University of Venda (UNIVEN) 2027 Prospectus

A Quick Glance

• Minimum APS Range: 24 (Diplomas) to 38 (Nursing/Law)

• Application Fee: FREE for online applications

• 2027 Closing Date: 30 September 2026 (Applications open 01 May 2026)

Faculty Breakdown

Humanities, Social Sciences and Education

• Minimum APS: 30 for most BA degrees; 35 for Social Work; 36 for Education

• Compulsory Subjects: English (50%+) for all; Mathematics/Science or Accounting/Economics (50%+) specifically for Education streams.

Health Sciences

• Minimum APS: 34 for Nutrition/Sports Science; 36 for Psychology; 38 for Nursing

• Compulsory Subjects: Life Sciences, English, and Physical Science (typically 50-60%+). Note: Nursing requires 60%+ in Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.

Management, Commerce and Law

• Minimum APS: 32 for BCom/BAdmin; 34 for Criminal Justice; 38 for LLB (Laws)

• Compulsory Subjects: English (50%+) for all; Accounting or Mathematics (50%+) required for Accounting Sciences.

Science, Engineering and Agriculture

• Minimum APS: 26 for Science/Agriculture; 32 for Environmental Sciences; 35 for Mining/Hydrology

• Compulsory Subjects: 50%+ in English, Mathematics, Physical Science, and Life Sciences for most BSc paths.

The VarsityToolkit Insider Tip

You must pay close attention to how your score is calculated here. Life Orientation is strictly excluded from your Admission Point Score (APS). Additionally, the university will not count any subject where you achieved less than 40%. If you have more than seven subjects, they will automatically use your top seven (excluding LO) to give you the best possible score.

You can use our UNIVEN APS calculator to save time.