Cost of Study at a Public University in South Africa
The total cost to study at any public university in South Africa will depend on what degree you study and where you study. Keep in mind that you don't pay per degree but rather the costs of your courses which make up your degree combined. For this reason, universities provide an estimate of costs per degree.
In addition, the cost of study will vary depending on the type of degree that you do, for example a human science degree will be less expensive than an engineering degree or a degree in medicine.
The table below provides an estimate of fees calculated for various degrees for 2022. Note: These fees serve only as a guide and you should contact the university directly for a more detailed quotation of fees for your specific degree.
In general, tuition fees cover cove all charges for classes, tutorials and laboratories, university examinations, access to the libraries and general sporting facilities. They do not include the cost of text books, residence or membership to clubs or societies.
The fee table below (select the university link to source document for more detailed information):
|
Public Universities |
BA General |
BCom |
BSc |
Engineering |
LLB (Law) |
|
R38 144 |
R57 496 |
R54 673 |
not offered |
R58 952 |
|
|
R40 000 - R59 000 |
R46 000 - R51 000 |
R46 000 - R65 0000 |
R51 000 - R61 000 |
R45 000 - R54 000 |
|
|
R47 626 |
R49 739 |
R58 901 |
R67 561 |
R56 169 |
|
|
R47 060 - R62 000 |
R52 170 - R58 810 |
R53 000 - R65 500 |
R57 770 |
R45 930 |
|
|
R44 067 – R46 618 |
R45 891 – R48 547 |
R39 957 – R44 626 |
R47 294 - R47 936 |
R41 907 |
|
|
R33 880 |
R36 820 |
R41 204 |
not offered |
not offered |
|
|
R41 177 - R50 874 |
R23 050 - R51 851 |
R43 121 - R71 947 |
R48 689 - R60 191 |
R41 661 - R47 837 |
|
Private University / College |
BA |
BCom |
BSc |
Engineering |
Law |
|
R108 000 (Graphic Design) |
R97 000 (Digital Marketing) |
not offered |
not offered |
not offered |
|
|
R75 500 |
R88 800 |
not offered |
not offered |
R95 500 |
|
|
R82 700 |
R89 900 |
not offered |
R105 600 - R108 200 |
R91 800 (BCom Law) |