Courses that require 20 – 25 APS Score Points or less at Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University has a number of low APS Score from as low as 18 to 25. Courses that require very low aps score are Certificates., while Diploma courses require average APS scores. Degree courses usually require standard to high APS scores.
- Low APS scores are: 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19, and 20
- Average APS score are: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25
- High APS score: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 – 45
What are the minimum academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree?
- 30% for a South African Language of Learning and Teaching (English or Afrikaans), and
- an achievement rating of 4 (50% – 59%) in four 20-credit subjects.
How do you calculate your National Senior Certificate average?
Highest score in Language of Learning and Teaching (Eng or Afr) + (5 x best results in 20-credit subjects excluding Life Orientation, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics 3 and any other non NSC subjects). The total is then divided by 6.
How do we assess international qualifications?
- Final school results from International Curriculum (Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate, etc.), including School of Tomorrow.
- Click here for the minimum requirements for international curriculums. (A-levels, AS-levels, IB diploma and GCSE/IGCSE/O-levels)
- Also, meet further requirements specific to the programme(s) of your choice as set out in the programme outlines under the various faculties.
The University receives more applications than there are places for. Therefore, even though you may
meet the minimum admission requirements of a programme, you are not guaranteed admission to the programme of your choice. All the University’s programmes are selection programmes and applicants are selected according to the faculties’ selection guidelines on www.maties.com > Apply > Admission and selection requirements.
Basic admission requirements for university study
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) school-leaving certificate as certified by Umalusi for admission to bachelor’s degree studies
- Writing of the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) required by your chosen programme
Please note: When you apply for a programme in the faculties of Law and of Medicine and Health Sciences, the NBTs need to be written by 30 June if you want to be considered for selection. - Further specific requirements to be found under individual programmes
- Also see the faculties’ selection guidelines on www.maties.com > Apply > Admission and selection requirements
International applicants
The academic record of applicants, who apply with an international examination qualification, will be evaluated by the Admission Office in collaboration with Stellenbosch University International. More information for applicants with international qualifications are available on www.maties.com > Apply > International curriculum.