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2024 Fees Booklet - Final
2024 Fees Booklet - Final
STUDENT FEES
2024
Postal University of Cape Town
Address: Private Bag X3
7701, RONDEBOSCH
E Mail: fnd-feeenq@uct.ac.za
Website: http://www.students.uct.ac.za/students/fees-
funding/fees/handbook
5. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS............................................................................. 19
5.1 Semester Study Abroad (SSA) Programmes ............................................................... 21
5.2 Exchange Programmes ............................................................................................... 21
5.3 International Occasional Students ............................................................................... 22
5.4 International Students who intend to study for a full UCT qualification ..................... 23
5.5 Qualifications offered by the Graduate School of Business ........................................ 26
5.6 International and refugee scholarships ........................................................................ 29
5.7 Residence fees ............................................................................................................ 30
5.8 International Fees Cancellation Policy ....................................................................... 30
(i) make alterations or changes to any of the published details of the opportunities on offer; or
(ii) add to or withdraw any of the opportunities on offer.
Our students are given every assurance that changes to opportunities will only be made under compelling
circumstances and students will be fully informed as soon as possible.
TERMS OF PAYMENT 1
FEES
Fees are determined by Council from time to time and are subject to revision without notice.
1. TERMS OF PAYMENT
A registered student is personally liable for all tuition and accommodation fees,
notwithstanding any pledges of support or bursary that they may have received.
It should be noted that the contract which forms part of the application form for admission
to the University of Cape Town and which to that end was signed by the student and/or
their legal guardian, legally binds those parties to pay the full tuition and accommodation
fees for a year of registration as determined by the University. This liability is not affected
nor reduced through ignorance on the part of the student/guardian regarding the rules and
regulations of the University of Cape Town or of the validity of his/her registration in terms
of the said rules and regulations.
Since a student’s fee account is based on his/her academic record and accommodation
choices, it is their responsibility to verify the correctness of this information.
Students registering at the Graduate School of Business see point (b) below for first
payment due dates. Qualification not listed in point (b) the due date is 02 February
2024.
(d) Students from SADC countries and non-South African students who do not
have permanent residence but pay local fees, must pay the minimum initial fee for
academic and residence PLUS the SADC Administrative fee of R5 000 prior to
registration or by 02 February 2024, whichever date occurs first. ........ R36 000
Allow at least 14 working days for payment to appear in UCT bank account to
avoid delays in registration clearance being granted.
(e) Each international student must make a minimum initial payment towards tuition
fees, international term fees and residence fees (where applicable), prior to
registration or before 02 February 2024, whichever date is earlier. If payment is
not received on or before the due date a one-off late payment penalty of 8% of the
unpaid amount will be charged. Allow a minimum of 14 working days for the
payment to reflect in UCT’s bank account. Payment due prior registration:
All UCT full-time international fee-paying students for
qualifications not listed below (payable prior to registration) .............. R110 000
Master’s (Coursework and dissertation) full-time international fee
paying students (payment due prior to registration) ......................... ZAR 73 000
The above is not the full tuition cost. Final payment of outstanding fees is due
31 July 2024
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Allow at least 14 working days for payment to appear in UCT bank account to
avoid delays in registration clearance being granted.
1.1.2 The University of Cape Town does not accept responsibility for incorrect addresses,
blocked e-mails or postal service deficiencies resulting in statements of account not being
received. It is the responsibility of the student to make enquiries should he/she not receive
a statement of account. The fact that no statement of account has been received will not be
accepted as a reason for failure to pay the university fees by due date.
1.1.3 Where a student has applied to the bank for a student loan, the first payment deadline will
be extended until 31 March 2024, provided that the Fees Office receives a confirmation
letter of an approved loan from the bank. No further extensions will be granted.
1.1.7 Where a student registers for the first time in the second semester of an academic year, the
full fees (including residence, if applicable) are payable on registration or prior to
registration for International Students including those from SADC countries. If fees are
unpaid and student registration has been allowed due to residency, the fees are due
immediately and interest is payable.
1.1.8 Where a student adds one or more courses at the start of the second semester of an academic
year, the fees in respect thereof are due immediately and payable within 30 days of
registration including summer term. Interest is charged on overdue accounts at 1% per
month.
1.1.9 For fee purposes the same rules and conditions apply to a student who is provisionally
registered at the University of Cape Town as for a registered student.
1.1.10 All fees due to the University are a first charge on any scholarship, bursary or loan granted
by the University or paid to the University from other sources for the benefit of the student.
If the total of bursaries/scholarships exceeds fees due, the balance may be drawn by the
student in two equal instalments after 02 February and 31 July if the University has
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received payment of the bursary and the refund is agreed to by the sponsor.
1.1.11 A student to whom an advance is to be made, or to whom residual funds are to be disbursed,
is required to capture his/her banking details on the PeopleSoft Student System via the
Student Portal URL: http://studentsonline.uct.ac.za.
Payments are made by electronic funds transfer and cannot be processed unless bank details
have been entered. Students need to keep these current to avoid delays and payments being
processed to incorrect bank accounts.
Payments made by online credit card will be refunded back to the same credit card if
request is done within the allowable period.
1.1.12 A student who has a credit balance on his/her fee account because of an external payment,
will not be refunded until at least 14 days have elapsed from the credit of the payment to
his/her fee account.
1.1.13 Student identity cards must be produced at the Fees Office when withdrawals or refunds
from fees accounts are requested. Students will be requested to provide supporting
documentation where required.
1.1.14 Any case which may not be provided for in these rules will be subject to the ruling of the
Council.
Direct Deposits/Internet Transfers/Cash Payments can be made into the University's bank
account at Standard Bank, Rondebosch; Branch Code 025009, Account Number
27 068 9982. The student number must be used as the reference.
Credit card payments can be made at the Cashiers Office by the card-holder; on-line
directly to the student fee account via the UCT website URL: http://payonline.uct.ac.za.
Where payment is being made for students from outside the South African rand currency
area, payment must be made by telegraphic transfer into the University’s bank account at
Standard Bank, Rondebosch; Branch Code 025009, Account Number 27 068 9982,
Swift address SBZA ZAJJ. Students paying international fees should consult the
International Office (see Section 5).
Students should allow at least 14 working days for such foreign payments to reach the UCT
bank account. Clearance will only be given when payment has been received.
Exclusive to full-time students: Utilize the Flywire online payment platform for
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A copy of the deposit slip/transfer form should be e-mailed to the Fees Office, University
of Cape Town, fnd-feeenq@uct.ac.za to assist with the timeous allocation of payments to
the appropriate fees account.
Students with outstanding balances on their fees account exceeding R10 000:
1.5.1 Students who have outstanding fees, fines, interest, current registration of occasional non-
degree studies or dues will not be awarded degrees or diplomas in:
(i) March, if any amount is unpaid by 31 January 2024
(ii) July, if any amount is unpaid by 31 May 2024
(iii) December, if any amount is unpaid by 31 October 2024
Any changes to the graduation month; fee deadlines will be communicated
accordingly
1.5.2 We charge interest monthly on outstanding balances at 1%. Where the final fee payment
date is 31 July, interest is charged on outstanding balances at 1% per month from 31 August
and at the end of each succeeding month.
1.5.3 A student whose fees are not paid by the due date, and who has not produced evidence of
receipt of a bursary/scholarship/loan, may be excluded from attendance at classes or from
a residence or a student housing unit.
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1.5.4 Where a student has prior year outstanding fees, payments received will be allocated to
clear unpaid interest first, followed by the oldest debt.
1.5.5 A student must check his/her fee account on a regular basis. This is especially important
prior to the year-end. Various charges may be debited to fee accounts if the student has not
settled these in cash, and these include library fines, traffic fines, student health charges
and residence damage costs. Such charges will often appear on fee accounts late in the
year. Students can access their fee account from the UCT website via the Student Portal
URL: http://studentsonline.uct.ac.za.
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2. ACADEMIC FEES
All students from outside South Africa, including students from SADC countries,
should also refer to fees for international students in Section 5 of this handbook.
The University of Cape Town operates on a course-based fee structure inclusive of all
“add-ons”. Thus, the dictum that ‘the price you see is the price you pay’ applies to all
academic offerings across the University.
Please note that residence, catering, and miscellaneous fees such as subscriptions to clubs
and societies are itemised and charged separately on the student fee account.
The Faculty handbook will indicate the courses that can be taken in pursuing a qualification
and the relevant course code. Use this code to look up the all-inclusive cost of the course
in this booklet. The sum of these costs will give you the total cost for the set of chosen
courses as there are no levies or additional academic charges.
Faculty handbooks containing the curriculum for each qualification can be obtained from
the relevant faculty office and this information is also available on the UCT web site:
Handbooks | University of Cape Town (uct.ac.za)
Since a student’s fees account is based on his/her academic load, it is the student’s
responsibility to verify the correctness of his/her enrolment for courses in the current
year.
To assist first time applicants, the table below lists fees for typical first-year undergraduate
degrees for South African applicants. It will give you an idea of what the fees are likely
to be. They may vary a bit depending on actual choice of courses.
The unique nature of GSB programmes/courses precludes the organisation from replacing
students once a programme/courses has commenced. Consequently, and with due
consideration of Section 17(2) of the Consumer Protection Act, the following reduction in
the academic fees may be considered in special circumstances, depending on when the
notice of intention to discontinue studies is received by the Faculty Office:
After the last date to withdraw from a course but before the tenth last teaching day of a
semester or year course, a student may notify the faculty office that he or she does not
intend to complete the course (by completing the Change of Curriculum Form and
uploading it via Service Request on Peoplesoft). In this case the course remains on the
record with a result of INC. During the last ten days of a semester or year course such
notifications will no longer be accepted and a result of DPR or AB will be awarded by the
department.
will on successful application to the Manager, Student Financial Aid Office, receive a
bursary equivalent to 20% of their sibling’s tuition fees.
This concession does not apply to the tuition fees of the first child and funding received will
be limited to the costs of all courses registered for at the start of the academic year. Funding
will be adjusted should a sibling cancel a course/s or receive alternate funding.
Families with more than 2 siblings in full-time undergraduate study at UCT and whose
income exceeds the stated cut-off may apply for special consideration.
This funding is not automatically renewed and must be applied for every year.
Application forms are available on the UCT Student Financial Aid website at
http://www.dsa.uct.ac.za/student-funding-administration/financial-assistance/sibling-rebate
Application Closing Date is 31 May in the year of study. No late applications will be
considered.
may, on successful application to the Senate Committee responsible, have the course fee
waived for such additional course(s)
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Where courses chosen are priced differently, the student will effectively be charged and pay
for the most expensive set of courses making up a full standard curriculum.
In such cases, the price for all courses taken will be raised on the fees statement, and a credit
will be given to reduce the overall cost in line with the above paragraph.
If Leave of Absence is granted before the following date for the remainder of the
academic year:
These dates will be strictly adhered to. Should a student register late the same number of
days will be applied to calculate the rebate. No further concessions will be granted if Leave
of Absence is granted after the above deadlines.
Students are required to pay the minimum prescribed academic fees prior to graduation.
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Membership lapses at the end of each academic year and students have to re-register each
year should they wish to continue their membership. There is no refund if a student
cancels his/her membership during the year.
Financial aid and some bursaries do not pay for clubs and societies; therefore, students
should reconsider joining or visit Department of Student Affairs office for assistance.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure their names are correct on record before
graduation. Reprinted degree certificates for name corrections will be issued at a fee of
R400.
A duplicate certificate of any UCT qualification will be issued at a fee of R 800 where
satisfactory evidence of destruction or irretrievable loss of the original is submitted.
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If the documents are to be sent to express courier, an additional R300 should be added to
the fee.
Requests for the verification of UCT Faculty of Health Sciences graduates may be sent to
the Faculty Manager: Academic Administration, Dean’s Office, Barnard Fuller Building,
Faculty of Health Sciences, Anzio Road, Observatory, 7925, South Africa, or faxed to 021-
404 7652 (for attention: Faculty Manager, Academic Administration, Faculty of Health
Sciences). Please include e-mail contact details in all requests.
The loss of the card must be reported immediately to the Access Control Office in the
Geological Sciences Extension Building, Room 2.01, Upper Campus.
A valid student card must be produced when making use of this service
4.1 The balance of any scholarship or award, after settlement of fees, will be refunded to the
student on receipt of your payment. Sponsors must inform UCT in writing if surplus
funding is not to be paid out to a student. In most cases, students use funding from
additional sources to help them meet expenses incurred in connection with their studies
(for example, accommodation and subsistence, books and stationery, transport). Please
therefore, ignore credits of this nature when calculating the amount due by you.
4.2 The estimated minimum amount required for board and lodging by students not
accommodated in residence is R 118 600 per year or R 130 400 for Medical Students
who have a longer academic year. We suggest that sponsors require from their students
verifiable board and lodging expense accounts if the students reside outside official
University accommodation.
4.3 Students accommodated in a catering residence who have not chosen the full meal option
will require the following additional funds to cover meals taken elsewhere:
4.5 We estimate that the following ancillary expenses could be incurred by each student in
2024:
Books and Stationery .......................................................................................... R 10 000
Laptop ................................................................................................................... R 9 300
Educational Equipment ........................................................................................ R 5 000
Living expenses, local transport, pocket money and sundries ............................ R 10 000
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5. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International Academic Programmes Office:
Tel: +27-21-650 2822
Email: iapo@uct.ac.za
Website: www.uct.ac.za/international
International students are required to pay fees in addition to their course and residence fees.
Which fees must be paid depends on the chosen programme of study, and on the student’s
country of citizenship or residence. Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are charged in
South African Rand (ZAR).
Students registering for non-degree purposes should refer to sections 5.1 through 5.3
below. These sections outline fee liability for the following programmes of study.
• Semester Study Abroad
• Exchange
• Occasional studies for individual course enrolment or for research
International full-degree students should refer to sections 5.4 through 5.6. These sections
outline fee liability for the following programmes of study.
• Undergraduate qualifications (Bachelors, Diploma, Higher Certificate)
• Postgraduate taught qualifications (coursework Masters (including Mmed and
Mphil sub-specialities), Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate
Certificate)
• Research qualifications (Masters by dissertation only and PhD)
• Qualifications offered by the Graduate School of Business (GSB)
SADC Students:
For the purposes of tuition and residence fees, citizens and permanent residents of the
countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) registering for a UCT
qualification are treated the same as South African residents. They must pay (i) tuition fees
for individual courses, (ii) a SADC Administrative Fee, and (iii) any applicable residence
fees.
Students from SADC countries must pay the minimum first payment for tuition and
residence and the SADC Administrative Fee prior to registration or by Friday 02 February
2024 whichever date is the earlier.
Accounts are managed and sent out by the Fees Office. Refer to pages 1.
The SADC member countries are Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa,
Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Non-SADC Students:
Non-SADC International Students registering for a UCT qualification are required to pay an
international fee over and above the course fees for tuition and the International
Administrative Fee. The ‘out-of-state’ or ‘international’ levy is called the International Term
Fee. The International Term Fee (ITF), the individual course fees and International
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Administrative Fee must be paid prior to registration. Accounts are sent out by the Fees
Office, except for GSB studies under 5.5 of this handbook which are billed by the Graduate
School of Business.
Students designated as special status by the South African Department of Home Affairs
(official refugees, asylum seekers and diplomatic representatives)
For the purposes of tuition and residence fees, official refugees (i.e. those who hold a South
African ID Refugees Book) and documented asylum seekers registering for a UCT
qualification are treated the same as South African citizens/ residents.
Official refugees and documented asylum seekers must pay (i) tuition fees for individual
courses and (ii) any applicable residence fees. The minimum first payment must be made
prior to registration or by 02 February 2024 whichever date is the earlier.
Where a student is registering for non-degree purposes, the fee is programme-specific. See
sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 below.
Contact IAPO@uct.ac.za for details on how to submit a request for change of citizenship or
residency status.
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The programme charges a package fee covering course tuition fees for up to four semester
courses and services covered by the International Administrative Fee. Fees will be payable
in advance, prior to registration at UCT.
International Occasional Studies students who wish to enrol in one or two courses only
should consult section 5.3 below. South African or SADC students who wish to enrol for
Occasional Studies for non-degree purposes should apply for admission to the relevant
Faculty.
In certain cases, an Exchanges Levy (which covers administrative and support services
broadly equivalent to the International Administrative Fee) will be applicable. Fees will be
payable in advance, prior to registration at UCT.
Exchange students must register as UCT students for non-degree purposes and enrol in
courses. For courses taken towards a taught qualification at a non-South African university,
registration is via the Semester Study Abroad programme (see section 5.1 above).
Note: Fees for students in a joint or co-badged Master’s or PhD are specific to the inter-
institutional agreement. Contact IAPO-finance@uct.ac.za for details.
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For details about enrolling as an international occasional student for taught courses, see
5.3.1 below.
For details about enrolling as an international occasional student to pursue research
towards a research qualification elsewhere, see 5.3.2 below.
The fee status of a student registering for Occasional Studies is based on that student’s
citizenship/residence at the point of registration unless that student is attending as an
exchange or Semester Study Abroad student, in which case the fee outlined in sections
5.1 and 5.2 will apply.
Students are required to enrol in courses, attend classes, and write exams. A South African
matriculation exemption is required for acceptance into this programme at undergraduate
level.
International SADC students registering for international occasional studies pay tuition
fees for individual courses and a SADC Administrative Fee.
International occasional studies students taking three or more courses within a single year
of registration will be charged the Semester Study Abroad package tuition fee (see section
5.1 above).
Visiting international students who are not taking UCT taught courses but wish to pursue
research towards studies at their own university by using UCT’s libraries and other
facilities, must first make contact with a UCT department to ensure they will be
welcome, and obtain an assurance that there are necessary resources (with mutual
understanding of expectations) to accommodate them in the host department. Thereafter,
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Research students enrolling for non-degree purposes under the terms of an inter-
institutional exchange agreement should refer to section 5.2 above.
All international students must pay the course fee for the selected courses plus the
International Administrative Fee.
The University of Cape Town operates on a course-based fee structure. Students will be
charged for all academic courses in which they enrol.
The fee for each academic course can be found in section 12 of this handbook.
The typical course fees you can expect to pay per qualification or programme of study
and by year of study, can be found in section 11 of this handbook.
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All international full-degree students are required to pay the non-refundable International
Administrative Fee covering costs related to immigration/visa clearance, registration and
orientation of international students. The fee is applicable for each year of registration
and must be paid prior to registration.
International Administrative Fee .......................................................... ZAR 5 000
All international SADC students are required to pay the non-refundable SADC
Administrative Fee covering costs related to immigration/visa clearance, registration and
orientation of international students. The fee is applicable for each year of registration
and must be paid prior to registration.
SADC Administrative Fee ............................................................................ZAR 5 000
Students registering for the first time in the second semester of a single academic year
(running from January to December annually) will be charged the full
International/SADC Administrative Fee.
The applicable International Term Fee (by category of student and qualification/
programme of study) is outlined below.
Undergraduate Qualifications
The International Term Fee for the following undergraduate qualifications is as follows.
• Higher Certificate
• Diploma
• Bachelors
Non-SADC African students .................................................................... ZAR 56 900
Students from outside Africa (rest of world) ............................................ ZAR 75 900
Postgraduate Qualifications
The International Term Fee for postgraduate qualifications depends on the qualification
and the faculty in which it is offered.
See section 5.6 for scholarships available to international postgraduate students and
bursaries to reduce the International Term Fee.
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Postgraduate Diploma
Faculty of Law:
Non-SADC African students .................................................................... ZAR 20 200
Students from outside Africa (rest of world) ............................................ ZAR 27 700
Honours Degrees
All fees should be paid in full prior to registration or by 02 February 2024 whichever date
is earlier.
Students registering for qualifications with no fixed start date (e.g. Master’s by research
or PhD) must settle their fees in full prior to registration. Students registering for the first
time at the start of the second semester of an academic year must settle their fees in full
prior to registration.
All other students can make payment of academic fees in two tranches. Payments made
after the dates shown below will be subject to a late payment surcharge of 8% of the
unpaid amount due.
First payment Friday 02 February 2024
Balance of outstanding amount 31 July 2024
The required first payment for international non-SADC students (by qualification/
programme of study) is as follows.
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The terms of payment for students in UCT residences can be found at sections 5.7 and
13.1 of this handbook. The minimum first residence payment is required prior to
registration.
To avoid delays in clearance for registration, allow at least 14 working days for payment
to appear in the UCT bank account. International payments should be made by electronic
transfer. Cheques issued by banks outside South Africa are not accepted.
Withdrawal of Acceptance
All requests for cancellation shall be in writing and addressed to GSB Admissions.
Subject to section 17(2) of the Consumer Protection Act, a cancellation fee is payable as
follows:
(a) 20% of the amount will be forfeited if notice of cancellation is received six weeks or
more prior to the start of the programme orientation and
(b) the entire amount is forfeited if the notice of cancellation is received less than six
weeks prior to the start of the programme orientation.
We do not accept payments in cash or on Diners or American Express cards as well
as any non-South African cheques.
In cases where programmes are offered over 2 years, the fees for 2025 (i.e. for the
second year of enrolment) will be adjusted to make provision for annual fee increases.
For Term 1 and Term 2 students, total fee is due prior to registration or 5th August
2024 (Term 1) and 1st January 2024 (Term 2), whichever is earlier.
*The fees for 2025 (i.e. for the second year of enrolment of the 2024 intake)
will be adjusted to make provision for annual fee increases.
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*The fees for 2025 (i.e. for the second year of enrolment of the 2024 intake)
will be adjusted to make provision for annual fee increases
For 1st Year students total fee is due prior to registration or by 26th February 2024,
whichever date is the earlier.
2nd Year returning students total fee is due prior to registration or by 25th January
2024, whichever date is the earlier.
MCOM – 2024 – Year 1………………….…...…………………………… ZAR 255 400
* The fees for 2025 (i.e. for the second year of enrolment of the 2024 intake) will be
adjusted to make provision for annual fee increases.
For 1st Year students total fee is due prior to registration or by 10th February 2024,
whichever date is the earlier.
2nd Year returning students total fee is due prior to registration or by 31st January
2024, whichever date is the earlier
* The fees for 2025 (i.e. for the second year of enrolment of the 2024 intake)
will be adjusted to make provision for annual fee increases.
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For 1st Year students total fee is due prior to registration or by 19th August 2024,
whichever date is the earlier.
2nd Year returning students total fee is due prior to registration or by 20th January
2024, whichever date is the earlier
* The fees for 2025 (i.e. for the second year of enrolment of the 2024 intake)
will be adjusted to make provision for annual fee increases.
5Residence Fees
.The first payment as stated in 13.1 is required prior to registration for all international
7students and non-South African students who do not have permanent residence. This is in
addition to the 100% of International Tuition Fees.
The residence fee for 1st Tier residences excludes the winter vacation between the first
And second semesters but includes the short vacations in the first and second semesters.
For 2nd and 3rd Tier, the fee is inclusive of the winter vacation between the first and
second semester. The opening date for new students is Saturday, 27 January 2024. The same
withdrawal rules apply to international students leaving residences as for local students (refer to
13.2).
A 50% fee rebate of the Semester Study Abroad package tuition fee will be applied to
cancellations or withdrawals by 16 February 2024 for Semester 1 intakes and 26 July 2024 for
Semester 2 intakes. There will be no fee rebate for any cancellation or withdrawal thereafter.
Notice of intention to withdraw must be made in writing to the International Office on or before
the deadline. No reduction will be granted if the notice of intention to withdraw is received after
the deadline.
For international occasional studies students enrolled in taught courses, a 50% fee rebate of the
course fee will be applied to withdrawal from a semester course by 16 February 2024 for
Semester 1 intakes and 26 July 2024 for Semester 2 intakes. There will be no fee rebate for any
cancellation or withdrawal thereafter.
Notice of intention to withdraw must be made in writing to the International Office on or before
the deadline. No reduction will be granted if the notice of intention to withdraw is received after
the deadline.
There will be no rebate for withdrawal from a summer term or winter term course.
For international occasional studies students enrolled in research courses, the fee reduction is
based on the date of withdrawal from the course. International occasional studies for research
students who decide to leave early may apply to their host department for a pro-rated refund of
fees.
International affiliate fees are levied for periods of attendance (or part thereof) as outlined
below. Fees are payable in advance and prior to arrival at UCT. The fees for visiting
international affiliates are dependent upon the length of their stay at the University of Cape
Town and are as follows.
8.1 In the case of a master’s dissertation, this applies in the second or subsequent year in which
the dissertation is being completed;
8.2 In the case of a doctoral thesis, this applies in the third or subsequent year in which the
thesis is being completed;
Students who intend submitting by 12 noon on Monday 12 February 2024, the start of the
2024 academic year, do not need to reregister.
Note 1: Full annual fees will be billed from the date on which the student is notified to
revise and resubmit, and any fee rebate will be processed on resubmission.
Note 2: International students who are required to revise and resubmit a dissertation or
thesis and who need to re-register at the start of a new academic year, may have their
international term fee pro-rated up-front where there is a clear indication from the
supervisor that the student is expected to submit in a period shorter than a year.
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9. DOCTORATES
For each year of registration:
All fees quoted in this handbook are for the 2024 academic year. Students should
direct any questions to the GSB’s Finance Office.
An acceptance fee of R25 000 is payable on acceptance of study offer. This is credited
against the fees due upon registration.
EMBA – 2024 – Year 1 ................................................................................R 239 970
EMBA – 2023 – Year 2* ................................................................................R 216 030
*Students registering for their 2nd year in 2025 must make provision for
annual fee increases.
An acceptance fee of R15 000 is payable on acceptance of study offer. This is credited
against the fees due upon registration.
*Students registering for their 2nd year in 2025 must make provision for annual fee
increases
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*Students registering for their 2nd year in 2025 must make provision for annual fee
increases
An acceptance fee of R25 000 is payable on acceptance of study offer. This is credited
against the fees due upon registration.
Subject to section 17(2) of the Consumer Protection Act, a cancellation fee is payable as
follows:
(a) 20% of the amount will be forfeited if notice of cancellation is received six weeks or
more prior to the start of the programme orientation; and
(b) the entire amount is forfeited if the notice of cancellation is received less than six
weeks prior to the start of the programme orientation.
The University of Cape Town operates on a course-based fee structure inclusive of all
“add-ons”. Thus, the dictum that ‘the price you see is the price you pay’ applies to all
academic offerings across the University.
The University’s course-based fee structures, together with the relevant Faculty handbook,
will enable students to accurately calculate the cost of their academic studies at UCT in
2024.
Since a student’s fees account is based on his/her academic record, it is the student’s
responsibility to verify the correctness of his/her academic record.
To assist students and fee payers’ budget for their academic studies at UCT for 2024 we
have set-out below the cost of fees for a typical qualification by faculty and year of study.
Note: The following typical fees for South African students are only guidelines and
will vary with the students’ actual choice of courses.
LAW
Undergraduate LLB ............................................................................... R 72 570
Graduate LLB ................................................................................ R 72 020
Postgraduate
Per year of Bachelor of Commerce Honours
specialising in Accounting ............................................ R 89 960
study specialising in Actuarial Science .................................. R 64 660
specialising in Economics ............................................. R 88 740
specialising in Economic Analysis of Financial
Markets (Part -time ........................................................ R 88 740
specialising in Finance ................................................. R 68 890
specialising in Quantitative Finance ............................ R 65 660
specialising in Information Systems
Full Time ....................................................................... R 70 810
1st Year ........................................................................... R 38 020
2nd Year ........................................................................ R 9 860
specialising in Management Information Systems
1st Year ………………………………...……………..…R 63 240
2nd Year …………………………………………………R 27 070
specialising in Organisational Psychology (Change
Management) ................................................................. R 72 290
specialising in Statistics.................................................. R 66 990
specialising in Taxation
1st Year…………………………………………………..R 84 280
2nd Year ………………………………………………… R 15 370
specialising in Marketing ............................................... R 73 270
Masters
Master of Commerce (by Coursework and Dissertation)
specialising in Financial Reporting, Analysis &
Governance………………………………………………… R 77 320
specialising in Actuarial Science................................... R 52 210
specialising in Economics .............................................. R 69 020
specialising in Applied Economics……………………..R 72 190
specialising in Economic Development ......................... R 52 470
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Doctoral Degrees
Doctoral (PhD) (per year) .............................................. R 25 680
Doctor of Philosophy
specialising in Information Systems ………………… R 50 130
specialising in Economics (with Coursework) ........... R 124 280
BSc (Audiology)
1st Year............................................................................ R 86 710
2nd Year ........................................................................... R 90 440
3rd Year .......................................................................... R 82 100
4th Year .......................................................................... R 83 300
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BSc (Physiotherapy)
1st Year.............................................................................. R 75 820
2nd Year ............................................................................. R 95 690
3rd Year ............................................................................ R 69 350
4th Year ............................................................................ R 78 240
BSc (Speech & Language Pathology)
1st Year.............................................................................. R 87 470
2nd Year ............................................................................. R 86 460
3rd Year ............................................................................ R 79 540
4th Year ............................................................................ R 83 300
Diplomas
Performer’s Diploma in Music
1st Year ........................................................... R 79 300-R 82 100
2nd Year .......................................................... R 81 200-R 93 900
3rd Year .......................................................... R 92 200-R 96 200
BA Hons in Theatre
3 Honours courses + research essay .............................. R 52 500
Master’s by Coursework
4 Master’s course work courses...................................... R 47 800
Minor dissertation .......................................................... R 21 800
Graduate LLB
1st Year ......................................................................... R72 020
2nd Year ........................................................................ R84 480 2
3rd Year ....................................................................... R86 460 3
The University of Cape Town operates on a course-based fee structure inclusive of all
“add-ons”. Thus, the dictum that ‘the price you see is the price you pay’ applies to all
academic offerings across the University.
Please note that residence, catering and miscellaneous fees such as subscriptions to clubs
and societies are itemised and charged separately on the student fee account.
The University’s course-based fee structures, together with the relevant Faculty handbook,
will enable students to calculate the cost of their academic studies at UCT in 2024
accurately.
The Faculty handbook will indicate the courses that can be taken in pursuing a
qualification and the relevant course code. Use this code to look up the all inclusive cost
of the course in this booklet. The sum of these costs will give you the total cost for the
set of chosen courses. There are no levies.
Since a student’s fees account is based on his/her academic load, it is the student’s
responsibility to verify the correctness of his/her enrolment for courses in the current
year.
Faculty handbooks can be obtained from the relevant faculty office and this information
is also available on the UCT web site: Handbooks | University of Cape Town (uct.ac.za)
Courses added after the publication of this handbook will be listed on the Fees website at
http://www.students.uct.ac.za/students/fees-funding/fees/handbook
GSB5062X E-MARKETING 0
GSB5063X STRATEGIC MARKETING 0
GSB5064X EMERGING MARKET ECONOMIC DEV 0
GSB5065X BRANDING IN EMERGING MARKETS 0
GSB5066X ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE 0
GSB5067X ADVANCED LEADERSHIP 0
GSB5068X COACHING 0
GSB5069X COMPANY VALUATIONS 0
GSB5070X DOING BUSINESS IN ASIA & CHINA 0
GSB5071X GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 0
GSB5072X MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS 0
GSB5073X NEGOTIATION TO CREATE VALUE 0
GSB5074X PLANNING NEW VENTURES 0
GSB5075X MARKETING METRICS 0
GSB5076X PROJECT MANAGEMENT 0
GSB5077X APPLIED SRI 0
GSB5078X MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 0
GSB5079X STRATEGIC BRAND BUILDING 0
GSB5080X SOCIAL INNOVATION LABORATORY 0
GSB5081X BUS DEVPT EMERGING MARKETS 0
GSB5082X STRATEGIC TRENDS 0
GSB5083X DOING BUSINESS IN AFRICA 0
GSB5084X LEAN THINKING & OP EXCELLENCE 0
GSB5100Z MICRO-ENTERPRISE FINANCE 20,420
GSB5102Z PROJECT FINANCE 20,420
GSB5103Z INT FINANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT 20,420
GSB5104Z QUANTS IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE 20,420
GSB5105Z ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE 20,420
GSB5106Z RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT 20,420
GSB5107Z PUBLIC SECTOR FINANCE 20,420
GSB5108F FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 7,940
GSB5109F SOVEREIGN DEBT MANAGEMENT 7,940
GSB5113F INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICIES 7,940
GSB5114Z CORPORATE FINANCE & INVESTMENT 7,940
GSB5115Z RESEARCH METHODS 20,420
GSB5117W MINOR DISSERTATION 20,300
GSB5119F CLIMATE FINANCE 7,940
GSB5120F AGRIBUSINESS FINANCE 7,940
GSB5301H INCLUSIVE INNOVATION R&P 147,390
GSB5506S INTEGRATED REPORTING 0
GSB5508F INNOVATIVE FINANCE 20,420
GSB5509F HOUSING FINANCE 7,940
GSB6000W PHD IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 25,680
GSB6001H DOCTORAL RESEARCH DESIGN 4,150
HSE1001F FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH SCI 39,990
HSE1001S FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH SCI 39,990
HSE2000W BADR CLINICAL SKILLS 10,800
HSE2001F SPECIAL STUDY MODULE 7,010
HSE2001S SPECIAL STUDY MODULE 7,010
HSE3000F BADR CLINICAL SKILLS IIC 11,700
HSE4000F TECH & LEARN THEORIES IN HPE 14,450
HSE4001F LEARNING & TEACHING PRACTICE 14,450
HSE4002S ASSESSMENT IN HPE 14,450
HSE4003S CURRICULUM DEV & COURSE DESIGN 14,450
HSE4004S INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT 690
HSE4005S ACADEMIC LITERACY FOR HPE 14,450
HSE4006S TECHNOL-ASSIST TEACH & LEARN 14,450
HSE5000W HEALTH SCI EDUCATION DISS 40,670
HSE6000W HEALTH SCI EDUCATION THESIS 25,680
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13. RESIDENCES
13.1 Terms of Payment
Post-dated cheques will not be accepted and will be returned to
the drawer.
First payment of Residence Fees is as follows:
i) Catering Residence (First and Second Tier)…………………………………….R39 000
ii) Self Catering Residences (Second and Third Tier)…………………………….R26 000
This first payment must be made by 02 February 2024 in the case of both new and
readmission students, subject to a late payment surcharge of 8%.
Students from SADC countries and non-South African students who do not have
permanent residence but pay local fees, must pay the minimum first payment for academic
and residence fees PLUS the SADC Administrative fee of R4,700 prior to registration or
by 02 February 2024, whichever date occurs first. Please allow at least 14 working days
for payment to reflect in UCT bank account to avoid delays in registration clearance being
granted.
In the case of residence offers made after 02 February 2024, the first payment is due
immediately and must be made prior to signing into residence.
A student moving into university residence after registration is also required to pay the
first payment as stated above.
Students who have not been living in student housing for the first semester and who are
accepted into residence for the second semester will be required to pay one half of the
annual residence fee on registration or prior to registration for international students
including those from SADC countries
Interest will be charged on a monthly basis at 1% on all outstanding fees.
(a) A student who enters residence and withdraws during the first semester and before
the commencement of the second semester, shall be liable for a pro-rata charge plus
a cancellation fee of R500.
(b) A student completing his/her studies at the end of the first semester shall be eligible
for a rebate equivalent to 50% of the annual fee (excluding levies).
(c) A postgraduate student who is required for the purposes of his/her research to move
out of Cape Town shall be eligible for a rebate on a pro-rata basis (excluding levies).
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(d) A student who withdraws during the second semester shall be liable for the full annual
residence fee.
The Director of Student Housing may, however, exercise his/her discretion in
approving a rebate under special conditions pertaining to the reason for withdrawal.
(e) A student who enters residence for the first time during the second semester and who
withdraws from residence shall be liable for the full fee for that semester.
The Director of Student Housing may, however, exercise his/her discretion in
approving a rebate under special conditions pertaining to the reason for withdrawal.
Returning students who have been offered a place in residence will have their place cancelled
on Friday, 19 January 2024 if fees for the preceding year are not paid by Friday 12 January
2024.
The fees shown below are inclusive of all compulsory levies and other compulsory charges.
Any charges incurred by students for damage to, or loss of, University property, will be
charged directly to the students' fees accounts, if this charge is not paid in cash to the
Residence concerned.
The fee for the 1st tier accommodation excludes the winter vacation between the first and
second semesters but includes the short vacation in the first semester and that in the second
semester. The fee for 2nd tier and 3rd tier includes these vacations. For the purposes of a student
housing place the academic year shall be deemed to end 72 hours after the student's last
scheduled examination or in the case of a graduand, on the official closing date of the
residence each semester.
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The opening date for all residence students is Saturday, 27 January 2024, except for Health
Science designated residences which open on Friday, 19 January 2024, and Phillip Kgosana
residence (family accommodation) which opens on Tuesday the 9th of January 2024.
The closing date for 1st and 2nd tier non- health science residences is 12h00 on Saturday 22
November 2024 Health Science designated residences will close on Monday 30 December
2024. 3rd Tier residences will close on Friday, 13 December 2024. Offers of accommodation
to students, who have not signed into residence by 18h00 on Tuesday 30 January 2024will
be cancelled. Students who are required to attend the University prior to the official opening
dates, for new and returning students, or are required to attend the University after the official
closing date, will need to book with the vacation accommodation and will be charged
accordingly.
Students have a choice of 4 meal options. The cost of the meal option is not included in
the residence fee. The chosen meal option must be added to the residence fee.
MEAL OPTIONS
Add the cost of your selected meal option to your estimated room cost above.
Meal Option 1 (BLD): 3 Meals per day for seven days per week
First Tier ............................................................................................................. R 33 600
Groote Schuur Residence ................................................................................... R 36 400
Health Science .................................................................................................... R 40 200
Meal Option 2 (LAD): Lunch and Dinner seven days per week
First Tier ............................................................................................................. R 25 100
Groote Schuur Residence ................................................................................... R 27 400
Health Science ..................................................................................................... R 30 200
Meal Option 3 (BAD): Breakfast and Dinner seven days per week
First Tier ............................................................................................................. R 22 600
Groote Schuur Residence ................................................................................... R 24 700
Health Science ..................................................................................................... R 27 200
Groote Schuur Flats Two Students in Three-room Flat, per student ................ R 65 700
Two Students in Two-room Flat, per student .................. R 60 300
Three Students in Three-room Flat, per student .............. R 60 300
Four Students in Four-room Flat, per student ................. R 60 300
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Dullah Omar Hall Single Room in flat, per student ...................................... R 73 700