University of Kwazulu Natal UKZN Fees Balance

Academic Fee Structure

Application Fee

•Undergraduate South African applicants­ pay an application fee of R245 (R465 late fee) to the CAO.

•Returning students to the University of KwaZulu-Natal pay an application fee of R200 (R400 late fee) directly to UKZN.

•The application fee is non-refundable and does not form part of the tuition fees at UKZN.

Acceptance Deposit

•If an applicant’s application is successful, they will receive a letter or SMS from the University/ CAO offering them a place to study.

•If they decide to accept the offer, they must pay a R250 (for 2019) acceptance of offer fee/deposit to UKZN in order to secure their place. This fee is non-refundable, cannot be carried forward to a following year, or transferred to another applicant. The amount may change for 2021.

Provisional Fees

Provisional fees are payable before or at registration. The Acceptance of Offer fee forms part of the R3 500 (2019) payable before registration.

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 R3 750 (R250 + R3 500 for 2019) 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 cheque or 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 paying full fees after an initial minimum deposit of ±R3 750 (R250 + R3 500 for 2019).

•Loan recipients who need to pay a high family contribution can also use the debit order facility.

•Students who have any form of bursary or loan must ensure that the funding is available at the time of registration.

•UKZN cashiers do not accept cash amounts exceeding R500.

South African students’banking details

Name of Account: UKZN Student Deposit

Bank: Standard Bank

Type of Account: Business Current Account

Account Number: 05 308 1072

Branch: Westville

Branch Code: 045426

Reference: Student number

International students: See page 36.