University of Cape Town UCT Fee Structure 2026

University of Cape Town UCT Fee Structure 2026; Check out the fees structure for University of Cape Town UCT. Detailed undergraduate fees structure, postgraduate fees structure, fees structure for other non-degree programs and other fees payable by students are uploaded online.

University of Cape Town UCT Fee Structure

Prospective students are to adhere to the following fees payment methods and apply them accordingly. These are applicable to all students who officially register for programs at the University of Cape Town UCT. See also, Entry Requirements for University of Cape Town UCT

Also know that the Institute reserves the right to change fees without prior notice. However, fee changes are subject to approval by the Governing Council and we will update it.

University of Cape Town UCT Fee Structure

Application fees

The relevant application fee should accompany all applications:

Undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region	R100
Undergraduate and postgraduate applications from outside the SADC region	R300
Graduate School of Business (GSB) applications from South Africa and African citizens/residents	R1 750
GSB applications from outside of Africa	USD 300

Note

• Application fees will not be refunded. Paying an application fee does not mean that your application will be successful.
• The application fee may be paid by cash, credit card, direct bank deposit or electronic funds transfer (EFT). Cash payments must be made at the Cashiers Office, Kramer Building, Middle Campus, UCT.
  Credit card payments must be made online.
• EFT payments for all degrees/diplomas EXCEPT GSB must be made to the following account:
  Beneficiary: UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN – No.1 Sundries Account
  Bank: Standard Bank SA Ltd
  Branch: Rondebosch, Western Cape
  Branch Code: 025009
  Account: 071503854
  Swift code (for international payments): SBZAZAJJ
  Reference Number: 11196, applicant number (you will receive your applicant number when your application is captured).
  E.g. 11196 ABCDEF001.
  (This reference number must be entered on the appropriate bank form.)
• *EFT payments for the GSB (Graduate School of Business) programmes must be made to the following account:
  Beneficiary: UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN – No.9 GSB Account
  Bank: Standard Bank SA Ltd
  Branch: Rondebosch, Western Cape
  Branch Code: 025009
  Account: 072953004
  Swift code (for international payments): SBZAZAJJ
  GSB Reference Number: GSB, applicant’s first name, applicant’s last name.
  E.g. GSB Betty Brown
  (This reference number must be entered on the appropriate bank form.)
• Application fees should be paid in South African Rands, except when applying for a GSB qualification from outside the SADC region, in which case payment should be in US dollars.
• UCT graduates are exempt from paying an application fee, except in the case of GSB qualifications.

Acceptance deposit

If you are offered a place on one of the following programmes offered by the Graduate School of Business, you will be asked to pay an acceptance deposit as reflected below. Acceptance deposits are not payable for any other programmes at UCT.

Acceptance fees are non-refundable and will be credited to your student-fee account. Remember to quote your new student number when making this payment. The acceptance fees are currently:

Master of Business Administration: South African/African applicants	R15 000
Master of Business Administration: International applicants	R30 000
Associate in Management (AIM)	R5 000
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA): South African/African applicants	R10 000
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA): International applicants	R20 000
Executive Master of Business Administration: South African/African applicants	R15 000
Executive Master of Business Administration: International applicants	R30 000

Tuition fees

Students at UCT pay tuition fees for every course taken. These tuition fees vary from course to course and cover:

• registration
• all charges for classes, tutorials and laboratories
• ordinary university examinations
• library access
• compulsory personal accident insurance
• the use of general sporting facilities
• in the case of medical students, hospital fees for clinical instruction.

Note: Tuition fees do not cover membership to clubs or societies.

University of Cape Town UCT Fee Structure

Accommodation fees

Residence fees are available in the Student Fees handbook. Please be aware that for catering residences, the meal costs should be added to the residence cost.

Miscellaneous fees and levies

Various charges such as society subscriptions, library fines, traffic fines, student health charges, residence damage costs and emergency loans may be debited to a student’s fees account if they were not settled in the course of the year.

Such charges often appear on accounts late in the year, so it is important to check for these charges before the year-end to ensure acceptance to the next academic year or an invitation to graduate.

Interest

The university charges monthly interest on outstanding balances at 1%. Given that the final fee payment is due on 30 June, interest is charged on 31 July and at the end of each succeeding month.

Estimate of fees

External bursars often request an estimate of student fees before awarding the bursary. This can be obtained from:

• Student Fees handbook Consult ‘Information for Sponsors’, Section 4, for more information.
• Fees office Tel: +27 (0)21 650 1704
  Fax: +27 (0)21 650 4768
  Email: fnd-feeenq@uct.ac.za

Note: Bursars can request pro-forma fees invoices once a copy of the bursary award letter has been forwarded to the Fees Office.

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Fax: +27 (0)21 650 4768

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Tel: +27 (0)21 650 2207
Fax: +27 (0)21 650 5093

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