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Academic Fee Structure
Application Fee
• Undergraduate South African applicants pay an application fee of R250 (R470 late fee) to the CAO.
• Returning students to the University of KwaZulu-Natal pay an application fee of R210 (R420 late fee) directly to UKZN.
• The application fee is non- refundable and does not form part of the tuition fees at UKZN.
Balance of Fees (First Semester)
• At registration, students must make final decisions about the courses/ subjects for which they will register. Tuition fees are charged per subject per semester.
• After registration, the actual costs for tuition fees for the first semester will be calculated. The R5 950 (2025) is subtracted from the total and
an account for the balance will be mailed.
• The balance is to be paid before the end of May.
Second Semester Fees
Second semester fees are payable in full at the start of the 2nd semester in August.
Non-degree/Reduced Load
Students who are registering for subjects for non-degree purposes, or for a reduced load, must contact the Student Fees Office or College Office to determine the correct amount payable.
Mode of Payment
• Payment may be made by means of postal order, direct deposit into the relevant University banking accounts, or by credit card.
• UKZN offers a payment by installment facility, by means of a debit order against a bank account, for students who are self-funded. Application may be made at the respective Student Fees Offices on each campus as soon as possible after selection and no later than
at least a week before registration. Student Fees at UKZN can arrange a debit order system to assist in
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