Rhodes University APS Calculator

Calculate your Rhodes University Admission Point Score easily

Use this calculator to determine your APS for Rhodes University applications. Enter your subject marks to see if you qualify.

Rhodes APS Requirements

Enter Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, two languages (one must be English), three other subjects, and Life Orientation. APS = percentage ÷ 10 for six subjects (LO excluded). Compulsory subjects and LO each need at least 50%.

Subject 1 (Maths/Maths-Lit)

Subject 1 Score (%)

Subject 2 (Life Orientation — excluded from APS)

Subject 2 Score (min. 50% required)

Subject 3 (Home Language)

Subject 3 Score (%)

Subject 4 (First Additional Language)

Subject 4 Score (%)

Subject 5

Subject 5 Score (%)

Subject 6

Subject 6 Score (%)

Subject 7

Subject 7 Score (%)

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Rhodes APS Calculation Method

Divide each of your six APS subjects by 10 and add the points. Life Orientation is excluded from the total but must be at least 50%.

Prospectus example

Subject	%	Points
English Home Language	78	7.8
isiXhosa Home or Add. Language	74	7.4
Mathematics or Math Literacy	65	6.5
Life Sciences	75	7.5
Accounting	72	7.2
History	69	6.9
Life Orientation	68	excluded
Total APS		43.3

45+ APS: may qualify for automatic acceptance
36–44 APS: may be considered at the Dean's discretion (Extended Studies Programme)
NBT tests recommended; MAT required for Commerce, Pharmacy, and Science

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