University of Western Cape Fees
University of Western Cape Fees
University of Western Cape Fees 2024 – 2025– See Details Below:
SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS (excluding NSFAS and missing middle)
Option 1
Pay an Initial Fee Payment (roughly 10% of tuition fees and where applicable 25% of residence fees), by 17 January ;
The Initial Fee Payment:
Tuition only: | R5,400. | |||
Or | ||||
Tuition and Residence: R5,400 + R16,900 = R22,300. | ||||
The balance of fees to be paid as set out below; | Tuition | Residence | ||
By Initial Fee Payment Due Date17 Jan | 10% | 25% | Paid | |
A further 25% of fee amount by 31 Mar | 35% | 50% | Paid | |
A further 25% of fee amount by 30 Jun | 60% | 75% | Paid | |
A further 25% of fee amount by 30 Sep | 85% | 100% | Paid | |
Any balance still outstanding 30 Nov | 100% | Paid | ||
Extras to be paid monthly per student fee statements. | ||||
This applies to all students who have been granted NSFAS funding
Option 1:
NSFAS students are not required to pay an Initial Fee Payment, however they must send an email to registrar@ru.ac.za by 17 January 2024 – 2025stating that they wish to be in residence in . If no such confirmation is received, the residence allocation will fall away.
However please note that those with an own contribution will need to settle, as set out below:
By Initial Fee Payment Due date | 17 Jan | 0% | Paid |
35% of own contribution amount by | 31 Mar | 35% | Paid |
60% of own contribution amount by | 30 Jun | 60% | Paid |
85% of own contribution amount by | 30 Sep | 85% | Paid |
The outstanding balance by | 30 Nov | 100% | Paid |
Extras to be paid monthly per student fee statements.
Option 2:
Make a direct deposit or internet transfer of the full own contribution prior to 17 January . A 5% discount may be claimed in writing if fees are paid in full before due date of the 17 January .
Option 3:
Arrange payment of the full own contribution by debit order with 11 monthly instalments from 1 February to
1 December. The debit order application form, obtainable from the Student Bureau, the Student Fees Office or on the Rhodes website under Studying, Fees and Financial Aid, must be completed and signed by the person whose bank account is to be debited and returned, together with all other documentation, to the Student Fees Office by 10 January . This may be done via email: debitorders@ru.ac.za or fax: 046 603 7019. Incomplete applications will not be considered and the facility must be approved prior to 17 January .
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Option 1
New and returning international students will be required to pay 50% of their tuition and residence fees for the year, by 17 January .
The balance of fees to be paid by the 31 May .
Extras to be paid on receipt of student fee statements.
International Students Initial Fee Payment: | |
Tuition only | R26,100 |
or | R60,000 |
Tuition and residence |
Option 2
Make a direct deposit or internet transfer of the full tuition fee and, if applicable, the full residence fee, prior to 17 January . A 5% discount may be claimed in writing if you opt for this option.
Surcharge for International students (compulsory additional charge for all International students)
Undergraduates: | Postgraduates: | |
From SADC countries | R10,480 | R7,110 |
From Africa (excl. SADC) | R13,380 | R8,850 |
Elsewhere | R15,140 | R10.480 |
NOTE: Master/Visa credit card facilities are available for all payments but no discounts may be claimed if this method of payment is used.
