
Higher Certificate in IT Support
24+
Maths Lit (Level 4) OR Maths (Level 3)
Diplomas
Programme
APS Requirement
Subject Requirements
Diploma in Adult & Community Education & Training (ACET)
22+
English Level 3+
Diploma in Grade R Teaching
24+
English & any other teaching subject
Diploma in Accounting
30+
Mathematics / Maths Lit
Diploma in Local Government Finance
28+
English, Maths/Maths Lit
Diploma in Management
28+
English
Diploma in Library & Information Science
28+
English
Diploma in Music
28+
English + audition
Diploma in Agriculture
28+
Life Sciences OR Agricultural Sciences
Degrees
Faculty of Education
Programme
APS Requirement
Subjects
BEd Foundation Phase Teaching
30+
English L4+, Maths Lit L4 OR Maths L3
BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching
30+
English + teaching subject
BEd Senior & FET Teaching
32–34
English + teaching subject
Faculty of Management & Commerce
Programme
APS Requirement
Subjects
BCom (General)
36–40
Maths L5+, English L4
BCom (Accounting)
36–38
Maths L5+, English L4
BCom (Economics)
36
Maths L5+
BCom (Business Management)
34–36
English L4
BCom (HR & Industrial Psychology)
34
English L4
BCom (Information Systems)
34–36
Maths L5+
BCom (Banking & Finance)
34–36
Maths L5+
BCom (Public Administration)
34
English L4
Faculty of Law
Programme
APS Requirement
Subjects
LLB (Law)
36–40
English L5+
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
Programme
APS Requirement
Subjects
BA (General)
30–33
English L4+
BA (Communication)
30–33
English L4+
BA (Journalism)
32–34
English L5+
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
32–34
English L4+, Life Sciences recommended
BA (Music)
30+
English + audition
BA (Fine Arts)
30+
English + portfolio
BA (Heritage Studies)
30
English L4+
BA (Library & Information Science)
32
English L4+
Faculty of Science & Agriculture
Programme
APS Requirement
Subjects
BSc (General: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, etc.)
36–40
Maths L6+, Physical Science L5+
BSc Agriculture
34–36
Maths L5+, Life Sciences/Agri Sci L5+
BSc Environmental Science
34–36
Maths L5+, Physical Science/Life Sciences
BSc Hydrology
34–36
Maths L5+, Physical Science
BSc Microbiology & Biochemistry
36–38
Maths L6+, Life Sciences/Chemistry L5+
BSc Computer Science
38–40
Maths L6+, Physical Science recommended
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme
APS Requirement
Subjects
B Nursing (Bachelor of Nursing Science)
34–36
English L4+, Life Sciences L5+, Maths L4+
Key Notes
Minimum APS does not guarantee admission – competitive courses (e.g., Law, Accounting, Nursing) may need higher scores.
Some programmes (e.g., Music, Fine Arts, Journalism) require auditions, portfolios, or interviews.
Extended Curriculum Programmes (ECP) are available in some faculties for students slightly below the standard APS.
How to Apply for UFH 2026
Applications for 2026 open in April 2025 and must be submitted online.
