UNISA APS Calculator

Use our UNISA APS Calculator to calculate your University of South Africa APS score. Enter your six best NSC subject results to see if you meet the APS requirements for UNISA qualifications like Higher Certificates, Diplomas, or Degrees.

Note: This calculator provides an estimate of your APS score for UNISA. UNISA calculates APS based on your best six 20-credit subjects (excluding Life Orientation). Each NSC achievement level corresponds to a specific APS point value. Please verify with official UNISA sources for exact admission requirements as some programs may have specific subject requirements.

How to Calculate APS Score at UNISA

Your APS score at UNISA is based on your final NSC results. Each percentage is converted into points, and the top six subjects are added together. Life Orientation is excluded.

APS Points Table (NSC):

  • 80–100% = 7 points
  • 70–79% = 6 points
  • 60–69% = 5 points
  • 50–59% = 4 points
  • 40–49% = 3 points
  • 30–39% = 2 points
  • 0–29% = 1 point

APS Score Calculator UNISA

The APS score calculator UNISA simplifies admission checks. By entering your subject marks, it automatically converts percentages into APS points. This helps you know if you qualify before applying.

Calculate APS UNISA

To calculate APS UNISA manually:

  1. Take your six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation).
  2. Convert percentages into APS points using the table.
  3. Add the six points for your total APS.

Example:

  • English (75%) = 6 points
  • Mathematics (68%) = 5 points
  • Physical Sciences (81%) = 7 points
  • Business Studies (60%) = 5 points
  • Accounting (72%) = 6 points
  • Geography (55%) = 4 points
    Total APS = 33 points

How to Calculate APS Score for UNISA

Different UNISA qualifications require different APS scores:

  • Higher Certificate: 15 points minimum
  • Diploma: 18 points minimum
  • Bachelor’s Degree: 21 points minimum

Always check the latest UNISA prospectus for programme-specific requirements.

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