University of Limpopo (UL) Prospectus 2027

At a Quick Glance

Minimum APS Score Range: You will need an APS between 22 and 30, depending on your chosen degree and whether you enter an extended curriculum programme.

Application Fee: The non-refundable online application handling fee is R200 for South African students and R750 for international students.

Faculty Requirements Breakdown

Faculty of Humanities

You will need a minimum APS of 22 for extended programmes and up to 25 for main Bachelor of Arts and Education degrees.

For the BEd in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Mathematics, Science & Technology), you must achieve at least a Level 4 in Mathematics.

If you apply for the BA in Performing Arts, you will need to complete a compulsory audition.

Faculty of Management & Law

You will need an APS ranging from 22 for extended commerce degrees up to a highly competitive 30 for the Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

The Bachelor of Accountancy strictly requires Mathematics at Level 5.

General BCom degrees require you to have at least a Level 3 in Mathematics or a Level 4 or 5 in Mathematical Literacy, depending on the specific stream.

Faculty of Science & Agriculture

Your APS Score must be between 22 (for extended programmes) and 26 (for mainstream Bachelor of Science degrees).

Main BSc degrees (Physical, Mineral, Life, and Computer Sciences) require Mathematics at Level 5 and Physical Sciences at Level 5.

The Bachelor of Agricultural Management accepts Mathematical Literacy at Level 5 or Mathematics at Level 3.

Faculty of Health Sciences

You will need an APS between 25 and 27 for this high-demand faculty.

Medicine (MBChB), Pharmacy, and Optometry require Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences all at a minimum of Level 5.

The Bachelor of Nursing requires at least a Level 4 in Mathematics or Level 5 in Mathematical Literacy, along with a Level 4 in Life Sciences.

• Make sure you qualify before applying: Check your exact APS with our UL APS Calculator.

The VarsityToolkit Insider Tip

When calculating your APS Score for the University of Limpopo, do not include Life Orientation—it is explicitly excluded from the calculation. Additionally, keep in mind that simply meeting the minimum APS for degrees in Education, Psychology, Social Work, and Medicine does not guarantee your 2027 Admission; you will also need to pass specific faculty selection tests to secure your spot.