University of Pretoria

Traditional university

Summary

The University of Pretoria is a public research university in Pretoria. It uses the standard Admission Point Score: your best 6 subjects (Life Orientation excluded) summed on the DBE 1-7 scale, for a maximum of 42.

Quick facts

Founded: 1908
Type: Traditional university
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Official site: https://www.up.ac.za
Applications: TODO(stage2) - confirm current cycle dates
APS method: Points (max 42)

How UP calculates APS

UP uses the standard Admission Point Score: your best 6 subjects (Life Orientation excluded) summed on the DBE 1-7 scale, maximum 42. There are no bonus points.

Take your best 6 subjects, excluding Life Orientation.
Convert each on the DBE 1-7 scale (80-100% = 7, down to 0-29% = 1).
Sum the 6 values for an APS out of 42.
Programmes set their own minimum APS plus subject requirements.

Source

Method verified against University of Pretoria Admission Requirements and APS (2026 intake).

Calculate your UP APS

Enter your matric marks and get your score with a per-subject breakdown.

Open the UP APS calculator →

Minimum APS by faculty

Faculty	Minimum APS
Economic & Management Sciences	TODO(stage2)
Engineering, Built Environment & IT	TODO(stage2)
Health Sciences	TODO(stage2)
Humanities	TODO(stage2)
Law	TODO(stage2)
Natural & Agricultural Sciences	TODO(stage2)
Education	TODO(stage2)
Veterinary Science	TODO(stage2)

Faculty and programme minimums are being verified per faculty from official prospectuses and will land in a later stage. Meeting a minimum never guarantees admission - programmes are competitive and use additional criteria.

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