VerifiedThekwini TVET College does not publish a separate registration fee. Its most recent published fee list, Thekwini’s fee brochure (labelled 2022 on the website and 2023 inside), lists course fees per year, semester or trimester. Figures of R1,500 to R2,500 for “registration” on other websites are not from the college.
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NC(V) fees per year (brochure)
| Programme | Campus | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Office Administration | Centec | R9,699 |
| Transport and Logistics | Umbilo | R10,306 |
| Education and Development | Asherville | R10,563 |
| Tourism | Centec | R14,103 |
| IT and Computer Science | Melbourne | R14,875 |
| Electrical Infrastructure Construction | Cato Manor | R15,066 |
| Hospitality | Cato Manor | R18,488 |
| Engineering and Related Design | Springfield | R19,760 |
| Pre-Vocational Learning Programme | R5,569 |
NATED fees (brochure)
- Business N4 to N6 per semester: R2,962.80 for most programmes; Hospitality R6,684.20; Tourism R6,512.80.
- Engineering N4 to N6 per trimester: R2,333.
- Part-time engineering N4 to N6: R1,465 per subject plus R416 exam fee.
These are older published fees. Ask your campus for the current fee list, and whether a deposit is due at registration.
If you have NSFAS
NSFAS’s 2026 criteria say qualifying students do not pay the initial registration fee, and tuition is paid to the college.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Thekwini TVET College registration fee?
Thekwini does not publish a separate registration fee. Its latest published brochure lists course fees; ask the campus about any deposit.
Do NSFAS students pay registration at Thekwini?
NSFAS’s 2026 criteria say qualifying students do not pay the initial registration fee.