University of Pretoria - UP APS Calculator

The UP APS Calculator helps students calculate their Admission Point Score for the University of Pretoria. By entering your Grade 12 subject percentages, this APS score calculator for UP shows whether you qualify for your chosen course and makes the application process easier.

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


The University of Pretoria APS Calculator is a tool designed to help students quickly calculate their Admission Point Score. Each of your Grade 12 subjects is allocated a certain number of points based on your performance (1–7). By adding these points together, you get your APS score.

UP then compares this score to the minimum APS requirements for each course.


The APS calculation at UP is based on the achievement level for each subject. Here is the official points allocation:

Percentage (%)Achievement LevelAPS Points
80–100%Level 77 points
70–79%Level 66 points
60–69%Level 55 points
50–59%Level 44 points
40–49%Level 33 points
30–39%Level 22 points
0–29%Level 11 point

To calculate your APS at UP, add up the points of your six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation, unless specified for certain programs).


Each faculty at UP sets its own minimum APS requirements:

  • Law – Minimum APS 32+
  • Medicine – Minimum APS 35+ (very competitive)
  • Engineering – Minimum APS 33+
  • Commerce – Minimum APS 28–32 (depending on the degree)
  • Education – Minimum APS 26–28

Always check the UP prospectus for the exact APS score needed for your program.


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