UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
Fees & Cashiers Office Hours/Location Tel: +27 21 650-1704 FEES OFFICE
Monday – Friday 09h00 – 15h30 Fax: +27 21 650-4768 UCT
Thursday 09h30 – 15h30 EMail: [email protected] PRIVATE BAG X3
Level 3, Kramer Law Building, Middle Campus Web: http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fees 7701, RONDEBOSCH
INITIAL PAYMENT OF FEES: DUE BY 12 March 2021
Each student who intends registering for the 2021 academic year must make an initial payment according to the following
schedule and pay the outstanding balance by 31 July 2021. It is the responsibility of the student to pay this by due date. The
University does not remind students that this payment is due. Payment should be made on this advice, as we do not issue
detailed statements of account prior to registration. Receipt of this advice does not imply acceptance for admission to this
University. It is the responsibility of the student to use the Student Self Service functionality to maintain his/her address,
contact details and check fee balance.
A. TUITION FEES:
1. Each student must make an initial payment of R28 500 by 12 March 2021, subject to a once-off late
payment fee of 8% of the amount unpaid. This includes students who intend registering after the payment
date, for example postgraduate students. It is important for International students to read section C and D
below.
2. Full fees are payable by 12 March 2021 if the total annual fee is less than R 28 500.
3. Proforma invoice can be generated on self-service: https://publicaccess.uct.ac.
za/psp/public/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/UCT_PUBLIC_MENU.UCT_PROFORMA_DIST.GBL?
4. If a student/parent is unsure of the amount to be paid, for example when the student intends registering for a
single course only, it is their responsibility to consult the 2021 Student Fees Booklet, which is available on
the UCT website at URL: http://www.students.uct.ac.za/students/study/handbooks/current#fees_handbook
or contact the Fees Office prior to the payment date to determine the amount due.
5. All Doctorates (by thesis) .......................................................................................................................R22 420
6. Students receiving staff tuition rates as approved by Human Resources need to pay their percentage
contribution of the tuition initial amount not covered. Example: if you receive 90% off, you need to pay 10%
of R28 500 by the due date. Staff tuition rates do not apply to residence fees, see section B below.
7. Students who have been offered UCT financial assistance will not be penalized on any amounts received
from NSFAS and UCT financial assistance.
8. Students who have been made a firm offer of an external bursary must provide the Fees office with a written
bursary confirmation from their sponsors. Students must send bursary letters to [email protected] as
soon as possible. Where the amount of external bursary is less than the initial payment the student must pay
the difference by the 12 March 2021. Students who are uncertain on receiving a bursary, which subsequently
does not materialize, will not have an adjustment made to the 8% penalty fee raised on short payment of the
initial fees or to interest charged.
9. Students receiving confirmed UCT scholarships may deduct 50% of the annual award towards the initial
payment of fees due. Awards which have not been confirmed by the due date, may not be used to reduce the
initial payment due. Such awards when confirmed will be credited towards fees due by 31 July 2021.
10. Students who have been offered UCT accommodation need to pay residence initial fees as per section B
below.
11. Students registering for courses after 31 July, tuition is due immediately on registration. Interest is charged a
month after registration.
12. Students must settle all fees due by 31 July 2021.
STUDENTS INTENDING TO REGISTER WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
(GSB):
1. Students must make an initial payment as follows, subject to a once-off late payment fee of 8% of the amount
unpaid. This includes students who intend registering after the payment date.
(a) All students with South African citizenship or permanent residence for qualifications NOT listed in the table
below must pay R28 500 by 12 March 2021 or registration whichever date is earlier.
Program Due date Amount due
MBA - Full-time local students 1st payment due prior to 1st February 2021 R 95 075
MBA - Modular 1st year (2021/2022) 1st payment due prior to 1st February 2021 R 60 700
MBA - Modular 2nd year (2020/2021) 1st payment due prior to 25th January 2021 R 34 375
MBA - Full-time international students Full fees due prior to 1st February 2021 ZAR 514 300
MBA – Modular international students- Full fees due prior to 1st February 2021 ZAR 328 400
1st Year (2021/2022)
MBA – Modular international students- Full fees due prior to 25th January 2021 ZAR 185 900
2nd Year (2020/2021)
MBA – Executive 1st year (2021/2022) 1st payment due prior to 19th February 2021 R 70 465
MBA – Executive 2nd year (2020/2021) 1st payment due prior to 18th January 2021 R 63 430
MBA – Executive 1st year Full-time Full fees due prior to 19th February 2021 ZAR 400 300
international students
MBA – Executive 2nd year Full-time Full fees due prior to 18th January 2021 ZAR 300 600
international students (2020/2021)
Master of Commerce in Development 1st payment due prior to 25th February 2021 R 48 020
Finance 1st year (2021/2022)
Master of Commerce in Development 1st payment due prior to 26th January 2021 R 14 285
Finance 2nd year (2020/2021)
Master of Commerce in Development Full fees due prior to 25th February 2021 ZAR 205 400
Finance 1st year (2021/2022)
International students
Master of Commerce in Development Full fees due prior to 26th January 2021 ZAR 59 560
Finance 2nd year (2020/2021)
International students
Master of Philosophy in Inclusive 1st payment due prior to 5th February 2021 R 47 185
Innovation 1st year
Master of Philosophy in Inclusive Full fees due prior to 5th February 2021 ZAR 203 400
Innovation 1st year International students
Master of Philosophy in Inclusive 1st payment due prior to 25th January 2021 R 11 180
Innovation 2nd year (2020/2021)
Master of Philosophy in Inclusive Full fees due prior to 25th January 2021 ZAR 19 680
Innovation 2nd year (2020/2021)
International students
CEMS Master of Management 1st payment due prior to 23rd August 2021 R 40 420
Specialising in International Management
CEMS Master of Management Full fees due prior to 23rd August 2021 ZAR 173 235
Specialising in International Management
International students
January 2021 intake
Postgraduate Diploma in Management 1st payment due prior to 08th January 2021 R 31 465
Practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Full fees due prior to 08th January 2021 R 134 100
Practice international students
Mid-Year 2020-2021 intake
Postgraduate Diploma in Management 1st payment due prior to 18th January 2021 R 28 090
Practice
Mid-Year 2021-2022 intake
Postgraduate Diploma in Management 1st payment due prior to 25th May 2021 R 21 630
Practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Development 1st payment due prior to 1st April 2021 R 41 650
Finance
Postgraduate Diploma in Development Full fees due prior to 1st April 2021 ZAR 150 000
Finance International students
Note: The amounts reflected above are the totals that must be paid and are inclusive of the acceptance fee
paid (applicable to first year GSB students only) to secure your place.
(b) All Doctorates (by thesis) .........................................................................................................................R22 420
2. Full fees are payable if the total annual fee is less than R 28 500.
3. If a student/parent is unsure of the amount to be paid, for example when the student intends registering for a single
course only, it is their responsibility to consult the 2021 Student Fees Booklet, which is available on the UCT
website at URL: http://www.students.uct.ac.za/students/study/handbooks/current#fees_handbook or contact the
GSB Finance Office prior to the payment date to determine the amount due.
4. Students must settle all fees due by 31 July 2021.
B. RESIDENCE FEES:
1. The initial payment towards residence fees is: Catering residence........................................ R35 000
Self-catering residence.................................R23 000
Students in a catering residence must make an initial payment of R63 500 (R28 500 tuition + R35 000 residence);
a student in a self-catering residence must make an initial payment of R51 500 (R28 500 + R23 000).
2. Should these amounts not be paid by due date (12 March 2021) a once-off late payment fee of 8% of the
unpaid amount will be levied.
3. Students receiving a late residence offer, need to pay the initial residence fee on acceptance of the offer.
4. Students receiving an offer after 31 July, full residence fees are due immediately, and will start accumulating
interest a month after signing into residence.
5. Returning students must pay any outstanding fees by 15 January 2021 or their offer of a place in residence will be
withdrawn. Any payment made will go towards settling an old debt first
C. SADC STUDENTS:
Students from SADC countries and non-South African students who do not have permanent residence but pay local
fees, must pay the minimum initial fee for tuition and residence PLUS the SADC Administrative fee of R4 200 prior to
registration or by 12 March 2021, whichever date occurs first. Any unpaid amount is subject to 8% once off penalty.
Ø Students not in UCT residence must make an initial payment of R32 700 (R28 500 tuition +R4 200
admin fee);
Ø Students in catering residence must make an initial payment of R67 700 (R28 500 tuition + R35 000
residence +R4 200 admin fee);
Ø Students in self-catering residence must make an initial payment of R55 700 (R28 500 tuition +
R23 000 residence+ R4 200 admin fee).
D. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
International students must make a minimum initial payment towards the tuition fees, international term fees and
residence fees (where applicable), prior to registration or before Friday 12 March 2021, whichever date is earlier. If
payment is not received on or before the due date, a once-off late payment fee of 8% of the unpaid amount will be
charged. Allow a minimum of 14 working days for the payment to reflect in UCT's bank account.
Payment due prior to registration for;
Ø UCT full-time international fee-paying students (except Master's & PhD students): ZAR100 000
Ø Master's full time-international students (Coursework & Dissertation): ZAR66 500
Ø Master's full-time international students (Dissertation only): Full fees + ZAR4 200 non-refundable
international service fee
Ø PhD full-time international students: R22 420 + ZAR4 200 non-refundable international service fee
This is not the full cost. Final payment is due by 31 July 2021
Plus if applicable
Ø Residence (catering) initial payment ZAR35 000 or
Ø Residence (self-catering) initial payment ZAR23 000
This is not full residence cost.
E. METHODS OF PAYMENT:
1. Direct deposit / internet transfer into the UCT bank account at Standard Bank Rondebosch, Branch code 025009,
Account No: 270689982. Swift address (for payments from outside South Africa) SBZA ZAJJ. Quote student
number as reference.
2. Debit card payments can only be made via the Cashiers Office by the card-holder.
3. Credit card payments can be made at the Cashiers Office by the card-holder; on-line directly to the student fee
account via the UCT website URL: http:/payonline.uct.ac.za
4. Cash payments to a maximum of ZAR1 500 will be accepted by the UCT Cashier.
5. No receipt will be issued except for cash payments.
6. Where payment is made for students from outside the Rand currency area, payment must be made by
Telegraphic Transfer into the UCT bank account No: 27 068 9982, at Standard Bank, Rondebosch, Branch Code:
025009, Swift Address: SBZA ZAJJ. Quote the student no. as the reference and fax a copy of the transfer form to
+27 21 650 4768. Allow at least 14 working days for bank transfers to reach UCT's account. Clearance will only
be granted when payment has been received. Returning students must also clear any outstanding fee debt.
7. Where our offices remain closed on campus due to social distancing protocols. Payments can be made at the
bank, EFT or online by using a credit card
PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE OF FEES IS DUE BY 31 July 2021 AND WILL BE RENDERED IN TERMS OF A
DETAILED MONTHLY STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT. STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNT WILL BE SENT OUT
FROM April ONWARDS.
17 December 2020
