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University of the Western Cape APS Calculator

Calculate your UWC Admission Point Score easily

Use this calculator to determine your APS for University of the Western Cape applications. Enter your subject marks to see if you qualify.

UWC APS Requirements

Enter Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, two languages (one must be English), and three other subjects. UWC uses a weighted points table: English and Mathematics earn more points; Mathematical Literacy and other subjects use the standard column; Life Orientation is included with lower weighting.

UWC APS Calculation Method

UWC converts NSC percentages to weighted admission points. English and Mathematics use a higher points column; all other subjects (including Mathematical Literacy) use the standard column; Life Orientation is included with a lower maximum.

UWC weighted points (from prospectus)
% English Mathematics Life Orientation Other subjects
90–100%151538
80–89%131337
70–79%111126
60–69%9925
50–59%7724
40–49%5513
30–39%3312
20–29%1111
<20%0000
  • English (Home Language or First Additional Language) must be at least 50% for general admission; weighted English points apply when English is selected
  • Mathematical Literacy is scored using the “other subjects” column, not the Mathematics column
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