University of Limpopo Admission Requirements 2026 Intake
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The management of the University of Limpopo as released the 2026 Admission requirements for successful applicants into the undergraduate and postgraduate (Degree, MBA, Ph.D., Masters, Diploma, Certificate, Short Course, and Non-Degree) programs respectively for the 2026 academic year.
University of Limpopo Admission Entry Requirements
Matriculation Certificate (prior 2008)
Students who completed Grade 12 prior to 2008 may apply for admission to the University with the normal Grade 12 Senior Certificate with full university exemption by converting their grade symbols to an APS.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor exemption
Prospective students with an NSC who wish to enrol in any undergraduate programme at the University of Limpopo should meet the following requirements:
- Life Orientation with an achievement level of at least three (3).
- Aligned with the language policy of the university, English as a language of learning and teaching with an achievement level of at least three (3).
- The required minimum levels of achievement in specific subjects as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty, provided that:
- Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of four (4) for degree programmes and
- Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of three (3) for diploma programmes.
- The required Admission Point Score (APS) as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty.
- Meeting the minimum APS for a particular programme does not, however, guarantee admission.
National Certificate (Vocational)
- Students who have successfully completed a National Certificate Vocational NC(V) Level 4 qualification will require the following and will be subject to Faculty Admission Specifications and Placement Tests:
- NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 fundamental subjects 60% (Life Orientation included) and 4 relevant vocational subjects at 70% for degree programmes.
- NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 fundamental subjects 50% (Life Orientation included) and 3 compulsory vocational subjects at 60% for diploma programmes.
Qualifications other than the NSC
Prospective students should get verification of the qualification from Higher Education South Africa (HESA). More information can be obtained at www.hesa.org.za. Prospective students with matriculation qualifications from outside the borders of South Africa can also contact the International Office at +27 (0) 15 268 3046.
APS Conversion Table for Non- NSC examinations.
APS | NCS | IGCSE/ GCSE/ NSSCO-Level | HIGCSE/ NSSC HL | AS Level | A-Level | IB-HL | IB-SL |
10 | A | 7 | |||||
9 | |||||||
8 | 8 | B | 6 | ||||
7 | 7 | 1 | A | C | 5 | 7 | |
6 | 6 | 2 | B | D | 4 | 6 | |
5 | 5 | A | 3 | C | E | 5 | |
4 | 4 | B | 3 | D | 4 | ||
3 | 3 | C | 4 | E | 3 | ||
2 | 2 | D/E | |||||
1 | 1 | F/G | |||||
NSC – National Senior Certificate (completed Grade 12 in and after 2008) IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education
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Placement Test
Prospective students will take National Benchmarking Tests at the University of Limpopo. The test results will be used for research on student profiles and the allocation of appropriate support.
Extended Curriculum Programmes (ECPs)
The University’s extended curriculum programmes are linked to the corresponding approved regular undergraduate degree programmes, but students have an additional year to complete the learning outcomes. The results of the Placement Tests are especially important in gaining admission to these programmes.
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