Q: Where can I find the UG tuition fees for my faculty?
Please visit: click herefor estimated tuition fees per Faculty.
Q: I need a quotation for my tuition fees.
Tuition fee quotations are available to students as aself-help function on the UP Student Portal. You will need your student number to log in. Please visit: click herefor step-by-step instructions.
Q: Where can I find information about banking details, payment arrangements, discount, etc?
Please visit click here for more information about the student fee structure, banking details, payment arrangements and discount.
Q: What is the cost of adding or discontinuing modules?
Please visit:click herefor comprehensive information on the financial implications of adding or discontinuing modules as well as discontinuing your entireprogramme.
Q: What is the cost of discontinuing my entire programme?
Please visit:click herefor comprehensive information on the financial implications of adding or discontinuing modules as well as discontinuing your entire programme.
If you wish to discontinue your studies, (ie to cancel your registration in its entirety) -
You must complete the prescribed form, available at: click here at the Student Service Centre, stating that you wish to discontinue your programme. If you are unable to come to the Student Service Centre, complete the form and email it to: [emailprotected]
The date on which the University receives the written notification of discontinuation of a programme will determine the amount you are owing to the University.
To determine the fees payable AND final dates for the full discontinuation of your programme, without having to pay the full cost for the specific programme, please refer to the table: “Discontinuation dates” at: click here.
Q: What is the initial payment for postgraduate students?
Please visit: click here forthe required initial payment for postgraduate registration and re-registration.
In order to facilitate registration, you are requested to make all initial payments (internet transfers or direct payment into the University's bank account) at least FIVE days before the scheduled registration date to allow for processing time. No cash payments will be accepted at any of the University of Pretoria campuses.
If you are a company bursary holder, you are required to email a confirmation letter from your sponsor/bursar at least FIVE days prior to registration. Please email the letter to click here. If this is not done, you will have to pay the initial fee before registration.
NSFAS-funded students need not pay the initial registration fee or submit any proof. As soon as your funding is confirmed by the authorities, the financial hold will be lifted and you will be able to register.
Q: What is the initial payment for undergraduate students?
Please visit: click here for information on the required initialpayments in respect of tuition fees and/or residence fees payable before registration.
In order to facilitate registration, you are requested to make all initial payments (internet transfers or direct payment into the University's bank account) at least FIVE days before the scheduled registration date to allow for processing time. No cash payments will be accepted at any of the University of Pretoria campuses.
If you are a company bursary holder, you are required to email a confirmation letter from your sponsor/bursar at least FIVE days prior to registration. Please email the letter to click here. If this is not done, you will have to pay the initial fee before registration.
NSFAS-funded students need not pay the initial registration fee or submit any proof. As soon as your funding is confirmed by the authorities, the financial hold will be lifted and you will be able to register.
Q: How do I apply for a refund/disbursement?
In order to claim a refund, you have to complete the Refund/Bursary Pay-out form that is available at:
• Online application for a refund on Student Centre on the UP Portal at click here (Student Centre, Finances).
• Pdf refund form on our website at click here.
• Collect a form from the Cashiers in the Student Service Centre.
Documents required for the processing of your refund request will be determined by the Department processing your refund application upon receipt of your completed refund application form.
If the source of the credit balance is due to your own payment, please do an online application for a refund on the UP Portal, Student Centre, under the "Student Financials" widget. Alternatively, email the refund application form to the Student Accounts Department for assistance with your request:
Liza Schutte, Tel: 012 420 5122 / [emailprotected]
If you received an external bursary/sponsorship, email the pay-out application to our Finance Department to assist with your request:[emailprotected]
If the credit generates from a General Studentship, email your request to our Finance Department for assistance with your request:
Tshepo Masiangoako, Tel: 012 420 4646 / [emailprotected]
If you received NSFAS, achievement awards or [emailprotected] Assist, please email your request to [emailprotected].
If the credit originates from NRF, email your payment request to the UP Postgraduate Department for assistance with your request: Ncuthukazi Tshabalala, Tel: 012 420 6850 / [emailprotected]
If your credit originates from a UP Postgraduate bursary or an external bursary administered by the Postgraduate Scholarship office, email your pay-out request to:
Becky Khabele at [emailprotected] or submit it at the Postgraduate Scholarship office, Hatfield Campus, Graduate Centre, Office 1-55. The Postgraduate Payout Form can be found on the UP website at click here
Additional information is available on the UP website: click here
Q: When are my fees to be paid?
University fees are payable in advance. However, it is acceptable to pay fees as follows: Initial fee within 30 days of date of the admissions letter;50% (half of the account) due on 30 April. The deadline for payments (full payment of the account) is 31 July.
For more information please click here.
Q: What are tuition fees for international students?
International students will be levied tuition fees amounting to double that of South African citizens if the student originates from a country other than the SADC countries; and the course of study of the student is not towards a research Masters or Doctoral degree.
In addition to tuition and accommodation fees all international students have to pay an administration levy before or during registration.
International students are required -
* to pay a flat rate initial registration fee BEFORE registration
* to pay 80% of their full student account by 30 April and the remainder by 31 July.
For comprehensive information please visit:click here
Q: How/where can I pay the application fee?
The application fee of R300 / USD30 can be paid as follows:
* On the online application system you may pay the R300 / USD30 application fee by credit card OR upload a proof of payment made at Standard Bank, Account Number 012602604 (using the online application number sent to you via email, format T1234567) and submit it together with your online application form.
* Application fees are waived for students who apply for studies at the University of Pretoria if your household income is lower than or equal to R150 000 per annum. Online applicants are required to upload proof of income documents (Option 3 below the Payment Step). Please note that these documents will be verified.
Please note that the application fee is a handling fee and is not refundable.
Q: How do I make an arrangement for outstanding fees?
Comprehensive information on arrangements for payment of outstanding fees is available at: click here
Q: Will UP refund me if I do not register?
Please visit: click herefor information on arrangements if you have already paid the initial fee, but for whatever reason do not register for theprogramme.
Q: How do I qualify for a rebate?
A 2,5% rebate on levies regarding tuition fees, study material, copyright, computer usage, accommodation and meals is granted whenever the total levy exceeds R1 800 and the student's account is settled in full by 30 April. For more information please visit: click here.
Please Note:
Due to bank charges, payments made via the online credit card payment facility will not qualify for 2.5% discount. Only payments made via EFT, direct bank payments and at official University of Pretoria cashiers (using cash or cards) will qualify for 2.5% discount when settling the student account in full by 30 April.
Q: Do we qualify for family rebate?
Application for a rebate on tuition fees where two or more members of the same family are simultaneously registered at the University of Pretoria for a degree or a diploma course can be submitted annually before 30 March. No rebate is granted with respect to accommodation fees or levies with regard to study material, copyright and computer usage. The extent of the rebate is as follows -
This amounts to R2 500 maximum per student for 2 or more students. If the account is less than R2 500, then only the account amount is rebated.
Please visit the UP web at: click here for more information in this regard. Students can apply online on the Student Centre, under Student Financials.
Q: Can I write exams if I have outstanding fees?
You will be permitted to write the exam although your tuition fees have not been paid in full. Please note that your exam results will be withheld.
Q: How are postgraduate tuition fees levied?
Tuition fees for postgraduate studies are levied for the programme as a whole or per individual subject course (coursework programmes). The full fee will be levied for the first year in cases where tuition fees are levied for the programme as a whole. Should additional years of study be necessary to complete the programme, a re-registration levy is payable for each year. For more information, click here