APPLICATION FEES

Application Fees
Made Simple

Check application fee structures, payment methods, and important information to complete your application with confidence.

Typical Fee Range

Most university application fees range between R100 and R300.

Most fees are non-refundable.
Payment Methods

Universities usually accept several secure payment methods.

  • Credit / Debit Card
  • EFT / Bank Transfer
  • Online Payments
  • Mobile Banking
When to Pay

Application fees are usually paid before submitting your application.

Make sure payment is completed before the deadline.

Application Fee Categories

Find universities grouped according to their application fee structure.

Free Online Applications

9 Universities

Apply online without paying an application fee.

CPUT
CUT
NMU
NWU
SPU
UFS
UJ
UWC
WSU

R100 Application Fee

4 Universities

Universities that currently charge an application fee of R100.

Rhodes
Rhodes
 Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
 UCT
UCT
 WITS
WITS

Other Application Fees

4 Universities

Universities with different application fee amounts.

TUT
R240
UFH
R110
UNISA
R140
UNIVEN
R120

R200 Application Fee

3 Universities

Universities with an application fee of R200.

UL
UMP
VUT

R250 CAO Fee

4 Universities

KwaZulu-Natal universities that process applications through the CAO.

DUT
MUT
UKZN
UNIZULU

R300 Application Fee

2 Universities

Universities with an application fee of R300.

UP
SMU
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