UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

STUDENT FEES 2023

CONTENTS Page

1. How can payment be effected ............................................................. 2

2. Student account enquiries .................................................................. 3
3. Fees payable prior to registration and registration fees payable ..................... 3
4. Fees payable at registration (All full-time, part-time, extracurricular
and semester programmes) ................................................................. 3
5. Tuition fees ................................................................................... 4
5.1 Undergraduate students from foreign countries ......................................... 4
5.2 Postgraduate students from foreign countries ........................................... 5
5.3 Undergraduate programmes (including LLB and PGCE) ................................ 5
5.4 Honours degrees .............................................................................. 6
5.5 Coursework master’s degrees .............................................................. 6
5.6 Dissertation-based master’s degrees (non-tutored) ..................................... 6
5.7 Doctoral degrees ............................................................................. 6
5.8 Four-year programmes ...................................................................... 6
5.9 Faculty of Education (SWC and APK Campuses} ......................................... 7
5.9.1 Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture .................................................. 7
5.9.2 College of Business & Economics .......................................................... 9
5.9.3 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ...................................... 10
5.9.4 Faculty of Health Sciences .................................................................. 11
5.9.5 Faculty of Humanities ....................................................................... 12
5.9.6 Faculty of Science ........................................................................... 12
5.9.7 Faculty of Education ......................................................................... 13
6. Fees payable for University residence .................................................... 14
7. Sundry fees.................................................................................... 15
8. Rules in respect of fees payable ........................................................... 16
9. General guidelines for the payment of fees .............................................. 17
10. Cancellation of studies and modules ...................................................... 18
11. Financial liability upon total cancellation of studies or
cancellation of certain modules ........................................................... 18
12. Non-refundable fees ......................................................................... 19
13. Student cards ................................................................................. 19
14. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).................................... 19
15. Students receiving full scholarships ....................................................... 20

UNIVERSITY OFFICE
January 2023
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STUDENT FEES 2023

STUDENT FEES

1. How payment can be effected

1.1 Payments can be made at any FNB branch.

Direct payments made at FNB and FNB ATM to the UJ bank account will reflect on the student account
within 15 minutes. Electronic Fund Transfers (EFTs) from banks other than FNB might take up to two
days to reflect on the student account. EFTs from outside the country take longer, and students must
allow at least ten days for the allocation of funds.

The FNB Student Fee Account of the University is set up as a predefined beneficiary at all major banks,
and, therefore, you do not need the actual bank account number to make a payment. Select the UJ
Tuition Fee Account as a beneficiary. The banking details are as follows:

Account Name: University of Johannesburg Branch: Client Services

UJ Tuition Fee Account Branch Code: 210-554
Account Number: 62615873199 Swift Code: FIRNZ AJJ
Account Type: Cheque Account

Students must write their names and student numbers clearly in bold letters on the deposit slip.
A copy of the slip can be emailed to [email protected]. Students must keep a copy for
their own records for at least two years.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The University encounters numerous problems with bank transfers.
Therefore, students and parents are requested to provide the University with copies of the bank
deposit slips when bank transfers are made.

1.2 E-payments
Students and parents can pay their tuition fees online through the website: www.uj.ac.za by using
their valid credit/cheque card.

1.3 Students and parents can use the debit order system whereby the outstanding balance (with the
exception of the first minimum payment) can be paid in ten equal instalments from 1 March to 1
December. This method of payment has the following advantages:

 Payments can be made over ten months, leaving the student/parent with a better cash-flow
situation.
 No interest is levied as long as the debit order is honoured.
 Payments cannot go astray.
 It saves time.

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2. Student account enquiries

a. Students should enquire directly at the relevant faculty in instances where the modules registered
for are reflected incorrectly in the fee statement.

b. Enquiries about tuition fees and incorrect account debits or credits should be directed to the
Student Finance call centre on the following telephone numbers:

011 559 4555

Queries can also be emailed to [email protected]

3. Fees payable prior to registration and registration fees payable
The University reserves the right to change fees without prior notice or without providing reasons.
3.1 Application fee − 2023manual applications R200,00
Web applications − No fee
3.2 Residence deposit − applicable only to students applying
for residence at the University for the first time in 2022 R1 220,00
Residence deposit − 2022 R1 220,00
3.3 A non-refundable registration fee of R610,00
per registration process
3.4 A non-refundable additional late registration fee of R2 250,00
per registration process where applicable.
3.5 ICT levy R430,00
Payable per registration process and is non-refundable

4. Fees payable at registration (All full-time, part-time, extracurricular and semester programmes)

4.1 The first instalment on University accounts for all students, excluding students whose total fees are
paid by sponsors or employers, have to pay the following minimum amounts prior or on the date of
academic registration.

 Day students (tuition fees) R3 870,00

(All students not residing in the residences)
 Residence students
(only students with acceptance letters from residences) R6 470,00
Tuition fees: R3 870,00
Residence fees: R2 600,00

(In the case of total cancellation, the non-refundable ICT levy and registration fee are forfeited.
Residence fees are charged on a sliding scale according to actual days in residence.)

4.2 Students registering after the dates prescribed in the calendar must pay a late registration fee in
addition to the normal registration fee. They will furthermore be liable for full payment of the ICT
levy, registration, late registration, and tuition fees if they register after the dates mentioned in par.
8.3
4.3 Amount payable by students for the lodging of a re-submission of a dissertation, minor dissertation, or
thesis: R950,00

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5. Tuition fees
Tuition fees are determined yearly per module, except in the case of dissertations or theses where
fees are levied per semester per degree programme until such time as the dissertation or thesis is
lodged in its final form at the faculty concerned.

5.1 Undergraduate students from foreign countries

5.1.1 Tuition fees are payable as follows:

 An upfront payment of 30% of tuition fees is to be paid at registration.

 65% of the tuition fees are to be paid by 30 April.
 100% of the tuition fees are to be paid by 31 July.

5.1.2 In addition to the normal tuition fee, all students are liable to pay the non-refundable ICT levy, the
registration fee and the non-refundable international levy as follows:

❑ SADC & African countries: Non-refundable ICT levy and

registration fee plus normal tuition fees plus non-refundable R2 000,00
international levy of

❑ Other countries: Non-refundable ICT levy and registration fee

plus normal tuition fees plus non-refundable international levy of R17 000,00

❑ SADC & African countries: Non-degree purposes/occasional/

practical training: non-refundable ICT levy and registration fee
plus normal tuition fees plus a non-refundable international levy R2 000,00
of

❑ Other countries: Non-degree purposes/occasional/practical

training: non-refundable ICT levy and registration fee plus
normal tuition fees plus a non-refundable international levy of R8 000,00

❑ All countries: Extracurricular/short courses and non-subsidised

courses: non-refundable ICT levy and registration fee plus normal
tuition fees plus a non-refundable international levy of R1 000,00

❑ Affiliate students: Non-refundable ICT levy and registration fee

plus normal tuition fee plus non-refundable international levy of R2 000,00

❑ Asylum seekers/Refugees/Diplomat students: Remission of

international levy

❑ Study Abroad
Reciprocal Exchange Administration fee R 2 500,00

❑ Approved special international programmes R33 000,00

Charges of fees that are governed by UJ partnership agreements.

ISEP Direct R10 000,00

IDEP short collaborative programmes

❑ Postdoctoral students: Waiving of the international levy

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5.2 Postgraduate students from foreign countries

5.2.1 Tuition fees are payable as follows:

 An upfront payment of 30% of tuition fees is to be paid at registration.

 65% of the tuition fees are to be paid by 30 April.
 100% of the tuition fees to be paid by 31 July.

5.2.2 In addition to the normal tuition fee, all students are required to pay the non-refundable ICT levy,
registration fee and the non-refundable international levy of R2 000,00

5.2.3 Study abroad tuition fees

 Free moving/fee paying R33 000,00

 Island Programmes R33 000,00
 Short Learning Programmes R33 000,00
 Exchange Students R17 000,00

5.3 Undergraduate programmes (including LLB and PGCE)

The average cost for degrees per year in the different faculties, if the prescribed programmes are
followed, is as follows: Fees may vary depending on the composition of the particular degree.

HUMANITIES R43 483,00 R53 723,00

Specialised Practical training R56 663,00 R72 781,00

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS R24 341,00 R54 755,00

SCIENCE

Non-laboratory modules R45 536,00 R54 099,00

Laboratory modules R68 299,00 R75 976,00

LAW R43 994,00 R50 516,00

EDUCATION R43 994,00 R58 721,00

HEALTH SCIENCES

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Non-laboratory modules R53 977,00 R55 252,00

Laboratory modules R51 416,00 R91 182,00

ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT

ENVIRONMENT R51 416,00 R63 562,00

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE R53 687,00 R65 966,00

Fees can amount to more or less than this, per year, depending on the composition of the modules.

5.4 Honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas

The fees for the complete programme amount between R40 155,00 and R70 266. Fees may vary
depending on the composition of a particular qualification. Students doing a programme over a period
of more than one year must bear in mind that the normal annual increase in fees applies to the second
and subsequent years of study.

5.5 Coursework master's degrees

The fees for the complete programme amount average between R43 087,00and R107 617,00. Fees
may vary depending on the composition of the particular master's degree. Students doing a programme
over a period of more than one year must bear in mind that the normal annual increase in fees applies
to the second and subsequent years of study.

(MCom Business Management, Strategic Management, Master of Technology Architectural Technology

(Professional) and LLM excluded − information about curricula, tuition fees, etc., is supplied by the
relevant departments.)

5.6 Dissertation-based master's degrees (non-tutored)

 The average fee per year R21 548,00

5.7 Doctoral degrees

 The average fee per year R21 548,00

5.8 Four-year programmes:

The average cost for first-year students for the four-year programmes in the different faculties is as
follows: Fees may vary depending on the composition of the particular degree.

5.8.1 Faculty of Science

R34 410,00 R53 977,00
Non-refundable registration fee R610,00 R610,00
Non-refundable ICT levy R430,00 R430,00

Faculty of Engineering and the Built

5.8.2
Environment R30 953,00 R37 867,00
Non-refundable registration fee R610,00 R610,00
Non-refundable ICT levy R430,00 R430,00

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5.8.3 College of Business & Economics

R33 685,00 R45 208,00
Non-refundable registration fee R610,00 R610,00
Non-refundable ICT levy R430,00 R430,00
5.8.4 Faculty of Humanities
Degree Programmes
R31 782,00 R42 154,00
Non-refundable registration fee R610,00 R610,00
Non-refundable ICT levy R430,00 R430,00

5.8.5 Faculty of Health Sciences

Diploma Programmes
R33 708,00 R47 651,00
Non-refundable registration fee R610,00 R610,00
Non-refundable ICT levy R430,00 R430,00
Degree Programmes
R40 484,00 R55 961,00

5.8.6 Faculty of Education: (SWC and APK Campuses)

❑ Annual tuition fees are subject to change without prior notice.

❑ International students pay additional registration fees. Please consult previous pages for
information on this.
❑ The minimum payment on or before the date of registration for each academic year:
R3 870.
❑ Registration fees and ITC levy should be added annually to the tuition fees.
Four-year degree programme: R49 899,00 R58 023,00
Non-refundable registration fee R610,00 R610,00
Non-refundable ICT levy R430,00 R430,00

The Faculty of Education does not offer extended degree programmes.

5.9 The cost for programmes per year offered on the Doornfontein, APB (Bunting Road), and Soweto Campuses
are as follows: Fees may vary depending on the composition of the particular programme.

5.9.1 Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture*

❑ Annual tuition fees are subject to change without prior notice.

❑ The minimum payment on the date of registration is: R3 870.
❑ Registration fees and ITC levy should be added annually to tuition fees.
❑ Start-up equipment would be required for students registering for the first time ranging from
R6 000 to R9 000, depending on the programme.

Architecture:

Dip R46 281,00 R62 783,00

BArch R57 919,00 R61 180,00

MTech (Research) R22 788,00 per year

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Master of Technology

(Professional) coursework R61 239,00 R61 239,00

BA Hons (Architecture) R75 470,00 per year

BA R56 006,00 R60 524,00

BAHons R44 575,00 per year

Master’s (Design) R22 812,00 per year

Fashion Production:

Dip R49 127,00 R52 088,00

BA R55 108,00 R57 939,00

MTech R21 705,00 per year

PhD in Art History R21 719,00 per year

BA R53 687,00 R63 744,00

BAHons R44 577,00 per year

Master’s R22 811,00 per year

PhD in Art & Design R23 345,00 per year

Interior Design:

BAHons R43 750,00 per year

Master’s R22 811,00 per year

Dip R49 982,00 R52 217,00

Multimedia:

BA R55 036,00 R62 271,00

BAHons R44 577,00 per year

Master’s R22 811,00 per year

BA

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R58 873,00 R65 966,00

BAHons (Industrial Design) R56 528,00 per year

Master’s R22 811,00 per year

5.9.2 College of Business & Economics

❑ *Fees are subject to change without prior notice.

❑ The minimum payment on the date of registration is: R3 870.

BTech R74 045,00

Food and Beverage Operations:

Dip R45 585,00 R62 165,00

Hospitality Management:

Dip R44 201,00 R63 532,00

BTech R40 057,00 per year

Human Resources Management:

Dip R27 219,00 R38 975,00

BTech R50 602,00

Information Technology:

Dip R37 022,00 R68 510,00

Advanced Diploma R38 272,00

Logistics:

Dip R26 091,00 R38 674,00

BTech R34 077,00

Marketing:

Dip R23 479,00 R38 674,00

BTech R38 673,00

Retail Business Management

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Dip R25 837,00 R36 173,00

Advanced Diploma R44 771,00

Small Business Management:

Dip R27 496,00 R38 122,00

Tourism Management:

Dip R22 102,00 R33 154,00

BTech R41 452,00

Transportation Management:

Dip R27 668,00 R38 674,00

BTech R48 055,00

All Diplomas (not mentioned above):

R43 203,00 R49 726,00

Advanced Diplomas (not mentioned above):

R37 995,00 R46 741,00

National Diplomas/Diplomas
R25 993,00 R45 318,00
Extended Diplomas
R37 411,00 R41 297,00
Advanced Diplomas
R35 941,00 R71 116,00
BTech Programmes
R31 834,00 R49 254,00
Three-year Degrees
R24 341,00 R54 755,00
Extended Degrees
R33 681,00 R45 208,00

5.9.3 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

 *Fees are subject to change without prior notice.

 The minimum payment on the date of registration is: R3 870.
 The fees mentioned are for Theory. For the cost of Experiential Learning, the different
departments can be contacted.

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5.9.4 Faculty of Health Sciences*

❑ *Fees are subject to change without prior notice.

❑ The minimum payment on the date of registration is: R3 870.

Tuition fees (approximate amount per year per qualification)

Note: Some programmes charge levies for practical subjects. Complete information on levies is
available at the relevant department.

Biomedical Technology:
NDip
R27 624,00 R56 641,00
MTech
R44 194,00 per year
DTech
R44 194,00 per year

Chiropractic:
MTech
R98 070,00 per year

Environmental Health:
MTech
R44 194,00 per year
DTech
R44 194,00 per year

Homoeopathy:
MTech
R49 034,00 per year
DTech
R23 210,00 per year

Nursing:
BCur
R51 108,00 R52 492,00

FND Nursing
R19 337,00 R26 206,00

BCur (Ed et Adm)

R27 611,00 R48 343,00

MCur
R44 194,00 R49 611,00
DCur
R44 194,00 per year

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Optometry:
BOptom
R51 108,00 R92 532,00
MPhil
R44 194,00 per year
DPhil
R44 194,00 per year

Podiatry:
MTech
R44 194,00 per year

Radiography (Diagnostic):
BTech
R38 674,00 per year
MTech
R44 194,00 per year
DTech
R44 194,00 per year

Sport & Movement Studies:

NDip
R34 664,00 R53 598,00
BA Sport Psychology
R48 344,00 R65 434,00
BA Communication
R36 692,00 R51 108,00
BA Sport Development
R40 472,00 R55 258,00
BCom Sport Management
R53 874,00 R74 595,00
Hons Sport Degrees
R27 624,00 R40 057,00
Master’s Degrees per year
R44 194,00
Doctoral Degrees R44 194,00 per year

5.9.5 Faculty of Humanities*

❑ *Fees are subject to change without prior notice.

❑ The minimum payment on the date of registration is R3 870.

Public Relations and Communication:

NDip
R32 602,00 R70 729,00

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5.9.6 Faculty of Science*

❑ *Fees are subject to change without prior notice.

❑ The minimum payment on the date of registration is R3 870.

Analytical Chemistry:
NDip (Four-year programme)
R42 005,00
MTech
R21 550,00 per year
Master of Applied Chemistry
R22 968,00 per year

Biotechnology:
NDip (Four-year programme)
R34 538,00
BTech
R50 291,00 per year
MTech
R21 550,00 per year
Master of Biotechnology
R22 968,00 per year

Food Technology:
NDip (Four-year programme)
R34 538,00
BTech
R49 876,00 per year
MTech
R21 550,00 per year
Master of Food Technology
R22 968,00 per year

5.9.7 Faculty of Education:

Education:

Advanced Diploma R22 932,00 R29 962,00

BEd Degree R49 899,00 R58 011,00

BEd Honours R28 810,00 R40 334,00

PG Diploma (contact) R19 475,00 R20 743,00

Master of Education (contact) R10 774,00 R12 101,00

Doctor of Education R11 524,00 R17 286,00

Pre-registration M and D qualifications R1 145,00 R2 245,00

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6. Fees payable for University residences

Students must first have been accepted for academic enrolment before they may register for residence
accommodation. If students do not register for the academic year or semester by the last official
registration date, they forfeit the right to accommodation on campus and must vacate the room
immediately.

Meals

❑ All campuses provide alternative venues regarding meals:

o Self-catering; and
o Shopping Centre/Student Canteen
❑ The cost of meals is not included in the tariffs.
❑ Each student should determine his/her own meal quota for the year in order to budget a sufficient
amount for meals.

6.1 Residence fees Kingsway Campus (per full year)

o Complex A: (Double rooms) R35 672,00
Cornerstone and Oppierif Men's Residences
Magnolia and Moshate Heights Women’s Residences

o Complex B: (Double rooms) R37 492,00

Maqhawe Men's Residence
Impumelelo and Karibu Jammii Women's Residences
o Afslaan Men's Residence (Single rooms) R41 860,00
o Lebone Women’s Residence (Single rooms) R41 860,00
o Thomas Sankara Phase 2 (Senior accommodation) R41 860.00
o Thomas Sankara Phase 3 (Senior accommodation) R42 588,00
o Faranani (Postgraduate accommodation) R47 320,00
o APK – postdoc flats R61 880,00

Sophia Town (off campus) R57 512,00 (Single rooms) per annum

6.2 Residence fees Doornfontein Campus

o Gauta, Phumlani and Takalani R40 040,00 (Single rooms) per annum
Women’s Residences R34 944,00 (Double rooms) per annum
o Lesedi and Akanani R40 040,00 (Double rooms) per annum
Men’s Residence R34 944,00 (Double rooms) per annum
o Robin Crest Men’s Residence R40 040.00 (Single rooms) per annum
R34 944,00 Double rooms) per annum
o Kopano and Habitat R47 320,00 (Single rooms) per annum
Men’s Residence R39 312.00 (Double rooms) per annum
o DFC postdoc flats R61 880,00 per annum

6.3 Residence fees Bunting Road Campus

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o Horizon and Ndlovukazi R40 040,00 (Single rooms) per annum

Women’s Residence Kilimanjaro Men’s Residence R34 944,00 (Double rooms) per annum
o Mayine – Mixed Residence R41 496.00 (Single rooms) per annum
R35 672,00 (Double rooms) per annum
o Goudstad Flats R53 508,00 (Single rooms) per annum
Postgraduate Accommodation
o APB postdoc flats R60 424.00 per annum

6.4 Residence fees Soweto Campus

o Hector Peterson (on Campus) R46 956,00 (Single rooms) per annum
o Ulwazi R52 780,00 (Single rooms) per annum
RD
o 3 Residence R35 672,00 (Single rooms) per annum
R35 672,00 (Double rooms) per annum
o 4Th Residence R50 960,00 (Single rooms) per annum
R32 760,00 (Double rooms) per annum

6.5 Financial liability for students leaving University residences

6.5.1 Once a student has registered in the residence and no longer wants to live there, a specific
Residence Cancellation form must be completed, and the necessary adjustments will appear on
the student account (if applicable).

7. Sundry fees

7.1 Examination fees:

All undergraduate, postgraduate, extracurricular and diploma courses:

❑ Re-marking of examination papers (June & November
examinations) R430,00

7.2 Substitute test and aegrotat − per paper/module: No fee

7.3 Academic record: No fee

7.4 Second proof of registration: No fee

7.5 Translation of degree certificates: R200,00

7.6 Re-issue of degree certificates: R300,00

7.7 Re-issue of University access card: R150,00

7.8 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): R2 500,00

7.9 Transcript supplement (for collection): R400,00

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8. Rules in respect of fees payable

8.1 The Council of UJ retains the right to alter any fees or other stipulations regarding fees payable where
specific circumstances justify it.

8.2 By signing and submitting the registration form, students accept responsibility for the payment of all
prescribed fees and bind themselves to abide strictly by the regulations regarding the payment of fees.
In the case of minors, parents accept co-responsibility.

8.3 University fees (including extracurricular courses and residence fees) are payable as follows:

8.3.1 First payment:

Upon enrolment as a student: (refer to paragraph 4.1)

Year Modules:
❑ Second payment (latest by 30 April)
60% of fees for the year (includes first payment)
❑ Third payment (latest by 15 August)
Outstanding balance (100% of fees for the year)

First Semester Modules:

❑ Second payment (100% of fees − latest by 30 April)

Second Semester Modules:

❑ Second payment (100 % of fees − latest by 15 August)
❑ Bursary students must note section 15 of this brochure

8.4 The University reserves the right to claim interest on arrear amounts at the prescribed rate in terms
of the Prescribed Rate of Interest Act, 1975 (as amended).

8.5 A student enrolling at UJ for the first time forfeits at least his/her non-refundable registration fee and
ICT levy paid at registration (refer to paragraphs 3.3 and 3.5) if his/her enrolment is cancelled because
his/her matriculation or senior certificate is not lodged or if an extension is not obtained by the end
of May of the relevant year. The certificates of students registering for the first time at the beginning
of the second semester must be lodged by 15 August.

In cases where, without permission, these certificates are submitted later than the prescribed dates
resulting in the student's registration being cancelled, enrolment may be renewed only with the special
permission of the Vice-Chancellor or his appointed deputy.

8.6 Students are registered conditionally if:

❑ they have to fulfil certain admission requirements after official registration;

❑ they are awaiting the results of a selection test or examinations; and
❑ their registration has to be cancelled because they failed to fulfil the set requirements, or their
test or examination results were unsuccessful, then they will be liable only for the registration fees
and ICT levy.

8.7 The Senior Director: Financial Governance and Revenue reserves the right to cancel any
refund or granting of credit on cancellation as determined above.

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8.8 Students must apply for a refund of credits online:

8.8.1 The application and refund requirements document are available online
link https://student.uj.ac.za/proforma/
❑ Students must upload copies of all the required documents.
❑ The refund process is completed within 14 working days.
 Refunds can only be transferred to a cheque or savings account, no credit card accounts.

8.9 In respect of students not fulfilling their financial obligations on time and as prescribed, the University
retains the following rights:

❑ Students may be excluded from UJ residences.

❑ Students’ examination results will be withheld.
❑ Students’ registration may be cancelled after the specified dates, and they will be liable for
payment of the outstanding amount, as agreed and signed in the special arrangement made with
UJ.
❑ Students will not be allowed to register if the previous year’s fees have not been paid in full.
❑ A certificate of conduct will not be issued.
❑ Legal action will be instituted against students, who will be liable for all UJ’s legal costs.
❑ Qualifications (degrees, certificates/diplomas) will not be awarded.

8.10 No rebate is payable to students not attending lectures or attending lectures only for part of a semester
or not completing their thesis/dissertation after registering.

8.11 Students attending classes for which they are not registered will be identified by way of class lists and
will be responsible for an additional payment of 50%, calculated on the tariff applicable to the specific
subject.

9. General guidelines for the payment of fees

Given that a significant proportion of funds are derived from tuition and accommodation fees, the
University is compelled to take precautions to ensure that the maximum amount of funds is recovered.
Therefore, the following guidelines with regard to the collection strategy are applicable:

9.1 Students who owe the University money in respect of tuition and accommodation fees will not be
allowed to register at the beginning of the next academic year.

9.2 Students who are allowed to register will have to remit the first minimum payment (which includes the
ICT levy and registration fee) on the date of registration. Students who are awarded bursaries will have
to make arrangements with their sponsors. These regulations also apply to students who have been
awarded bursaries from this University (see paragraph 15 with regard to full scholarships).

9.3 NFSAS-funded students will be allowed to register without upfront payment of the registration fee.

9.4 All students, except those who have made the necessary arrangements to pay off the outstanding
balance as well as those paying by debit order, will have to adhere to the payment dates for the second
and final payments as set out in paragraph 8.3.1

9.5 As an alternative, students and parents may use the debit order system, which is highly recommended
(see full particulars as per paragraph 1.4).

9.6 All other arrangements to pay the outstanding balance in monthly instalments must be made in writing
and addressed to the staff of the Student Finance Division before 1 April.

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9.7 Students who do not adhere to the payment dates or whose cheques or debit orders are returned by
the bank due to insufficient funds will have their registration cancelled forthwith.

10. Cancellation of studies and modules

10.1 General

Registered students are responsible for the full year's tuition and residence fees. According to the
University's regulations, a rebate on tuition and residence fees can be considered depending on the
date on which the University is notified of the cancellation of studies.

10.2 Total cancellation of studies

Students wishing to cancel their studies must complete a cancellation form at the faculty
concerned before leaving the University. Students wanting to cancel their studies after having left
the University must notify the University of such cancellation in writing per registered post,
addressed to the dean of the faculty concerned. If the date of the cancellation is not officially
confirmed, students will be liable for the full payment of fees, and no credits will be considered.

10.3 Cancellation of modules

Students wishing to cancel a module must do so in writing at the faculty concerned.

11. Financial liability upon total cancellation of studies or cancellation of certain modules
The rebate on residence fees upon cancellation is calculated according to a sliding scale based on the
actual days in residence. In respect of tuition fees, the following rules are applicable:
11.1 Total cancellation of studies

❑ On or before 25 February:
Total remission of tuition fees with the exception of the registration fee and ICT levy, as mentioned
in paragraphs 3.3 and 3.5.
❑ After 25 February:
The rebate is calculated as mentioned in paragraph 11.2.

11.2 Cancellation of modules

First Semester modules:

❑ Cancellation on or before 25 February: No fees payable
❑ Cancellation on or before 08 April: 50% credit is granted
❑ Cancellation after 08 April: No credit is granted

Second Semester modules:

❑ Cancellation on or before 29 July: No fees payable

❑ Cancellation on or before 02 September: 50% credit is granted
❑ Cancellation after 02 September: No credit is granted
Year Modules:

❑ Cancellation on or before 25 February: No fees payable

❑ Cancellation on or before 08 April: 75% credit is granted
❑ Cancellation on or before 29 July: 50% credit is granted
❑ Cancellation after 29 July: No credit is granted

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12. Non-refundable fees

The following fees are not refundable under any circumstances:

12.1 Application fees

12.2 The registration fee payable upon registration (not residence fees) (Refer to paragraph 3.3)

12.3 Additional amounts payable in respect of late registration (Refer to paragraph 3.4)

12.4 Examination fees (Refer to paragraph 7.1)

12.5 Amount payable by students registering for the lodging of dissertations, mini-dissertations and
theses (Refer to paragraph 4.3)

12.6 International levy (Refer to paragraph 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.1 and 5.2.2)
12.7 ICT levy (Refer to paragraph 3.5)

13. Student cards

13.1 Student cards serve as admission to UJ campuses, buildings, lectures and libraries and proof of identity
during examinations. Students will only be issued with student cards once they have paid the required
fees on the registration date.

13.2 On cancellation of registration, student cards must be handed in with the cancellation forms.

13.3 Lost student cards will be replaced at a charge of R150,00 for the first replacement and a higher charge
for any further replacements.

14. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

(For further information, refer to the NSFAS website at www.nsfas.org.za.)

NSFAS is a statutory body, funded primarily by South Africa’s National Department of Education,
providing study bursaries to academically able but financially needy students who wish to study at one
of South Africa’s public higher education institutions.

NSFAS has appointed the University of Johannesburg (UJ) to administer funds on its behalf.

A student qualifies for NSFAS if he/she is:

➢ A South-African citizen or a permanent resident.

➢ Registered at a South African public university.
➢ An undergraduate studying for a first tertiary educational qualification.
➢ Still within the N+ rule.
➢ Registered for a NSFAS approved funded qualification.
➢ Able to demonstrate potential for academic success − first-year students must comply with the
minimum entrance requirements of a particular academic programme.

A NSFAS bursary may be used to pay tuition fees, books, meals, transport for a student staying at home
& University residence or private accommodation fees.
NSFAS applications and guidelines are available online at www.nsfas.org.za.

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15. Students receiving full scholarships

15.1 All students whose fees are paid by sponsors/employers will be allowed registration without the first
minimum payment as specified in par. 4.1. On registration, they must hand in at the Bursaries
Department written proof of the bursary awarded for the year of study. Students will not be allowed
to register if the previous year’s fees have not been paid in full.

15.2 In the case of a student receiving a bursary, the amount of which is larger than the year's tuition and
residence fees, such student will be allowed to register without the first payment, provided that
satisfactory written proof of the bursary for the relevant year of study is submitted to Student Finance
on time.

15.3 In the case of undergraduate students, the merit bursaries awarded are credited to the student's
account in the second semester.

15.4 To ascertain the values and conditions of bursaries awarded, please refer to the brochure regarding
bursaries.
Important note:
All recipients of bursaries should note that an amount of:
❑ R3 870 (day students); and
❑ R6 470 (residence students)
is payable upon registration.

“The University reserves its right to change/amend the fees without any prior notice”

UNIVERSITY OFFICE
2023

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