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University of KwaZulu-Natal APS Calculator

Calculate your UKZN Admission Point Score easily

Use this calculator to determine your APS for University of KwaZulu-Natal applications. Enter your subject marks to see if you qualify.

UKZN APS Requirements

Select Mathematics as Subject 1, Life Orientation is automatically set, then select Home Language as Subject 3, First Additional Language (FAL) as Subject 4, and three additional subjects for Subjects 5-7. UKZN calculates APS based on your best 6 subjects (excluding Life Orientation).

UKZN APS Calculation Method

The University of KwaZulu-Natal uses a specific method to calculate your Admission Point Score (APS).

How UKZN Calculates Your APS:
  • Subject 1: Maths
  • Subject 2: Life Orientation (automatically set, not included in calculation)
  • Subject 3: Home Language (any language subject)
  • Subject 4: First Additional Language - FAL (any language subject)
  • Subjects 5-7: Three additional subjects of your choice
  • Calculation: Uses your best 6 subjects (excluding Life Orientation)
Important Note

UKZN requires Mathematics as Subject 1, Home Language as Subject 3, and First Additional Language (FAL) as Subject 4. UKZN has unique APS requirements for each faculty. Medicine typically requires an APS of 36+, while other programs may accept scores between 26-30 depending on the field of study.