Universities That Accept APS 28 — Your Options
What can you study with an APS of 28? Find degree and diploma programmes at SA universities that accept an APS of 28, including BCom, BSc, BEd, and BA programmes.
An APS of 28 puts you in a good position for many programmes at South African universities. You’re above the diploma minimum and qualify for many degree programmes — though the most competitive courses (Medicine, Engineering, Actuarial Science) may still be out of reach.
Programmes That Accept APS 28
| Programme | Universities | Typical Minimum APS |
|---|---|---|
| BCom (General) | Most universities | 26–30 |
| BSc (General) | Most universities | 26–30 |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | All universities | 24–30 |
| BEd (Education) | Most universities | 26–30 |
| BAdmin | NWU, UP, UKZN | 26–28 |
| BSW (Social Work) | Most universities | 26–28 |
| BSc Agriculture | UFS, UKZN, NWU | 26–30 |
| Diploma in Engineering | MUT, DUT, CPUT, TUT | 24–28 |
| Diploma in IT | Most UoTs | 24–28 |
| BCom Law | UJ, NWU, UFS | 28–30 |
Best Universities for APS 28
With an APS of 28, you have good options at:
- UJ — BCom (28), BSc (28), BA (26), BEd (26)
- NWU — BCom (28), BSc (28), BEd (26)
- UKZN — BSc (28), BCom (28), BA (24), BEd (26)
- UP — BA (28), BEd (28)
- UFS — BCom (28), BSc (28), BA (26)
- MUT, DUT, CPUT, TUT — All diploma programmes
Competitive Programmes That Need Higher APS
With APS 28, you likely won’t qualify for:
- Medicine / MBChB (typically 34+)
- BEng / BSc Engineering (typically 30-38)
- BCom Accounting / CA stream (typically 30-36)
- LLB at top universities (typically 30-38)
- Actuarial Science (typically 36+)
Subject Requirements Matter
Remember: meeting the APS minimum is only half the requirement. You also need the right subjects at the right levels. For example, BSc requires Mathematics (not Maths Lit) at Level 4 or 5. BCom requires Mathematics or Maths Literacy depending on the university. Always check specific subject prerequisites.
Use our Admission Checker to verify your subject requirements match your chosen programme.
Next Steps
Enter your exact marks into our What Can I Study tool to see every programme across all 24 SA universities that matches your APS and subjects.