{"id":836,"date":"2024-07-17T18:53:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T18:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=836"},"modified":"2026-09-16T19:52:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T19:52:40","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-study-electrical-engineering-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-study-electrical-engineering-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost To Study Electrical Engineering In South Africa?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It depends on the route. A public TVET college is the cheapest way in, universities cost more, and private providers set their own prices. Fees change every year, so use the figures below as a guide and get the current fee sheet from your institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A real example: Western TVET College 2026 fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Programme (2026)<\/th>Class fee for the year<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
NC(V) Electrical Infrastructure Construction, one level<\/td>R16,706<\/td><\/tr>
NC(V) Engineering and Related Design, one level<\/td>R21,626<\/td><\/tr>
Occupational Certificate: Electrician, Year 1<\/td>R13,911<\/td><\/tr>
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner, Year 1<\/td>R15,006<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Source: Westcol’s published 2026 class fee sheets. Other public colleges charge different amounts, and fees can be paid in instalments at many colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Route<\/th>What to expect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Electrical engineering diploma at a university of technology<\/td>Higher yearly tuition than a TVET college, set by each institution<\/td><\/tr>
BEng or BSc Eng degree at a university<\/td>Four years of university fees, plus residence and textbook costs<\/td><\/tr>
Apprenticeship with an employer<\/td>Training costs are often covered by the employer or a SETA grant, and apprentices may earn an allowance<\/td><\/tr>
Private college<\/td>Usually the most expensive per year; not NSFAS-funded<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Costs beyond tuition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n