University of the Free State - UFS APS Calculator

The UFS APS Calculator helps students quickly determine their Admission Point Score for the University of the Free State. By using this easy APS score calculator for UFS, you can check if you qualify for your chosen course and plan your application with confidence.

Note: This calculator provides an estimate of your APS score. Official APS calculations may vary based on specific faculty requirements. At UFS, Life Orientation is typically calculated at half the value of other subjects (maximum 4 points instead of 7). Please verify with official UFS sources for exact admission requirements.

What is the APS at UFS?

The APS (Admission Point Score) is the system UFS uses to evaluate your academic results. Your six best NSC (National Senior Certificate) subjects are converted into points, and the total gives you your APS score. Life Orientation is not included in the APS calculation at UFS.

UFS APS Requirements by Faculty

  • Take your NSC subject results (percentages).
  • Use the UFS APS table to convert percentages into points.
  • Add your six best subject scores (excluding Life Orientation).
  • The total is your APS, which determines if you qualify for your chosen program.

How to Calculate APS Score at UFS

  1. Take your NSC subject results (percentages).
  2. Use the UFS APS table to convert percentages into points.
  3. Add your six best subject scores (excluding Life Orientation).
  4. The total is your APS, which determines if you qualify for your chosen program.

UFS APS Requirements by Faculty

  • Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (Commerce): APS of 30+
  • Faculty of Law: APS of 32+ with good English results
  • Faculty of Health Sciences: APS of 35+ depending on the program
  • Faculty of Education: APS of 28+ for most teaching programs
  • Faculty of Humanities: APS of 30+ depending on course selection

Note: Competitive programs like Medicine and Health Sciences may require higher APS scores.

Scroll to Top