University Of Cape Town International Tuition

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University Of Cape Town International Tuition

University Of Cape Town International Tuition;  UCT tuition fees 2024

Each year a student attends UCT, they are assessed a fee. You must understand how much to pay and when payments are due if you are an international student. You must pay your tuition by the specified deadlines in order to continue your studies at UCT.

Fee schedules for the following year of study are normally published at the end of the previous year. For this year’s fee schedule, consult the Student Fees Handbook. University Of Cape Town International Tuition

Fees for students studying for a UCT qualification

International students studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification need to pay fees for each year of study at UCT. How much you need to pay depends on your fee status and on your program of study.

Fee status

Your fee status is based on your citizenship or residence at the time of application.

International students from SADC countries

International students from countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are treated the same as South African students. They must pay

  • Tuition fees for individual courses
  • SADC Administration Fee
  • Any applicable residence fees

UCT tuition fees 2024

Students from SADC countries can use the online pro-forma invoice to calculate their fees.

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.

International students from all other countries

International students from countries outside the SADC region must pay the following fees:

  • Tuition fees for individual courses
  • International Administration Fee
  • International Term Fee (coursework qualifications only)
  • Any applicable residence fees

UCT tuition fees 2024

Refugees and asylum seekers

International students who are officially recognized as refugees or asylum seekers pay the same fees as South African students:

  • Tuition fees for individual courses
  • Any applicable residence fees

Determining your initial fees

Refer to the below document in order to determine your initial fees:

Initial fee payment for SADC and international students

Tuition fees

Students at UCT pay tuition fees for every course taken. These tuition fees vary from course to course and cover:

  • registration
  • all charges for classes, tutorials, and laboratories
  • ordinary university examinations
  • library access
  • compulsory personal accident insurance
  • the use of general sporting facilities
  • in the case of medical students, hospital fees for clinical instruction.

Note: Tuition fees do not cover membership in clubs or societies.

The University Of Cape Town 2024 FEES AND PAYMENT DATES

Please be aware that local and international students have different fees and payment procedures. International students from the SADC region, those from other parts of Africa, and those from outside of Africa are further divided into three categories. For those enrolling in the Graduate School of Business (GSB) in 2024, the information below is not applicable. The 2024 Student Fees Handbook, which will be available before the end of 2023, will include information on the GSB initial payments and deadlines.

South African citizens and South African permanent residents

By Friday, February 03, 2024, a down payment on fees (for tuition and housing) is required. A one-time late payment fee equal to 8% of the outstanding balance will be applied if the payment is not received by the due date or earlier. If the initial payment is not received by the deadline, you will be permitted to register.

The amounts due are:
Tuition cost initial payment R31,000 (or the full fee where this is lower than the initial payment),
plus if applicable;
Residence (catering) initial payment of R39,000, or
Residence (self-catering) initial payment of R26,000

This is not the full cost. The final payment is due on 30 June 2024.

International students from the SADC region
Prior to registration or by Friday, February 03, 2024, whichever is earlier, an initial payment of costs (tuition, housing, and the administrative service charge) is required. A one-time late payment fee equal to 8% of the outstanding balance will be applied if the payment is not received by the due date or earlier. Give the payment at least 14 working days to appear in UCT’s bank account.
The amounts due are:
Tuition cost initial payment R31,000 (or the full fee where this is lower than the initial payment),
plus
A non-refundable administrative service fee of R4,700

plus if applicable

Residence (catering) initial payment of R39,000, or
Residence (self-catering) initial payment of R26,000

This is not the full cost. The final payment is due on 30 June 2024.
International Students
Prior to registration or by Friday, February 3, 2024, whichever is earlier, international students must submit a minimum first payment toward the tuition costs, international term fees, and residence fees (where applicable). A one-time late payment fee equal to 8% of the outstanding balance will be applied if the payment is not received by the due date or earlier. Give the payment at least 14 working days to appear in UCT’s bank account.
Payment due prior to registration for:
  • UCT full-time international fee-paying students (except Master’s & Ph.D. students): R110,000
  • Master’s full-time international students (Coursework & Dissertation): R73,000
  • Master’s full-time international students (Dissertation only): Full fees + R4,700 non-refundable international service fee
  • PhD full-time international students: Full fees + R4,700 non-refundable international service fee

This is not the full cost. The final payment is due on 30 June 2024.
plus if applicable:

Residence (catering) initial payment of R39,000, or
Residence (self-catering) initial payment of R26,000
This is not the full residence cost. The final payment is due on 30 June 2024.
Click here to go to the UCT International website or to view the Student Fees handbook, go back to
the Fees
website, and click on the link to the appropriate handbook.

 

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