The University of Zululand publishes a minimum Admission Point Score for each programme, calculated from your National Senior Certificate results. As a comprehensive university it offers both degrees and diplomas, with APS minimums differing correspondingly.
The comprehensive model means there are more entry points than at a purely traditional university. Where you do not meet the APS for a degree, a diploma or higher certificate in the same field may be open to you and articulates upward.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- The subjects counted in the calculation, which differ by institution
- Whether Life Orientation is included or excluded
- Whether specific subjects are weighted or doubled
- The scale used, which is not the same at every institution
- The minimum published for your specific programme
- Any subject-specific minimum applied on top of the total
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
Unizulu is organised into faculties covering Arts, Commerce Administration and Law, Education, and Science Agriculture and Engineering. Programme requirements are published per programme.
APS minimums are revised between intake years. Confirm the current figure against the University of Zululand prospectus for your intake year.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
The calculation method is the university own. A score calculated for another institution does not transfer, and the subjects counted may differ.
Science, agriculture and engineering programmes require Mathematics and Physical Sciences and generally do not accept Mathematical Literacy. Arts, education and commerce programmes are more likely to accept it.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- A certified copy of your identity document
- Your National Senior Certificate or latest statement of results
- Proof of the application fee, where one is charged
- Your final matric results, used to confirm any conditional offer
- A SAQA evaluation certificate, if you hold a foreign qualification
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place in popular programmes, which receive more qualifying applications than they have places.
Apply as early as applications open, and consider applying at more than one qualification level if your results are marginal for the degree you want. See University of Zululand courses and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What APS do I need for Unizulu?
It is published per programme and revised between intake years. Confirm against the current prospectus.
What is a comprehensive university?
One offering both degrees and vocationally oriented diplomas, which gives more entry points and articulation routes.
Does Unizulu accept Mathematical Literacy?
Arts, education and commerce programmes are more likely to. Science, agriculture and engineering generally require Mathematics.
What if my APS is below the degree minimum?
A diploma or higher certificate in the same field may be open to you and articulates upward.
Confirm programme APS minimums against the current University of Zululand prospectus. See matric pass requirements. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.