UKZN APS Calculator 2026
Calculate your APS and see if you qualify for your chosen programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
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UKZN APS Requirements 2026 – By Faculty
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is one of South Africa's top research universities, with campuses in Durban (Howard College, Westville, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg, Edgewood). Below are the minimum APS requirements for major UKZN programmes. Subject-specific requirements also apply.
| Faculty / Programme | Min APS | Key Subject Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine (MBChB) | 42 | Maths Level 6, Physical Science Level 6, English Level 5 |
| Pharmacy (BPharm) | 36 | Maths Level 5, Physical Science Level 5 |
| Engineering (BE) | 34 | Maths Level 5, Physical Science Level 5 |
| Law (LLB) | 34 | English Level 5 |
| Architecture (BArchSc) | 32 | Maths Level 5 |
| Science (BSc) | 32 | Maths Level 4, Physical Science or Life Sciences Level 4 |
| Commerce (BCom) | 30 | Maths Level 4 |
| Agriculture (BSc Agric) | 28 | Maths Level 3, Life Sciences Level 3 |
| Education (BEd Foundation Phase) | 28 | English Level 4 |
| Education (BEd Intermediate/Senior) | 28 | English Level 4, relevant subject Level 4 |
| Social Science (BA) | 28 | English Level 4 |
| Nursing Science (BNursing) | 26 | English Level 4, Maths or Maths Literacy Level 3 |
Important: These are minimum requirements. Due to competition for limited places, effective cut-off scores are often higher than the published minimums. Always verify requirements on the official UKZN website or CAO prospectus.
About UKZN
UKZN (University of KwaZulu-Natal) is consistently ranked among South Africa's top five research universities, with over 47,000 students across five campuses. UKZN is particularly strong in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Sciences and Humanities. It is the only comprehensive university in KZN offering both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a full range of disciplines.
Apply to UKZN through CAO (Central Applications Office). Include UKZN programmes among your six choices on the CAO application. Read our complete UKZN courses guide and UKZN APS requirements guide for more detail.
UKZN Application Tips
- Medicine is extremely competitive: APS 42 is the minimum but most successful applicants score 44–47. A school profiling/selection process also applies.
- Engineering requires hard subject minimums: Even with APS 34+, you will not qualify for Engineering without Maths Level 5 and Physical Science Level 5.
- Apply on time: On-time applications (before 31 October) receive priority. See all CAO 2026 deadlines.
- List UKZN choices strategically: Include a mix of competitive and safer choices across your six CAO slots.
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