{"id":486,"date":"2026-02-24T09:58:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/?p=486"},"modified":"2026-09-22T15:50:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T15:50:48","slug":"up-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/up-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"UP Fees 2027: How much is the Tukkies Registration Fee?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>University of Pretoria (UP) has not yet published the official 2027 fee book or fee schedule on its website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, the official 2026 fee figures published by the university are used here as the most recent reference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UP is commonly called Tukkies and is one of South Africa\u2019s largest research <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wits-fees\/\">universities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must make a registration payment (also called the initial fee) before they can register for classes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Fee 2027 (Non-refundable)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you apply to study at the University of Pretoria, you are required to pay an application fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fee is non-refundable, meaning it cannot be returned whether your application is successful or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2026, UP&#8217;s official fee schedule lists the application for admission fee as R300, and it applies to all applications for admission to the university.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fee helps cover administrative costs associated with processing your application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UP has not published a separate 2027 figure on that schedule, so confirm the exact fee when you submit your application through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/online-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official UP application portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration Fee 2027 (Initial Payment)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University of Pretoria, the registration fee typically refers to the first payment required before you can register for your modules in the new academic year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2026, the official UP student fees schedule states that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Undergraduate students must pay an initial fee of R11 000 before registration is possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postgraduate students must pay an initial fee of R13 500 before registration can take place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>International students who are not citizens of a SADC country pay a larger first payment: R40 000 before registration for undergraduate studies, and 50 percent of the total 2026 fee before registration for postgraduate studies. This does not apply to SADC citizens, postdoctoral students, or students registering as asylum seekers, refugees, diplomats, permanent residents or work-permit holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initial payment is part of your total annual charge and is not an extra fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It acts as a deposit and a minimum payment that ensures you are financially cleared to begin your academic year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UP states that no student may register unless the initial fee was paid, or proof of an external bursary or loan was provided, at least five days before the registration date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to check the official When to Pay What page on the UP website or the official 2027 fee book once released, as the amounts may increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuition Fee Structure per Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Pretoria charges tuition fees per module or course you register for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no flat annual fee that covers all study programmes. Instead, the total tuition is the sum of fees for all your modules in a given year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This structure applies to both undergraduate and postgraduate study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UP&#8217;s official undergraduate fee page says the new fee structure is normally loaded at year-end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the official 2027 fee tables are published, students will be able to see exact costs for tuition per faculty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The page currently carries estimated 2026 tuition fees per year for each faculty (for South African and SADC citizens), based on the average cost of each study programme and excluding AIM modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official UP policy requires that 50 percent of your total student account must be paid by 30 April, and 100 percent by 31 July each year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your account is paid in full by 30 April, a 2.5 percent discount applies to the part you pay yourself. It is not granted on NSFAS, UP funding or similar loans, and payments made through UP&#8217;s online credit card facility do not qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Pay Your Fees (Bank Details)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Pretoria provides official banking details for student payments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All payments for tuition and the registration fee should be made into the UP student fees bank account using your student number as the payment reference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures the funds are allocated to your account correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the official bank details used by UP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Account holder: University of Pretoria<br>Bank: ABSA, Hatfield branch<br>Branch code: 632005<br>Account number: 2140 000 054<br>Reference: your student number<br>UP also lists a Standard Bank account (Hatfield, branch code 011545, account number 012 602 604), again with your student number as reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always confirm the correct banking details on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/student-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UP Student Fees page<\/a> before making any payments, as the university may change accounts or reference codes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The application fee goes into a separate ABSA account (2140 000 038) with your initials and surname as the reference. UP no longer accepts cash payments, and EFTs should be made at least five working days before you need them to reflect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees for NSFAS Funded Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), UP works with NSFAS to settle your tuition and registration fee on your behalf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students with confirmed NSFAS funding do not need to pay the initial registration payment themselves, provided that the university has received your funding confirmation before the registration deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once NSFAS is approved, the scheme usually pays the tuition charges directly to the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSFAS can also cover other study-related costs such as textbooks, accommodation and learning allowances, depending on your funding package.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is critical that your NSFAS application is completed and approved before registration so your account is cleared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have outstanding historical debt or your NSFAS confirmation arrives late, UP may require you to make alternative payment arrangements or settle part of your fees before you can register.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is handled through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/student-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UP Fees Office<\/a> in consultation with NSFAS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>University of Pretoria (UP) has not yet published the official 2027 fee book or fee schedule on its website.&nbsp; 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