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Convert your matric marks into an Admission Point Score in seconds.
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Find every course you qualify for based on your APS score and stream.
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University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is the oldest university in South Africa and is consistently ranked as the top university in...
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in South Africa, located in the heart of ...
University of the Witwatersrand
Wits University is a leading research university in Johannesburg, known for its academic excellence and contribution to ...
University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria is the largest residential university in South Africa and offers a wide range of programs acr...
Rhodes University
Rhodes University is a small, prestigious university known for its excellent teaching, high graduation rates, and vibran...
AFDA (School of Motion Picture and Live Performance)
AFDA is South Africa's leading school for the creative arts, specializing in film, television, and performance....
NSFAS Funding Explained
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) covers tuition, accommodation, meals, transport and books for qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges.
- Tuition fees paid directly to the institution
- Accommodation allowance (capped amount)
- Meal and transport allowances
- Book allowance for learning material
Understanding APS
Your Admission Point Score (APS) is calculated from your matric results. Each subject mark is converted to a point value from 1 to 7, and your best six subjects are added (Life Orientation is excluded).
| Mark Range | APS Points |
|---|---|
| 90-100% | 7 |
| 80-89% | 6 |
| 70-79% | 5 |
| 60-69% | 4 |
| 50-59% | 3 |
| 40-49% | 2 |
| 30-39% | 1 |
| 0-29% | 0 |
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