{"id":5757,"date":"2020-09-09T14:47:36","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T14:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?p=5757"},"modified":"2020-09-09T14:47:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T14:47:36","slug":"university-of-pretoria-postgraduate-tuition-fees-per-faculty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/university-of-pretoria-postgraduate-tuition-fees-per-faculty\/","title":{"rendered":"university of Pretoria Postgraduate tuition fees per-faculty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2275010712\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p><strong>Please use the 2026 study year for quotations.&nbsp; The new 2026 fee structure may only be available towards mid December 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payment dates 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>The 50% (half of the account) due date on 30 April has been extended until 30 June 2026. The deadline for payments due on 31 July (full payment of the account) has also been extended by 2 months to 30 September 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 30 April payment date for the 2,5% discount will remain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALL POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fees for the next study year are normally available as from December.&nbsp; Quotations will be available (before the new fees are known) with the current year\u2019s fees.&nbsp; Please see the information at the bottom of this page or the Quotation icon.<\/li><li>The Fees paid by bursaries icon has information for students studying with a bursary.<\/li><li>There is no distinction in tuition fees between part-time and full-time studies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RESEARCH MASTERS and DOCTORATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Registrations for research Masters and Doctorates will be levied an annual tuition fee, subject to a possible annual increase and will be payable for each year of registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HONOURS and MASTERS BY COURSEWORK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Registrations for Honours and Masters by coursework degrees will be levied as per the tables per faculty, provided that the student completes the degree in the prescribed period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>NOT COMPLETED DEGREE WITHIN PRESCRIBED PERIOD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Should a masters by research or doctoral degree not be completed in the prescribed period, the new annual fee structure applicable at that point in time will be applicable for any subsequent years of re-registration that are allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Where a final hard copy of the thesis in the case of doctoral studies; a dissertation in the case of Masters by Research studies and a mini-dissertation in the case of Masters by Coursework studies is submitted to the Student Administration Office of the respective faculty by 15 February, the faculty should liaise with the finance department to have the fees adjusted. Any student who did not submit the final copy of the thesis\/dissertation\/mini-dissertation by 15 February will have to register again. If the final hard copy of the thesis in the case of doctoral studies; a dissertation in the case of Masters by Research studies and a mini-dissertation in the case of Masters by Coursework studies is submitted to the Student Administration Office of the respective faculty by 31 March, a student will have to re-register and an administration fee (determined on an annual basis) will be levied. If the final hard copy of the thesis in the case of doctoral studies; a dissertation in the case of Masters by Research studies and a mini-dissertation in the case of Masters by Coursework studies is not submitted to the Student Administration Office of the respective faculty by 31 March a student will have to re-register and tuition fees will be levied accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Should a one-year master\u2019s degree not be completed in one year, the annual fee applicable for that master\u2019s degree will be charged annually from the second year onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>INTERRUPTION\/LEAVE OF ABSENCE DURING STUDIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>No interruption may occur in a postgraduate student\u2019s registration for a postgraduate study programme. The student has to register every year even if they require a leave of absence for that year. For students who are in exceptional cases granted a period of leave of absence, will be levied only the annual initial registration fee for the year they are absent and will on their return be subject to the new annual tuition fee structure applicable for the year at that point in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Once a student has registered his\/her personal and own specific student account details, as well as information on possible rebates, can be found on the UP Student Portal (\u201cStudent Centre\u201d).<\/li><li>If you are a first-time user of the UP Student Portal, go to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/http\/www.up.ac.za\/portal\">http:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/portal<\/a>; click on \u201cNew User\u201d and enter your student number as username. Type in your ID\/passport number and click on \u201cProceed\u201d.<\/li><li>Average fees for the various programmes in the faculties are set out in the tables on the following pages and are based on the average cost of the study programmes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Note that the fees for some study programmes may differ from those specified in the table on the following pages.<\/li><li>Fees do not include the cost of prescribed books, stationery, research costs or other study-related expenses.<\/li><li>University fees are payable in advance, however, it is permissible to pay your fees in three instalments, viz.:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The initial fee or re-registration fee is payable prior to registration.<\/li><li>Half (50%) of the student\u2019s full account is payable before or on 30 April<\/li><li>The full (100%) amount of the student\u2019s account is payable before or on 31 July.<\/li><li>The Summary of fees and Statement of Account icons contain handy information.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On discontinuation of studies, all outstanding fees become due immediately.&nbsp; See the Discontinuation icon for discontinuation dates and how to discontinue.<\/li><li>If a degree is completed mid-year, AND the student registers for a new degree in the same year, the FULL tuition fees are immediately payable on registration. Fees are fully payable by end of July of any study year, irrespective of when in the year the student registered for the programme.<\/li><li>Tuition fees are levied for the study programme as a whole or per individual subject course.&nbsp;The latter applies to coursework-based study programmes.<\/li><li>Tuition fees for subject course\/modules taken in addition to the standard study programme are levied in addition to the tuition fees.<\/li><li>In the following tables \u201cp.s.\u201d indicates the tuition fees that are levied per individual subject\/module\/course.&nbsp;An estimate of the total fee for the study programme provided on the following pages.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Estimated tuition fees per year (SA and SADC country citizens)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:&nbsp;The estimated average fees below are for 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see below table or view&nbsp;the pdf version of the latest fees&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/media\/shared\/715\/2026\/estimated-tuition-fees-per-year-pg-2026.zp186507.pdf\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<strong>Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DOCTORATES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All Research Doctorates<\/td><td>R19 405 per annumSubject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MASTER\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp; MCom\u2022&nbsp; MAdmin\u2022&nbsp; MPhil&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;R18 110 per annum&nbsp;Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>&nbsp;(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp; MCom\u2022&nbsp; MPhil&nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; MPhil Taxation&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; MPA\u2022&nbsp; MPhil Internal Audit\u2022&nbsp; MBA(at GIBS)&nbsp;(get info from GIBS)<\/td><td>R47 910 per annum*R63 180 per annum*R47 910 per annum*R50 585 per annum*R33 265 per annum*<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gibs.co.za\/\">www.GIBS.co.za<\/a>**Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HONOUR\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp; BCom(Hons),\u2022&nbsp; BAdmin(Hons)<\/td><td>From R28&nbsp;000 to R45&nbsp;000Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Faculty of Education<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DOCTORATES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All Research Doctorates<\/td><td>R19 405 per annumSubject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MASTER\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 &nbsp;MEd<\/td><td>R18 110 per annumSubject to annual increase<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp; MEd (Educational Psychology)&nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; MEd (Leadership and Management)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Estimated cost:&nbsp; R37&nbsp;755Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HONOUR\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp; BEd(Hons)<\/td><td>From R38 000 to R41 000Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Faculty of Law<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DOCTORATES &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All research doctorates&nbsp;<\/td><td>R19 405 per annumSubject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MASTER\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp; LLM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; MPhil<\/td><td>&nbsp;R18 110 per annumSubject to annual increases&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp; LLM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; MPhil<\/td><td>&nbsp;From R26 000 to R46 000Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<strong>Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DOCTORATES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All Research Doctorates<\/td><td>R19 405 per annumSubject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MASTER\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp; MCons Sci\u2022&nbsp; MSc(Agric)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; MSc\u2022&nbsp; MAgric<\/td><td>R18 110 per annumSubject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp; MSc(Agric)&nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; MSc\u2022&nbsp; MAgric&nbsp;<\/td><td>From R35 000 to R41&nbsp;000Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HONOUR\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp; BSc(Hons)\u2022&nbsp; BAgric(Hons)\u2022&nbsp; BSc (Hons) Financial&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Engineering\u2022&nbsp; BSc (Hons) Actuarial&nbsp;&nbsp; Sciences<\/td><td>From R33&nbsp;000 to R50&nbsp;000Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and&nbsp;Information Technology&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DOCTORATES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>All Research Doctorates<\/strong><\/td><td>R19 405 per annumSubject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MASTER\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>School of Engineering<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; MEng, MSc (Applied Science)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>School for the Built Environment<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; MTRP, MArch, ML, MInt, MSc(QS)MSc (Constr Mngt),<br>MSc (Real Estate)&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>School of Information Technology<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; MIS, MSc (Computer Science),<br>MIT (Information Systems)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Graduate School of Technology Management<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; MTIM [MEng \/ MSc (Tech Mngt)]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>R18 110 per annum&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MASTER\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>&nbsp;(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td><strong>School for the Built Environment<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; MTRP, MSc (Real Estate)&nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; MArch (Prof), ML(Prof), MInt(Prof)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>School of Information Technology<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; MIT(Information Technology)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Graduate School of Technology Management<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; MEM [ MEng \/ MSc (Engineering Management) ]\u2022&nbsp;MPM [MEng\/MSc (Project Management)]\u2022&nbsp; MTIM [ MEng \/ MSc (Technology Management) ]<\/td><td>&nbsp;From R25 000\u2013 R42&nbsp;000 per annum&nbsp;From R37&nbsp;000\u2013 R42 000 per annum&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From R25&nbsp;000\u2013 R42 000 per annum&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1st yr R80 4002nd yr R54 6003+ yr billed per annum&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HONOUR\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Coursework<\/strong>&nbsp;(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td><strong>School of Engineering<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; BEng(Hons),&nbsp; BSc Applied Science(Hons)<strong>School for the Built Environment<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; BArch(Hons), BL(Hons)\u2022&nbsp; BSc(Hons)(QS)\/(Constr Mngt)\/(Real Est)&nbsp;<strong>School of Information Technology<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; BIS(Hons),\u2022&nbsp; BSc(Hons)(Computer Science)<strong>Graduate School of Technology Management<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; BEng(Hons)\u2022&nbsp; BSc(Hons)<\/td><td>From R41 000- 67&nbsp;000*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Subject to annual increases&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Faculty of Theology<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DOCTORATES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All Research Doctorates<\/td><td>R19 405 per annumSubject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MASTER\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp; MTh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>R18 110 per annumSubject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td>&nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; MTh\u2022&nbsp; MDiv&nbsp;<\/td><td>From R37&nbsp;000 to R47&nbsp;000Subject to annual increases&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HONOUR\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;BTh Hons Theology<\/td><td>From R32&nbsp;000 to R37&nbsp;000Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<strong>Faculty of Veterinary Science<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DOCTORATES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All Research Doctorates<\/td><td>R19 405 per annumSubject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MASTER\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 MSc (Veterinary Science)<\/td><td>R18 110 per annumSubject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td>\u2022 MMedVet&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 MSc (Various Options)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>From R35&nbsp;000 to&nbsp; R41&nbsp;000Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<strong>Faculty of Health Sciences<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DOCTORATES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All Research Doctorates<\/td><td>R19 405 per annumSubject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MASTER\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research<\/strong><\/td><td>All Research Masters<\/td><td>R18 110 per annumSubject to annual increases&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td><strong>Medicine<\/strong>\u2022 MMed\u2022 MSc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 MMilMed\u2022 MPharmMed\u2022 MPhil&nbsp;\u2022 M Early Childhood Intervention&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Dentistry<\/strong>\u2022 MScDent, MChD&nbsp;<strong>Healthcare Sciences<\/strong>\u2022 MCur, MPhysT, MDietetics, MOccTher<strong>Health Systems and Public Health<\/strong>\u2022 MSc\u2022 MMed (Public Health Medicine)\u2022 MPH (Master in Public Health)<\/td><td>&nbsp;R18&nbsp;110 per annum*R18&nbsp;110 per annum*R18&nbsp;110 per annum*R20&nbsp;690 per annum*R20&nbsp;690 per annum*R20&nbsp;690 per annum*&nbsp;R18&nbsp;110 per annum*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;R20&nbsp;690 per annum*&nbsp;R18&nbsp;110 per annum*&nbsp;R18&nbsp;110 per annum*&nbsp;R20&nbsp;690 per annum*&nbsp;*Subject to annual increases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HONOUR\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td>All Honours programmes<\/td><td>Estimated cost:&nbsp; R40&nbsp;080Subject to annual increases&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Faculty of Humanities<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DOCTORATES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All Research Doctorates<\/td><td>R19 405 per annumSubject to annual increases&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MASTER\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research<\/strong><\/td><td>All Research Masters<\/td><td>R18 110 per annum&nbsp;Subject to annual increases&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coursework<\/strong>(includes part-coursework\/part research)<\/td><td><strong>Languages<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; MA&nbsp;<strong>Social Sciences<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; MSW\u2022&nbsp; MA, MSocSci&nbsp;<strong>The Arts<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; MA,&nbsp; MMus&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From R35&nbsp;000 to R47 000&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to annual increases&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HONOUR\u2019S PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Languages<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; BA Hons&nbsp;<strong>Social Sciences<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; BA Hons,&nbsp; BSocSci Hons&nbsp;<strong>The Arts<\/strong>\u2022&nbsp; BA Hons\u2022&nbsp; BMus Hons&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From R31&nbsp;000 to R49&nbsp;000&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to annual increases&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quotations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fees for the next study year are normally available as from December.&nbsp; Quotations will be available (before the new fees are known) with the current year\u2019s fees.&nbsp; Also, see the Fees paid by bursaries icon if you are studying with a bursary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consult the faculty yearbooks on the UP web for the course codes or academic plan code&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/yearbooks\/home\">http:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/yearbooks\/home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u2022&nbsp;On the UP web, click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www1.up.ac.za\/uplogin\/faces\/login.jspx?contextType=external&amp;username=string&amp;password=secure_string&amp;challenge_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.up.ac.za%2Fuplogin%2Ffaces%2Flogin.jspx&amp;request_id=4282716872351882320&amp;authn_try_count=0&amp;locale=en_GB&amp;resource_url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww1.up.ac.za%252Fwcportal%252Ffaces%252Fsso\">My UP&nbsp;Login<\/a><br>\u2022&nbsp;Login on the UP Student Portal<br>\u2022&nbsp;Enter the Student Centre (self service)<br>\u2022&nbsp;Click the Student Finances tab, again Student Finances tab on the next page and you will find the quotation option<br>\u2022&nbsp;The system will allow academic plan or module selection&nbsp;option for&nbsp; postgraduate studies.&nbsp; Only use&nbsp;<strong>one&nbsp;<\/strong>of the two options (Example of a course selection option:&nbsp; Subject Area:&nbsp; EKN, Catalog Number: 120)&nbsp; Use the academic plan code for Doctorate and some Master studies.&nbsp; Use the course selection option for Hons and some Master studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;Complete the required fields<br>\u2022&nbsp;Use the plus (+) button to add modules or the minus (-) button to remove modules<br>\u2022&nbsp;Click the Generate Quote button to view, save or print the quotation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please ensure your browser allows pop-ups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-4291796247\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone 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