University of Pretoria (UP) APS Requirements for 2026 Undergraduate Admission

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The University of Pretoria academic session for 2026 is beginning, so this is the time to apply. Suppose you're planning on applying to the University of Pretoria for the 2026 academic year. In that case, you need to have a better understanding of how the APS (Admission Point Score) System works. This will allow you to determine if you're eligible for the programme you're applying for. In this guide, I'll be covering everything about the University of Pretoria's admission requirements for all its undergraduate degrees. This requirement is the latest update from the university. For each of these degree programmes, we examine their corresponding APS requirements as outlined in the official undergraduate prospectus. If this is what you're looking for, make sure you stick to this guide to the end, as I will try to communicate this in layman's language so you can have a better understanding.

Without wasting much time, let's dive straight into the University of Pretoria's APS requirements for the 2026 academic year.

What Is APS and How Is It Calculated by the University of Pretoria

The APS is an acronym for admission point score in South Africa. This APS is being used academically to calculate your points to determine if you're eligible for the course you are applying to. This APS is calculated using your final NSC or IEB Grade 12 result. To get the APS for the course, your six best subjects will be used, excluding Life Orientation, to determine your APS.

Here is a table that shows the APS Calculator for the University of Pretoria. See the table below:

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When you look at this table above, you will notice that it is showing the NSC percentage and its equivalent APS points. What you need to do is simply add the total points of your best six subjects, excluding life orientation, to determine your APS.

All the List For Pretoria University Undergraduate Programmes and Their Corresponding APS Requirement for 2026

This comprehensive list for the University of Pretoria undergraduate programme will help you have a clearer view of how it works and what your faculty needs. These undergraduate qualifications are grouped based on faculty, alongside the minimum APS Scores needed by students to qualify for a course.

Faculty Of Economic & Management Science

There are a total of fifteen courses available in the Faculty of Economic and Management Science at Pretoria University. Below is the list of courses at UP with their corresponding APS:

• BCom in Accounting Sciences- APS 34
• BCom in Investment Management-APS 34
• BCom in Financial Management Science- 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 2six
• BAdmin in Public Administration- APS 28
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Faculty Of Law

Under the faculty of Law, the university has a total of 3 courses you can apply for. Here are the courses and their corresponding APS:

• LLB (Bachelor of Laws)- APS 35
• BA (Law) - APS 34
• BCom (Law)- APS 32

Faculty of Humanities

For the faculty of humanities, there are a total of 4 courses. Here are their corresponding APS:

• 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

This faculty has a total of 2 courses you can apply for. Here are their corresponding APS:

• All NEng Programmes (E.g, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, etc.)- APS 35
• BEng five-year Extended program - APS 33

Faculty Of Health Science

This faculty offers a total of five courses for which you can apply. Here are their corresponding APS below:

• MBChB (Medicine) - APS 35
• BPhysT (Physiotherapy)- APS 30
• BOccTher (Occupational Therapy)- APS 30
• BOH (Oral Hygiene)- APS 25

Faculty Of Veterinary Science

This faculty has two major courses you can apply for. Here are their corresponding APS:

• BVSC (Veterinary Science) - APS 35
• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing- APS 28

Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Science

The faculty of Natural & Agricultural Science has a total of six courses you can apply for. Here are their corresponding APS:

• BSC in Actuarial & Financial Mathematics- APS 36
• BSC In Mathematics / Applied Mathematics- APS 34
• BSC in Mathematics Statistics- APS 34
• BSC in Physics / Chemistry/ Geology - APS 34
• BSC in Plant Science/ Zoology/ Genetics/ Human Physiology- APS 32

Important Things You Need to Take Note of 

As I have mentioned earlier, when you want to calculate your APS, you need to exclude Life Orientation when calculating your APS.

Some programs, such as Architecture, MBChB, and BVSc, all require additional requirements, including interviews, portfolios, or National Benchmark Tests (NBTs).

Meeting the APS for any course you're applying for doesn't mean automatic admission. You can meet these APS and still not get admitted. This can happen as a result of how competitive the department is. The university has an internal selection process to determine who gets admitted into the university.

How to Apply For Admission at the University of Pretoria 2027 Academic Session

To apply for UP Admission in 2026, you need to follow these simple steps:

• Visit the official website of the University of Pretoria to apply through the UP Online Application Portal
• Go ahead and sign up by submitting your Grade 11 report or Grade 12 results

Important Dates For the University Of Pretoria 2026 Academic Session

• Opening Date: 1st April 2025
• Closing Dates: 31st May for Veterinary Science
• All other faculties closing dates: 30th June 2025

Conclusion

The application process for the University of Pretoria is easy and straightforward. However, it is important you understand how the APS works and how to apply it to determine if you are qualified to apply for the 202six academic session at the University of Pretoria. 

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