Tshwane University of Technology Tuition Fee 2026
APPLICATION FEES PAYMENT METHODSÂ (NEW STUDENTS)
Administration fee and accepted methods of payment
An application fee of R240 must accompany your application form. This fee covers the administration cost of processing application forms and is non-refundable in the event of your application being unsuccessful. The application fee can be made by direct bank deposit, electronic/Internet transfer or by postal order. The application fee should be deposited or transferred to the following account:
Account details
Bank: Absa
Account No: 04Â 000 0003
Reference No: Applicantâs ID number
Please note that NO late application fee is payable. The normal application fee is applicable to all applications for admission. Please make a copy of the proof of payment, keep the original with you, and submit the copy with your application form.
Confirmation deposit
A confirmation deposit of R500 must be paid within three weeks after the receipt of the acceptance letter, in order for us to reserve the studentâs place in the programme. The deposit, less R240, will be refunded only if a prospective student is prevented from registering by valid reasons, for instance, if he or she fails Grade 12.
Registration/Deposit fee upon registration
- An upfront payment of R1 500 is payable on registration in January/February and in July. New students who have already paid the R500 confirmation fee need only pay R1000 upon registration (see 2 below for banking details for registered students).
- If a student cancels during the registration period, he or she gets 100% credit and forfeits R240 of the class deposit.
- A full refund of fees paid will only be allowed if the student no longer qualifies or has been excluded from studying.
Contact Admission Office (Application fees and/or application status)
Tel:Â +27 12 382 5750/5780/4388/5994/5855
Fax:Â +27 12 382 5134
E-mail: admission@tut.ac.za
STUDENT ACCOUNT PAYMENTS METHODSÂ (REGISTERED STUDENTS)
NO cash will be accepted on campus for paying tuition, meals and residence fees. Please make use of direct bank deposits, electronic bank transfers, and credit card payments. Bank guaranteed cheques are also still accepted. Bank account details:
 STUDENT ACCOUNT Tshwane University of Technology |
STUDENT ACCOUNT Tshwane University of Technology |
SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE Tshwane University of Technology |
 Bank:ABSA |  Bank: Standard Bank | |
 Account type:CHEQUE |  Account type: CHEQUE | |
 Branch: CHURCH STREET WEST |  Branch: WEST END | |
 Branch code:323245/632005 for ACB |  Branch code:01 03 45 |  Branch code:001 |
 Account No: 405 314 2603 |  Account No: 011 414 154 |  Account No:024 |
 Swift address: ABSAZAJJCPT |  Swift address: SBZAZAJJ | |
 Reference: Student number |  Reference: Student number |  Reference: Student number |
General student account enquiries (Employer and/or Sponsored student Enquiries/Fees and Family Discount Enquiries)
Tel:Â +27 12 382 5201/5703/5504/5557
Fax: +27 12 382 4378/5947
Email: MoreMP@tut.ac.za
Email: OdendaalK@tut.ac.za
Refunds
Tel: +27 12 382 4349/4326
Fax: +27 12 382Â 4378
Email: PhutiJ@tut.ac.za
Email: MakgaleJ@tut.ac.za
Student Account Statements, Debt Collections, Acknowledgement of debt and payment arrangements
Tel: 086Â 110 2421 (option 2)
Fax: +27 12 382 5701
Email:Â KhumaloT@tut.ac.za
Study Fees Quotations Enquiries
Tel: 086Â 110 2421 (option 1)
Email: general@tut.ac.za
Need Information or Confused about Something ?
Ask a QuestionSERVICE TYPE | TELEPHONEÂ Â | Â FAX | Â E-MAIL | Â CONTACT PERSON | |||
Under admin, Debt review | +27 12 382 4247 | +27 12 382 4738 | hlangumv@tut.ac.za | Mr Mlamuli Hlangu | |||
Handed over accounts, Deceased students | +27 12 382 5477 | +27 12 382 4738 | mangenat@tut.ac.za | Tebogo Mangena | |||
Handed over accounts, AODâs | +27 12 382 4241 | +27 12 382 4738 | Hlatshwayosb@tut.ac.za | Mr Sidumo Hlatshwayo |
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