UNIVEN Fees 2027: Application and Registration Guide

If you plan to study at UNIVEN in 2027, you must understand the required fees and payment process before applying and registering. 

UNIVEN does not charge a fee to process applications. The first money you pay is the upfront registration payment, which is due before you can complete registration unless you have confirmed funding. 

Tuition fees vary by programme and faculty, and policies around payment deadlines and NSFAS funding affect how and when fees must be paid.

UNIVEN Application Fee 2027 (No Fee Charged)

To apply to study at UNIVEN, all applicants must submit their application online through the official UNIVEN Application Portal. 

You will need to upload your ID or passport, your Grade 11 final results (or your latest academic record) and any other supporting documents in PDF format, but you do not pay anything to apply.

The 2026 Fees Booklet states plainly that no application fee is payable for 2027 applications, and the closing date for 2027 enrolment applications is 30 September 2026. 

This applies to South African and international applicants alike, since everyone applies through the same online system.

International applicants also apply online and should upload their study or residence permit, medical insurance and SAQA evaluation certificate where these apply.

International enquiries go to international.admissions@univen.ac.za.

After you submit, keep the student number you are given, because you will need it to track your application and as the reference for every fee payment later.

UNIVEN Registration Fee 2027 (Initial Payment)

Once UNIVEN offers you admission, you must complete a registration process which includes paying a minimum initial payment before you can register for your modules. 

The initial payment covers part of your tuition and includes the registration fee and levies that the university allocates at the start of the academic year.

The standard academic registration payment for self-funded students (and for funded students whose sponsor confirmation has not yet reached the university) is R5 000. The 2026 Fees Booklet breaks it down as a R2 710 registration fee, R1 100 SRC levy and R1 190 tuition deposit. 

This amount must be paid before registration can be finalised.

If you want an on-campus room, you also pay a residence deposit of R4 900 (the booklet’s per-semester amount; the initial amount for a full year is R9 800). 

This deposit is on top of the R5 000 registration payment and must be paid before a room can be allocated to you.

Students with outstanding debts from previous academic years must settle all arrears in full before they can register for the new year. 

UNIVEN will block registration if these debts are not cleared.

UNIVEN Tuition Fee Structure per Faculty

UNIVEN does not publish a single flat tuition fee for all students. 

Instead, tuition fees are set based on your faculty, level of study, and number of modules you register for in the academic year. 

Costs differ between undergraduate, postgraduate, and honours programmes, and international students should confirm their payment requirements with the international office before registering.

The 2026 Fees Booklet gives estimated first-year tuition per programme. For example, it lists R41 860 for the Bachelor of Arts, R48 280 for the BCom, R35 160 for the LLB, R35 910 for the Bachelor of Nursing and R47 150 for the BSc in Agriculture. Later years can cost more or less, depending on the modules.

Faculties at UNIVEN include:

1. Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
2. Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law
3. Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture
4. Faculty of Health Sciences

The university calls these figures estimates, and they are 2026 amounts, so expect them to change for 2027. 

For 2027 tuition amounts, you must consult the official Fees Booklet Calendar for the year when available on the UNIVEN Study Fees page.

How to Pay Your UNIVEN Fees (Bank Details)

Registration, residence and tuition payments go into UNIVEN’s official bank account, which is published in the Fees Booklet. 

When making any payment, always use your student number as the payment reference so the funds are correctly allocated to your account. 

Payment methods can include electronic funds transfer (EFT), direct bank deposit, online card payments, or nominated payment options through the university’s fee interface.

Official UNIVEN Bank Details for Fee Payments:

• Bank: ABSA Bank
• Account Name: University of Venda
• Account Number: 1000 000 589
• Branch: Louis Trichardt
• Branch Code: 334-149
• Reference: Student number

Always confirm the current banking details in the Fees Booklet on the UNIVEN official Study Fees page before making any payment to avoid misdirected funds.

UNIVEN Fees for NSFAS Funded Students

If you qualify for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), NSFAS can cover your registration and tuition fees directly with UNIVEN once your funding status is confirmed before the registration deadline. 

According to UNIVEN’s Study Fees page, NSFAS-funded students are exempt from the R5 000 academic registration fee. The R4 900 residence deposit may still be required upfront until NSFAS has confirmed and processed your accommodation funding.

To benefit from NSFAS coverage, you must ensure your funding is finalised early, and provide the university with required proof of funding. 

If NSFAS or other bursary confirmation is not provided by registration day, you may still have to pay the minimum initial payment out of pocket to complete your registration.