UKZN Undergraduate Tuition Fees 2025-2026

Guide to Student Fees

The examples of fees provided in the tabulation are for 2017. Fees for 2019will be set in the 2nd semester of 2017. Please allow for a possible change in fees for 2017.

Academic Fee Structure

Application Fee

◗◗ Undergraduate South African appli­ cants pay an application fee of R200 (R400 late fee) to the CAO.

◗◗ Returning students to the University of KwaZulu-Natal pay an application fee of R200 (R400 late fee) directly to UKZN.

◗◗ The application fee is non-refundable and does not form part of the tuition fees at UKZN.

Acceptance Deposit

◗◗ If an applicant’s application is successful, they will receive a letter or SMS from the University/CAO offering them a place to study.

◗◗ If they decide to accept the offer, they must pay a R500 (for 2017) acceptance of offer fee/deposit to UKZN in order to secure their place. This fee is non-refundable, cannot be carried forward to a following year, or transferred to another applicant. The amount may change for 2018.

Provisional Fees

Provisional fees are payable before or at registration. The Acceptance of Offer fee forms part of the R3 750 (2017) payable before registration.

Balance of Fees (First Semester)

◗◗ At registration, students must make final decisions about the courses/ subjects for which they will register. Tuition fees are charged per subject per semester.

◗◗ After registration, the actual costs for tuition fees for the first semester will be calculated. The R3 750 (R500 + R3 750 for 2017) is subtracted from the total and an account for the balance will be mailed.

◗◗ The balance is to be paid before the end of May.

Second Semester Fees

Second semester fees are payable in full at the start of the 2nd semester in August.

Non-degree/Reduced Load

Students who are registering for subjects for non-degree purposes, or for a reduced load, must contact the Student Fees Office or College Office to determine the correct amount payable.

Mode of Payment

◗◗ Payment may be made by means of cheque or postal order, direct deposit into the relevant University banking accounts, or by credit card.

◗◗ The University offers a payment by installment facility, by means of a debit order against a bank account, for students who are self-funded.

Application may be made at the respective Student Fees Offices on each campus as soon as possible after selection and no later than at least a week before registration. Student Fees at UKZN can arrange a debit order system to assist in paying full fees after an initial minimum deposit of approximately R3 750 (R500 + R3 250 for 2016).

◗◗ Loan recipients who need to pay a high family contribution can also use the debit order facility.

◗◗ Students who have any form of bursary or loan must ensure that the funding is available at the time of registration.

◗◗ UKZN cashiers do not accept cash amounts exceeding R500.

South African students’ banking details:

Name of Account: UKZN Student Deposit

UKZN International students Undergraduate Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees Payable

NB: Please note that these are 2017 fees and that there is a fee increase each year.

Tuition and residence fees are payable in FULL prior to registration. To minimise delays, applicants are urged to make payments to reach UKZN prior to registration.

Tuition fees are to be paid into the following bank account:

Additional Non-tuition Costs to be Planned for

Note: All students should budget for vacation costs, e.g. accommodation (daily rate x no. of days). The given estimates have been compiled to help students to plan and budget for their intended studies.