University of KwaZulu-Natal UKZN Postgraduate Fees
UKZN Postgraduate Application Fees
Anon-refundable application fee is payable on submission of the application form.
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• SA applicants on-time – |
R200 |
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• SA applicants late – |
R400 |
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SADC and Africa – |
R470 |
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Countries outside Africa – |
$146 |
No late international applications accepted.
Application Fee Account Details:
South African Applicants
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Name of account: |
UKZN Main |
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Bank: |
Standard Bank |
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Type of account: |
Business Current Account |
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Account number: |
05 308 0998 |
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Branch: |
Westville |
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Branch code: |
045426 |
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Reference: |
F001 11402 with |
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applicant’s full name |
UKZN Postgraduate Tuition Fees Payable
Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours and Coursework Masters
•For fee structures, refer to www.ukzn.ac.za and from ‘Student Portal’, select the 2017 Fees Booklet. Note that fees quoted were for 2017. Please allow for an increase of at least 5-10% for 2018.
The fees for postgraduate courses fluctuate depending on the qualification, the academic year, and whether the qualification is taken on a full-time or part-time basis. A few examples are given below to explain the structure:
South African students
Postgraduate Diploma in Education:
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One year full-time |
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R19 213 p.a. |
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Two years part-time |
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R 9 161 p.a. |
Students from SADC and other African countries pay the same fees as South Africans
International Applicants
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Name of account: |
UKZN Foreign Deposit |
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Bank: |
Standard Bank |
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Type of account: |
Business Current Account |
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Account number: |
05 308 2826 |
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Branch: |
Westville |
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Branch code: |
045426 |
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Reference: |
F00111402withapplicant’s |
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full name |
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Swift code: |
SBZAZAJJ (for international) |
Please provide your full name on the deposit slip and submit proof of payment on submission of your application.
African students but will pay an additional levy of R1 368 per semester (R2 736 per annum.)
Students from countries outside SADC and Africa
All students enrolling for postgraduate diplomas, Honours or coursework Masters degrees will pay a tuition fee in US$ of:
i.Full-time (one year): US$11 227 per annum.
ii.Part-time (two or more years): US$ 5 613 per annum.
These fees are inclusive of the international levy.
Full-time Research Masters and Doctoral Studies
No tuition fee is charged for full-time masters and doctoral studies by research. Full-timeinternational students will be required to pay an international levy of R1 368 per semester only. Students are eligible for this remission of tuition fees if studies are completed in the minimum prescribed period of study (PhD three years and Masters one-year).
Students unable to complete within the minimum period will be charged as per the schedule below.
Study Abroad Students
The tuition fee for any international students taking one or more modules for non-degree purposes will be US$ 1 655 per 16 credit module per semester, inclusive of the international levy.
International Affiliates
Visiting international students (other than post-doctoral students) who are not registering for any modules but wish to be affiliated to the University of KwaZulu-Natal while pursuing their own research, or are here in any other capacity, will pay US$289 per month (minimum fee charged) or maximum of US$1 732 per semester. No application fee is payable.
International students have to pay all tuition and residence fees that are due to the University in advance prior to registration.
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Doctorate |
Masters |
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Group 1 Human Sciences, Law, |
Accountancy, Art, Commerce, |
R8 |
500 per year or |
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Management Studies, |
Education, Fine Arts, Information |
R4 |
860 per semester |
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Nursing, Social Science |
Studies, Law, Music, Nursing, Social |
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Science, Theology, Psychology and |
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Social Work |
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Group 2 Agriculture, |
Agriculture, Architecture, |
R9 |
913 per year or |
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Architecture, Geography, |
Construction Mngt, Dev Studies, |
R4 |
960 per semester |
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Engineering, Medicine, |
Engineering, Geography, Land |
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Science, Dev Studies, |
Surveying, Science, Urban and |
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Health Sciences |
regional Planning, Health Sciences |
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Please note that the fees listed on pages 12-13, cover tuition fees only. Provision must be made for all other necessary expenses such as accommodation, food, transport and subsistence (see next page). From the fees listed, students should take into account only those costs that are relevant to their studies at the University.
Residence and Subsistence Costs
(Local and International)
University Residences During Academic Term
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Accommodation fees |
R25 892 |
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Cost of meals |
R23 980 |
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Total cost |
R49 872 p.a |
On-campus Vacation Accommodation
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Accommodation (excl. meals) R25 |
892 |
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Cost of meals |
R23 |
980 |
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Total cost |
R49 872 p.a |
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South African Rands per annum. The cost to the student in the currency of origin shall vary from time to time, based on the prevailing exchange rate of the South African Rand.
Other Specific Expenses (International Students Only)
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Medical subscription: |
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Momentum |
R4 188 per annum |
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Comp Care Wellness |
R3 900 per annum |
Study permit new applications:
R1 755 per application
Provision for Additional Expenses
Students must take into account a range of expenses that they may have to meet, depending on their particular course of study. These may include:
•Orientation Week;
•Text materials (issued by the University);
•Field trips;
•Books, stationery and equipment;
•Transport (off-campus);
•Sports clubs and societies (optional); and
•Pocket money.
As a guideline, a total amount of R30 240 (South African Rand) should be allowed for a full year’s study to cover the above. Fees quoted are in
For more information on fees payable, contact:
Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7111 or
Email the relevant address:
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Edgewood |
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Howard College |
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Medical School |
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Pietermaritzburg |
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Westville |
Banking Details for Tuition and Residence Fees
UKZN does not accept cash on campus. Tuition fees must be paid into the following bank accounts:
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South African Students |
International Students (Including |
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Standard Bank |
SADC Students) |
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Name of account: |
UKZN Student Deposit |
Bank: |
Standard Bank |
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Type of account: |
Business Current Account |
Name of account: |
UKZN Foreign Deposit |
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Account number: |
05 308 1072 |
Type of account: |
Business Current Account |
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Account number: |
05 308 2826 |
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Branch: |
Westville |
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Branch code: |
045426 |
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Swift code: |
SBZAZAJJ |
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Reference: |
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