• SU does not use an APS points system.
• SU uses your NSC aggregate percentage for admission.
• Formula: (Sum of your 6 best subject percentages ÷ 600) × 100.
• Exclude Life Orientation from your 6 best subjects.
Standardised to Stellenbosch University Admissions Policy
⚠ IMPORTANT: Stellenbosch University does NOT use the APS system. Any calculator labelled "SU APS" is misleading. SU evaluates applicants on their NSC aggregate percentage. Always verify programme-specific requirements at maties.com.
How SU Calculates Your Score
Step
Detail
1
Take your 6 best NSC subjects
2
Exclude Life Orientation
3
Sum all 6 percentages
4
Divide by 600 × 100
Result
Your NSC Aggregate %
General Programme Requirements
Aggregate
Typical Eligibility
80%+
Competitive programmes (Medicine, Law)
70 – 79%
Engineering, Sciences
60 – 69%
Most degree programmes
Below 60%
May not qualify for Bachelor's entry
NOTE:
• You must also have a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor's Pass — 50%+ in 4 subjects.
• Some programmes require specific subject minimums (e.g. Maths, Physical Science).
• All applicants must write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs).
• Meeting the minimum is not enough for competitive programmes — aim higher.