Tuition fees

University fees are determined annually by the Council of the University.

Full particulars concerning university fees and the applicable regulations are contained in the Student Fees Guide of the University of Pretoria. It is the responsibility of each student to acquaint him/herself with the relevant regulations. For more information contact the Client Services Centre on +27 (0) 12 420 3111.

Payment of the application levy

Prospective students, who do not yet have a student number (EMPL ID), must pay a non-refundable application levy of R220 in one of the following ways:

• Walk-in service:
  The application levy can be paid at the cashiers on all the University of Pretoria campuses between 08:00 and 16:00 on week days
• Online credit card payments:
  Students who apply online must please take note that only credit card payments may accompany these applications
• Postal service:
  Mail your application form together with a cheque or postal order (no cash!) to:
  The Client Service Centre, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield, 0028.

Payment of other fees

After your application for admission has been processed and you have received a student number, you may also make use of the following payment options:

• Direct deposits:
  You may deposit fees directly into the University’s bank accounts at ABSA and Standard Bank either by visiting a branch of the bank or electronically via your own bank’s website. Retain your deposit slip for reference purposes. Please do not fax your deposit slip. Wait two working days before checking on www.up.ac.za/cardpayment to see whether your deposit reflects. The reason being that banks forward all card and bank payments to the University by means of batch processing and this takes 2-3 working days. Payments will therefore not reflect on your account on the same day that payment was made. Please use your student number as reference on the deposit slip.
• Credit card and debit card payments:
  Payments with these cards may be made at the cashiers in the Client Service Centre. Credit card payments can also be arranged at Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111 or online at www.up.ac.za/cardpayment
• Cheque payments:
  Payments made by cheque may be made at the cashiers at the Client Service Centre. If the cheque is not bank guaranteed, the payment will be subjected to a bank clearance period of ten working days.

Due dates for payment

Certain payments must be made before a student is permitted to register. A payment must also be made to reserve a place in a residence.  

Calculation of tuition fees

Tuition fees for 2012 depend on the study programme and modules selected by a student. For this reason actual costs can only be reflected on a student’s account once registration has been completed.

These fees represent a combination of costs, which include formal services rendered (i.e. lectures, practicals, computer laboratory access, consumables used in laboratories, etc.), as well as indirect overheads such as the provision of library and recreation facilities, security and cleaning services, electricity and water supply, etc. Fees do not include the cost of prescribed books, study material or other study-related expenses.

Discount for early settlement of student account

A 2,5% discount is granted on fees in respect of tuition, accommodation and meals should a student’s account as it stands on 31 March be settled in full. To obtain the 2,5% discount, we refer to your account as it stands on 31 March. If it is paid in full the discount is granted. Note that this discount is based on the amount paid by you. Payments by means of UP bursaries and loans, or NSFAS (National Students Financial Aid Scheme) loans, are not taken into consideration.