University of the Free State UFS Fees Structure 2025-2026
www.UFS.ac.za Fees Structure
You are on Uni24.co.za. The University of the Free State UFS Tuition Fees 2025-2026 is made available on this page. The UFS Tuition Fees / Fees Structure for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies are updated on a yearly bases. And Hence, it is important for students to familiarize themselves with the current fees quotations.
Kindly Follow this page to access the UFS Application Portal: Apply Here
Follow this page on How to Check UFS Application Status : Check Here
Follow this Page for UFS Undergraduate Online Application and Registration Forms : Check Here
Follow this Page for UFS Postgraduate Online Application and Registration Forms : Check Here
Follow the Following Steps to Access the Tuition Fees Student Handbook.
- Visit the UFS Homepage via this link.
- Next step will be navigate to the Tuition Fees Tab
- Thirdly, Select your qualification level {Eg Undergraduate or Postgraduate }
- All relevant information for your above selection should be made available
- Download Tuition Fees Handbook in PDF Format.
- The UFS Prospectus for 2025-2026 can be Accessed Here
It should be noted that, the institution reserves the right to update the fees structure for the 2025-2026 academic year without prior notice. Any questions regarding Online Applications or Student Portal can be forwarded to the Registrars office via this LINK. Click here for UFS Contact Details.
The UFS Tuition fees included on this page includes fees for :
- UFS Online Application Fees
- Registration Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fees
- Postgraduate Application Fees
- Accommodation and Housing Fees
- Library Fees
- Examination Fees
- Courses Fees
- Refund Fees
The University of the Free State UFS Fees Structure provided below provides a comprehensive break down of the various fees applicable to Undergraduate applicants – Bachelors, Certificate and Diploma and Postgraduate Applicants – Masters, Doctors, PhD and Doctorate Degrees.
Write to:
| Bloemfontein Campus |
Qwaqwa Campus | South Campus |
| University of the Free State PO Box 339 Bloemfontein 9300 South Africa |
Qwaqwa Campus Private Bag X13 Kestell Road Phuthaditjhaba 9866 |
South Campus PO Box 339 Oliver Tambo Street Bloemfontein 9300 |
Visit us:
| Bloemfontein Campus | Qwaqwa Campus | South Campus |
| University of the Free State 205 Nelson Mandela Drive Park West Bloemfontein |
Qwaqwa Campus Kestell Road Phuthaditjhaba |
South Campus Oliver Tambo Street Bloemfontein |
Or telephone:
Bloemfontein Campus: +27 51 401 9111
Qwaqwa Campus: +27 58 718 5000
South Campus: +27 51 401 9111
For general information, e-mail: info@ufs.ac.za
It is advised that students contact the University of the Free State UFS Directly for all enquiries, to ensure all online applications are successful.
Before any student is permitted to register at the University, the University requires such a student to make a Minimum Initial Payment (MIP) towards
Tuition: R3 500
Foreign Levy: Non SADC: R3500
Foreign Levy: SADC: R1500
Settlement of outstanding accounts
The balance owing after the payment of the minimal initial payment (MIP) must be settled as follows:
- By the end of the first quarter (lectures end)
- By the end of the second quarter (lectures end)
- By the end of the third quarter (lectures end)
Average Cost of study – Alice Campus (cost excludes application fees, handouts, books and foreign levy.)
Average Cost of study – East London Campus (cost excludes application fees, handouts, books and foreign levy.)
Average Postgraduate fees for all campuses.
Postgraduate diplomas: R27 143
Honours: R18 620
Masters: R 18 620
PhD: R 15 015
Masters of Public Administration: R27 060
NB. Meals are provided by a private company on cash basis. Students should provide about R5 000 for books.
