{"id":530,"date":"2026-03-01T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T10:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/?p=530"},"modified":"2026-02-28T12:48:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:48:00","slug":"unizulu-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/unizulu-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"UniZulu Fees 2027: Registration and Module Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The University of Zululand is a public university located in KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu\u2011Natal, South Africa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/university-of-fort-hare-fees\/\">programmes <\/a>across faculties including Arts, Commerce &amp; Law, Education, Science &amp; Agriculture, and others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UNIZULU fees are charged per module for undergraduate degrees and annually for postgraduate qualifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide covers registration fees, module costs, payment methods, and NSFAS funding for the 2027 academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official admissions and registration information is available through the university\u2019s registrar and enrolment management services <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unizulu.ac.za\/office-of-the-registrar\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UNIZULU Application Fee 2027 (Non\u2011refundable)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can register, you must first apply and pay a non\u2011refundable application fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the official 2027 application fees have not been published yet, previous official university documents and related information indicate typical application fees for local applicants range from around R150 to R220 and for international applicants slightly higher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These application fees are required when submitting your application form and are not refundable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure you check the exact application fee when applying online at the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unizulu.ac.za\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNIZULU admissions portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UNIZULU Registration Fee 2027 (Initial Payment)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At UNIZULU, students must make a Minimum Initial Payment (MIP) before they can complete their registration for the academic year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initial payment is set to secure your registration and is credited toward your overall fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the latest official guidelines and fee structures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non\u2011funded students (self\u2011paying): A minimum initial payment of R3\u202f000 is required before registration begins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident students (with accommodation): An initial payment of R4\u202f000 may be required if residence is approved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NSFAS\u2011funded or fully funded students: No initial payment is required if funding is confirmed prior to registration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments must be made before the registration deadline, and proof of payment (such as bank deposit slips or electronic transfer receipts) must be uploaded or presented as instructed by the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UNIZULU Tuition Fee Structure per Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At UNIZULU, tuition fees for undergraduate degrees are charged per module on a semester basis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means the total cost you pay depends on the number of modules you register for and the credit value of each module.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These fees cover core academic costs including examinations, library access, insurance, and student facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most recent comprehensive fee guide shows module rate brackets for undergraduate study:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Undergraduate Tuition Fees (per module credit):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 credits: around R2\u202f072 to R3\u202f759<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 credits: around R2\u202f590 to R4\u202f698<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 credits: around R3\u202f108 to R5\u202f638<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 credits: around R3\u202f885 to R7\u202f047<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16 credits: around R4\u202f143 to R7\u202f517<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 credits: around R7\u202f770 to R14\u202f094<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These figures provide a rough estimate of how module costs increase with credit value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actual charges depend on the specific chosen modules and amount of credits you register for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postgraduate Fees:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Honours degrees and postgraduate coursework programmes are charged annually at specific flat rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master\u2019s and doctoral programmes have fees that vary by year of registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Residence and accommodation fees are additional and vary by residence type and location. Consult the official guide when planning your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Pay Your UNIZULU Fees (Bank Details)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UNIZULU accepts several official payment methods for registration and tuition fees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The university does not accept cash payments, and all payments must be made via secure methods such as bank deposit, electronic funds transfer, or online payments through the student portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Official Bank Account for Payments:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Account Name<\/strong>: University of Zululand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bank<\/strong>: ABSA Bank, Empangeni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Branch Code:<\/strong> 632005<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account Type<\/strong>: Current<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account Number:<\/strong> 1880000051<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reference<\/strong>: Use your student number as the reference to ensure correct allocation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When making payments by EFT or bank deposit, allow up to 24 hours for clearing before registration deadlines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, students can use debit or credit card payments at the student accounts office or via the UNIZULU student portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always keep proof of payment and upload it to your student account where required or present it at the finance office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UNIZULU Fees for NSFAS Funded Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you qualify for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), you must ensure your funding application is approved before registration starts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once approved, NSFAS will cover your tuition fees and the initial registration payment on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSFAS\u2011funded students do not need to pay the Minimum Initial Payment, but they must provide official confirmation of funding at registration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in contact with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unizulu.ac.za\/unizulu-financial-aid-office-hosts-empowerment-session-for-coid-funded-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNIZULU Financial Aid Bureau<\/a> to confirm the processing of your NSFAS award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Zululand is a public university located in KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu\u2011Natal, South Africa.&nbsp; It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across faculties including Arts, Commerce &amp; Law, Education, Science &amp; Agriculture, and others.&nbsp; UNIZULU fees are charged per module for undergraduate degrees and annually for postgraduate qualifications.&nbsp; This guide covers registration fees,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":176,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"iawp_total_views":26,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-530","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2027-fees"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/530","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=530"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":531,"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/530\/revisions\/531"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=530"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=530"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}