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INTERNATIONALSTUDENTFEESGUIDE2021NESS
CONTENTSImportant Terms and Conditions3Payment of Fees4Fee Balance Enquiry6Academic Fees6Full time Research Masters and Doctoral Continuing fees8Conditions of Masters and Doctoral Remission8Miscellaneous Fees10Residence Fees11Withdrawal from the University12Important Dates13Medical Health Cover15Additional Expenses16Other Useful Information16IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS1. The Council of the University reserves the right to amend all fees, without giving prior notice, duringthe course of the academic year.2. All fees are payable in full, irrespective of whether the academic program is interrupted byfactors beyond the University’s control, e.g. strikes, student boycotts, civil unrest, or other disruption
on campus. Full fees are payable in the case of suspension or expulsion of a student resulting fromany disciplinary measures.3. Although the information in this Student Fees Guide has been compiled as carefully as possible,the University accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions.4. No cheques will be accepted by the University Cashiers.5. Students who have outstanding balances from the previous year, or students who have not, bydue date, paid the required registration deposit for the current year, will not be permitted to registeruntil the total outstanding amount and/or the registration deposit has been paid in full.6. Students who are indebted in any manner whatsoever to the University, will have theirexamination results together with their degree or diploma certificate and/or academic recordwithheld.7. Students, parents, guardians and/or sureties in breach of these terms and conditions shall be liableto pay all legal costs incurred by the University as a result thereof, based on the prevailing attorneyand client rate, in consequence of which their details may be forwarded to credit-rating bureaus.8. Electronic fee statements will be emailed to the student’s university email address periodically. Byvirtue of the student registering, the student, parent, guardian or surety accepts responsibility forpayment of all fees by the due dates, irrespective of whether an account has been rendered ornot. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the University of his/her correct residential/ postaladdress or changes thereto and to make enquiries regarding the fee account timeously.9. All students are required to provide the University with valid bank account details for refundpurposes, i.e. bank name, branch code, bank account number and account type.10. The University will only refund surplus monies on request. Such refunds will be made electronicallyinto the student’s/parent’s or sponsor’s bank account and no cash or cheque refund will beconsidered. The maximum limit per refund is R75 000.00.11. All students that are requesting refund of excess fees are required to complete a refund form andsubmit this to the Fees Office on their Campus. All refund requests should be accompanied by: a copy of a student card; a copy of a student card; proof of payment of the funds being claimed; a letter of authorization from the entity that made the payment(s); and a copy of the student’s official South African identity document or valid passport.Refund forms may be downloaded from the Student Portal on the University website or collectedfrom the Fees Office on all Campuses. Bank and other charges arising from incorrect detailsprovided will be billed into the student’s account.12. Interest is calculated in terms of the provisions of the National Credit Act No. 34 of 2005 and will becharged as follows: From 1 May 2021 on 60% of the total fees outstanding or full fees if registered for onesemester only; and From 1 September 2021 on all amounts outstanding; From 1 January 2021 on all accounts still outstanding for previous years.13. Total tuition and residence fees, where applicable, are payable in full prior to registration.14. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements governing withdrawal from theUniversity and/or Residence and the cancellation of modules.STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES CONTACTINFORMATIONPOSTAL ADDRESS: University of KwaZulu Natal Private BagX54001Durban
4000EMAIL: @ukzn.ac.zaFAX:Westville031 260 7641Edgewood031 260 3482Howard College031 260 3099Medical School031 260 4224Pietermaritzburg033 260 1 260 7111FEE ENQUIRY AND CASHIERS OFFICE HOURS:Monday to Friday 8H30 – 15H30STUDENT SELF HELP SERVICE:https://sc.ukzn.ac.za1. PAYMENT OF FEESAn international student is defined as a student who is not a national of the Republic of South Africa andconsequently requires a permit to enroll at a South African University. This definition includes students fromSADC* countries. The fees quoted in this booklet are costs for the 2021 academic year. When budgeting forthe year, students should consider all other fees that they are likely to incur.
Students from SADC countries pay local tuition fees plus a levy of R3800 (R1900 per semester)*SADC member countries are Angola, Botswana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar,Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia andZimbabwe. For purposes of this clause the SA Government also treats Rwanda as a SADC country.1APPLICATION FEEYour Application Form must be accompanied by proof of payment of the Application Fee which is nonrefundable. The fee must be made payable to the University of KwaZulu-Natal by electronic transfer as follows:1.1 Method of payment:Account holder:Name of Account:University of KwaZulu-NatalUKZN Foreign DepositType of Account:Business Current AccountBank:Standard BankBranch:Branch No.:Bank Account No.:SWIFT Code:Reference:Westville04542605 308 2826SBZAZAJJF001 11402 with applicant’s full name.Please state your name and surname clearly on the deposit slip and attach proof of payment on the ApplicationForm.1.2 Application fee:All students from SADC and other African countries pay:All students from outside of Africa:R490U 1531.3 Payment due datesUndergraduates:The deadlines for receipt of the Application Form with the application fee for first semester (February toJune) of 2021 academic year are as follows: Health Sciences, Science and Engineering, Nursing and Architecture must be submitted by 30September, in the year prior to study. Law, Management Studies, Educationand Humanities (excluding Architecture) must be submitted by831 October, in the year prior to study. For the second semester (Aug to November) of 2021 academic year: Applications must be submitted by 30 April 2021.Postgraduates:Applications for most Honours and postgraduate diplomas and Masters (Coursework) close on the 30 Novemberin the year prior to study. As applications dates for postgraduate programs may vary, prospective students needto contact the academic program coordinator directly for information.2. TUITION AND RESIDENCE FEES2.1 Payment Due Dates
Tuition and residence fees (see section 3 and 4 below for amounts required) are payable in full prior toregistration. Students are urged to make payments at least two weeks prior to registration in 2021.2.2 Method of payment:When making payment to the University, the safest and speediest way to do so is by electronic transfer. It ispossible to transfer funds directly from your bank to the University’s account as follows:Account holder:Bank:Name of Account:Type of Account:Branch:Branch No.:Bank Account No.:SWIFT Code:Reference:University of KwaZulu-NatalStandard BankUKZN Foreign DepositBusiness Current AccountWestville04542605 308 2826SBZAZAJJStudent Number (MANDATORY)To ensure that the payment is credited correctly, it is essential that the student’s name (in block letters) and thecorrect student number are quoted on the SWIFT transfer documents and that a bank-stamped copy of it is emailed without delay to Student Fees Division at Howardfees@ukzn.ac.za (Howard College Campus);Westvillefees@ukzn.ac.za (Westville Campus); Pmbfees@ukzn.ac.za (PMB Campus); Edgewoodfees@ukzn.ac.za(Edgewood Campus) and Medschfees@ukzn.ac.za (Medical School Campus).2. FEE BALANCE ENQUIRY1. Students may receive their fee balances via SMS by sending the following SMS text to the number34763. Type in: Kzn 999999999 b (i.e. the letters Kzn, followed by a space, followed by their studentnumber, followed by a space, followed by the letter b).2. Email: westvillefees@ukzn.ac.za, howardfees@ukzn.ac.za, pmbfees@ukzn.ac.za, medschfees@ukzn.ac.za,edgewoodfees@ukzn.ac.za with your student number followed by the words:FEE STAT in the subject box, e.g. 213580812 FEE STAT4. Fees Statements are available on-line. Steps to retrieve it are as follows: Go to https://sc.ukzn.ac.zaLog onto Student Central.Click on SELF HELP tab and choose Student I-Enabler.Click on Student Enquiry (Tab to the left).Click on Summarize Statement of Account.9Your fee balance will appear.Click on FEE to get your full statement.3. ACADEMIC FEESFees are charged per module on a semester basis. Tuition fees include laboratory fees, examination fees(excluding supplementary examination fees), library subscriptions, student facilities and personal accidentinsurance. Charges relating to the provision of additional material, e.g. supplementary/lecture notes, fieldtrips, copyright fees, where applicable, will be raised separately, depending on the particular modules forwhich students are registered. Prescribed text books are explicitly excluded from the definition of tuitionfees. Details of the charges for each module, as well as supplementary charges, may be obtained from theoffices of the various Colleges, Student Fees and Student Academic Administration.Copyright charges are levied per semester on students that are pursuing an Undergraduate degree, Honorsdegree and Postgraduate diplomas.
Student Levy is payable by all registered students.3.1 TUITION FEES3.1.1Undergraduate StudentsSADC students pay local Fees plus R3 800 levy (levy is R1 900 per semester).Students from within Africa but outside SADC and from the rest of the world are required to pay US 15218.00per annum; i.e. U 7 609.00 per semester (first or second) inclusive of the international levy, where registration isrequired for one semester only to complete a qualification.PLEASE NOTE THAT THE US 15 218, 00 PER ANNUM COVERS TUITION ONLY.SADC-Students should consult the Student Fees Guide for 2021 to establish the local fees payable by them.3.1.2Postgraduate Students (Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours or Coursework Masters degrees)a. International students from outside Africa that are enrolling for Postgraduate studies other than fullResearch will pay tuition fees amounting to:i)Full-time (one year) - US 15 218 per annum, inclusive of the internationallevy; orii)Part-time (two or more years) or one semester (first or second) US 7 609 per annum, inclusive of theinternational levy.Students from SADC and Non-SADC regions that are from within Africa will pay the local fees plusthe international levy.iii)Students must produce a copy of the proof of payment to the Fees officer on the day of registration.INTERNATIONAL FEE SCHEDULESADC(plus Rwanda)NON-SADCFROM AFRICA onlyStudent type – FStudent Type – KApplication FeeR490Application FeeR490Undergrad Tuition feesLocal Fees 10International Levy(R1900 per semester)Postgrad tuition feesNON-SADCOutside AfricaStudent Type - KApplication FeeUndergrad tuition feesU 153Undergrad tuition feesUS 15 218U 15 218(inclusive of levy) Studymaterial not inclusive(inclusive of levy) Studymaterial not inclusivePostgrad tuition feesPostgrad tuition feesHonours & MastersHonours & Masters (CourseworkHonours & Masters(Coursework & Dissertation)& Dissertation)(Coursework & Dissertation) Local Fees International LevyLocal fees International LevyUS 15 218, Full time(R1900 per semester)(R1900 per semester)US 7 609 Part time(inclusive of levy)
Research Masters/PHDResearch Masters/PHDResearch Masters/PHD1st year – Local fees 1st year – Local fees 1st year – Local fees International LevyInternational LevyInternational Levy(R1900 per semester)(R1900 per semester)(R1900 per semester)Subsequent years – Local FeesSubsequent years – Local Feesonly (No Levy)onlySubsequent years – LocalFees only (No Levy)Full time Research Masters and Research Doctoral StudiesStudents undertaking full-time Research Masters studies or Research Doctoral studies are exempt from payingtuition fees. Masters students qualify for two full time semesters and Doctoral students for six full time semesters.The student will apply to study at UKZN via the College office for either a Master’s degree or Doctoral degree.On the HDMS the student will be prompted to choose whether to apply for fee remission or not. Should thestudent choose to apply for fee remission, the system will allow the student to access the fee remission formonline. All the details relating to fee remission will be available on this online system. If the student is eligible forfee remission the system will automatically give financial clearance for registration, provided there are nooutstanding fees from prior years, and the tuition fees will automatically be paid into the student fee account.Should the student not be eligible the HDMS system will advise the student of his/her ineligibility. Students whodo not complete their masters research studies within the stipulated 12 months or research doctoral studieswithin 36 months and who are eligible to continue will be charged according to the schedule below:DoctorateGroup 1Group 2Continuing Fees Schedule (Research Students)MastersHuman Sciences,Law, ManagementStudies, Nursing,Social ing,Medicine, Science,Dev Studies, HealthSciences.Accountancy, Art, Commerce,education, Fine Arts,information Studies, Law, Music,Nursing, Social Science,Theology, Psychology andSocial WorkAgriculture, Architecture,Construction Mgmt., DevStudies, Engineering,Geography, Land Surveying,Science, Urban and regionalPlanning, Health Sciences.MastersApprox.R16320per year or R8160 persemesterApprox. R16320per year or R8160 persemester11Continuing Fees for students that fall under the new Remission Policy (2015): Kindly refer to point 5 of theConditions of Remission on the next page.NOTE: the above fees cover tuition fees only and do not include accommodation, food, transport or any otherexpenses.The Executive Management Committee has approved the following capped maximum student award values.Undergraduate Degrees; Honours; PG DiplomasR145 000MastersDoctoralR209 000R271 000These capped maximum values will apply for the 2021 period and may be reviewed annually or bi-annually.Conditions of the Post Graduate Tuition Fee Remission
1. The Fee Remission is ONLY available to students registered Full-Time and undertaking a Masters by Researchor Doctoral degree.2. During the Fee Remission period no tuition fees are payable by the student. Notwithstanding any feeremission granted in respect of tuition fees, the student will be liable for any levies and ad hoc charges onthe fee account. These charges may include for example, lecture notes; DALRO copyright fee; co-curricularlevy.3. A continuation fee is payable by the student as set out in the continuing fees schedule for Full-Time students(Masters by Research or Doctoral) if the student does not complete their studies within the fee remissionperiod. Full-time continuing fees are payable even if the student change their registration from full-time toPart-time, except for clause 2.7 below.4. If the student drops out, de-register, is excluded for any reason whatsoever or fail to register before the finaldate for registration in any subsequent academic year/ semester, the student will be liable to immediatelyrepay the University the full amount of the fee remission received to date and any scholarship; bursaries orgrant received from the University Main Fund.5. The student will not be permitted to register or remain a registered student if he/she defaults on paymentof any funds due to the University including any charges for interest, collection commission or other chargeswhich may be applicable.6. If the student initially registers as a Full-time student and subsequently change their registration to part-timewithin the first semester/ first 6 months of date of registration, the fee remission will be forfeited. The studentwill then be charged the part-time tuition fee as per the student fees schedule for part time (Masters byResearch or Doctoral) for the first & subsequent years of study. You will be liable to immediately repay theUniversity the full amount of the fee remission received to date subject to clause 2.4. above.7. If the student initially registered as a Full-time student and subsequently change their registration to parttime in the second semester/ second 6 months since date of registration, in the 2nd or subsequent years ofstudy, the student will be charged continuation tuition fee as per the continuation fees schedule for fulltime students. Student will be liable to pay the entire amount of the fee remission received to date subjectto clause 2.4. above.8. If the student initially registers as a Part-time student and subsequently change the registration to that ofa full-time student, the student will not be eligible for the fee remission.12not qualify for the Tuition fee remission if the student and dependents are9. The student and dependents willin receipt of a staff fee remission or eligible to receive a staff fee remission.10. If the student is found guilty of any misconduct or offence during the course of their studies, the feeremission, any scholarships and/or grants awarded to the student from the University may be withdrawn.11. The above fee remission conditions apply to all students who receive fee remission from the University. Thestudent is liable for the fees as outlined above.3.1.3Study Abroad StudentsThe tuition fee for international students from within Africa outside of SADC and from the rest of the world whoare taking one or more modules for non-degree purposes will be U 1 971 per 16 credit course/module persemester, inclusive of the international levy. Where credits are halved or doubled fees will be adjustedaccordingly (see table on page 9). SADC students pay a local fee per course/module plus a levy of R1 900 persemester.
3.1.4International AffiliatesAll visiting international students (other than post-doctoral students) who are not registering for any modules butwish to be affiliated to the University of KwaZulu- Natal whilst pursuing their own research, or are here in anyother capacity, will pay U 345 per month or part thereof up to a maximum of U 2 227 per semester / per sixmonth period (i.e. US 372 is the minimum fee charged.) No application fee is payable.OTHER EXPENSESPROVISION MUST BE MADE FOR ALL OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES AS SET OUT IN SECTIONS 4 TO 6 BELOW. THESEARE ESTIMATES PROVIDED FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES. FEES QUOTED IN NOTES 4 TO 6 BELOW ARE IN SOUTH AFRICANRANDS PER ANNUM. STUDENTS SHOULD TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ONLY THOSE COSTS WHICH ARE RELEVANT TO THEIRSTUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY.4. MISCELLANEOUS FEESDISCRIPTIONRRe-mark fees470Academic Record / Credit Certificate100Application Fee (SADC Countries)490Car Parking Disc250Copyright/DARLO Charges (per semester)85Degree Status Fee77External ExaminationsExtended DP19162150Exemption Fee per module170Application fee (outside Africa) 153Laboratory Fees (External Students) per semester1800Unpaid Electronic rejections returned by the Bank220Monthly Electronic Payment Fee (Installment Facility)Replacement/Duplicate Degree/Diploma certificate11300Replacement of Student Identity Card25Supplementary Exam Fee680Statement of degree completion100Student Levy26013Syllabuses/ Transcript supplementLetter of Completion (before conferment)Confirmation of qualificationReplacement Dean’s Merit CertReplacement Dean’s Commendation Cert222R424424242331111000420333N447710000 0100771007100100
5. RESIDENCE FEESPercentage Increase6,7 % IncreaseDetailsNumber ofdays inResidencePeriodDate of ArrivalDate of DepartureAll DegreesNormal RoomLarge Roomper dayRper 735 690,0017 845,0017 845,0039 160,0019 580,0019 580,0001-Jan-21to31-Dec-2136444 005,0048 290,004-Jul-214-Dec-2131216714535 690,0017 845,0017 845,0039 160,0019 580,0019 580,0040 030,0020 015,0020 015,0043 925,0021 962,5021 962,50Post GradAnnual RateMedical SchoolFirst Years18-Jan-2112-Jul-21totoSecond 140 030,0020 015,0020 015,0043 925,0021 962,5021 715138 340,0019 170,0019 170,0042 075,0021 037,5021 715138 340,0019 170,0019 170,0042 075,0021 037,5021 115840 995,0020 497,5020 497,5044 985,0022 492,5022 492,50Third YearsFourth YearsFifth YearsSixth Years1411.411.5University Residence Fees during Term TimeR per annumAccommodation Fees (Dependent on room, campus allocation)39 150On-campus vacation accommodationAccommodation fees do not include residence fees during vacations.Accommodation during vacation – contact Residence. (Dependent on room allocated and the number of days inResidence)11.6Off-campus accommodation during-term timeAccommodation without mealsR per annumContactResidence Dept
NB: ALL TUITION AND RESIDENCE FEES ARE PAYABLE PRIOR TO REGISTRATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULUNATAL6. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY6.1 The University is not obliged to grant any refund of fees to students who withdraw from the University.Any refund may, however, be granted at the University’s sole discretion, provided the relevant collegeoffice is notified in writing on the OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL FORM, before the closing date allowed for suchwithdrawals as stated on the annual Senate-approved sessional dates. Students who withdraw fromUniversity without completing a withdrawal form will remain liable for the payment of full fees due for theentire registration period.Students wishing to change their curricula (modules or degree/diploma) must complete the applicableChange of Curriculum forms, by relevant due dates.6.2 In the event of withdrawal from residence, no portion of the initial payment will be refunded unlessapproved by the Manager: Student Residence and Accommodation.6.3 Approval of refunds will be dependent on the vacated room being filled by a student who is not alreadyin residence. Inter-residence transfers will not satisfy this requirement. Where the room cannot be filled,the student will be liable for payment of all the applicable fees.The University is not obliged to grant a pro-rata refund of fees to students who withdraw from modules from theUniversity. Such refund may however, be granted at the University’s sole discretion, provided the Faculty Officeris notified in writing on the OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL FORM. Students who withdraw from University withoutcompleting a withdrawal form will remain liable for the payment of fees due for the entire semester of study.Deadline dates for withdrawal are as follows: First semester - MUST give such written notice by not later than 23 April 2021 Second semester - MUST give such written notice by not later than 17 September 2021.Students wishing to change curricula (modules or degree/diploma) must complete the applicable change ofcurriculum forms, which are available from all College Offices. College Offices will confirm the effective dates forall approved changes.6.4 A student wishing to withdraw from residence at the end of the first semester must give notice, IN WRITING,to the Director of Student Housing by not later than 30 April 2021. In the absence of such notice, thestudent will be required to pay one quarter of the annual residence fee in addition to the first semesterfees. Students withdrawing from residence after the commencement of the second semester will not begranted any refund of Fees.157. IMPORTANT DATES18 January 2021Start ONLINE registration for students;27 March 2021Final Date for withdrawal from a module; Final date for withdrawal from the University(Semester 1)23 April 202160% of outstanding fee or 100% of fees if registered for one semester13 August 2021Final date for 2nd semester registration; Curriculum changes
31 August 2021Due date for payment of ALL Fees17 September 2021 Final Date for withdrawal from a module; Final date from withdrawal from the University(Semester 2)Module cancellation after the relevant due dates, student will be liable for fees, see table belowapplicable to returning students (UG, Hons, PGDip and CWM incl. transfers and first entry Hons, PGDip,CWM and Research M & D):DateYear LongModules1st Semester Modules2nd SemesterModules01 Jan 2021 – 28 Feb 20210%0%-01 Mar 2021 – 19 Mar 2021-25%-01 Mar 2021 – 27 Mar 202125%--22 Mar 2021- 09 Apr 2021-50%-12 Apr 2021- 23 Apr 2021-75%-22 Mar 2021 – 30 Apr 202145%--24 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2021-100%-01 Jan 2021 – 13 Aug 2021--0%01 May 2021 – 24 Jul 202155%100%-14 Aug 2021 - 24 Aug 2021-100%25%25 Jul 2021 – 17 Sep 202175%100%-25 Aug 2021 - 03 Sep 2021-100%50%04 Sep 2021 - 17 Sep 2021-100%75%18 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021100%100%100%Module cancellation after the relevant due dates, student will be liable for fees, see table belowapplicable to first year undergrad students:16DateYear LongModules1st Semester Modules2nd SemesterModules01 Jan 2021 – 01 Apr 20210%0%-02 Apr 2021 – 19 Mar 2021-0%-01 Mar 2021 – 27 Mar 202125%--02 Apr 2021- 09 Apr 2021-50%-10 Apr 2021- 23 Apr 2021-75%-22 Mar 2021 – 30 Apr 202145%--24 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2021-100%-01 Jan 2021 – 13 Aug 2021--0%01 May 2021 – 24 Jul 202155%100%-14 Aug 2021 - 24 Aug 2021-100%25%
25 Jul 2021 – 17 Sep 202175%100%-25 Aug 2021 - 03 Sep 2021-100%50%04 Sep 2021 - 17 Sep 2021-100%75%18 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021100%100%100%Module cancellation after the relevant due dates, student will be liable for fees, see table belowapplicable to Masters and PHD (Research only):DateYear LongModules1st Semester Modules2nd SemesterModules01 Jan 2021 – 31-Jan 20210%0%-01 Feb 2021 – 19 Mar 2021-25%-01 Mar 2021 – 27 Mar 202125%--20 Mar 2021- 09 Apr 2021-50%-10 Apr 2021- 23 Apr 2021-75%-22 Mar 2021 – 30 Apr 202145%--24 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2021-100%-01 Jan 2021 – 13 Aug 2021--0%01 May 2021 – 24 Jul 202155%100%-14 Aug 2021 - 24 Aug 2021-100%25%25 Jul 2021 – 17 Sep 202175%100%-25 Aug 2021 - 03 Sep 2021-100%50%04 Sep 2021 - 17 Sep 2021-100%75%18 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021100%100%100%8. MEDICAL HEALTH COVER17It is compulsory for you to obtain one of the UKZN recommended medical health covers which are CompCareand Momentum Health. You will be required to pay for the full calendar year, i.e. from 01 January to 31December of that year or for 6 months if you will be spending one semester at the university.Medical Health Cover is one of the requirements when applying for a study visa at the South African HighCommission in your country. Please be advised that without Medical Health Cover you will not be granted astudy visa. It is thus advisable to make the necessary financial arrangements for the medical health cover priorto applying for a study visa.The contact details for the medical schemes recommended by UKZN are as follows:NameWeb addressContact .zaFor more information on Medical Aid please contact Absa Brokers
SANLAM BROKERS CONTACT DETAILSConsultant NameContact NumberContact EmailGeshal Chettiar 27 (0) 76 062 3739chettiar@sanlam.co.zaDebbie Pretorius 27 (0) 31 566 8400Debbie.pretorius@sanlam.co.zaPaid before arrival/ prior to RegistrationMedical Health Cover(compulsory)MomentumCompCareRANDS (ZAR)R 5 460 per yearR 5 400 per yearEstimated Incurred ExpensesRANDS (ZAR)Paid before arrival/ prior to RegistrationMedical Health (compulsory)MomentumCompCareInternational levy (R 1 900per semester x 2)Students are advised to consider the following personal expenses during their stay inSouth AfricaProvision for mealsCutlery and Crockery (once off)Linen (i.e. sheets, duvet, pillows, towels)PadlockPersonal expensesTransport if living off campusOther expensesStudy permit renewal (incl. VFS Fee)R 5 460p/yrR5 400p/yrR 3 800p/yrR33000p/yrR 1 200R 1 430R 72R 12 100R 12 100R 1 9209. ADDITIONAL EXPENSESStudents must consider the range of expenses, which they may have to meet, dependent on their particularcourse of study and needs, which may include:18OrientationText materials (issued by the University)Field TripsBooks, stationery and equipmentTransport (off campus)Sports clubs and societies (optional)Pocket moneyIncidental medical expensesAs a guideline, a total amount of at least R33 260 (South African Rands) should be allowed for a full year’sstudy to cover the above.
10.OTHER USEFUL INFORMATIONCurrencyThe currency in South Africa is the Rand. Bank notes currently available are R100, R50, R20 and R10. Coinsare R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c. There is no restriction on the amount of foreign currency being broughtinto the country, as long as it is declared to the Customs/Excise official on arrival.Whilst you will need some cash with you on arrival for travel costs to the University as well as general expensesduring the first few weeks on campus, it is wise to bring most of your money in travelers cheques.Monetary ValuesForeign money and travelers’ cheques, provided the currency is accepted in South Africa, may be convertedinto local currency at most banks and other authorised institutions such as Bureau de Changes, AmericanExpress, Thomas Cooke/Rennies, Travel Agencies, Airlines, etc. Some hotels and resta
10Local Fees Student Levy is payable by all registered students. 3.1 TUITION FEES 3.1.1 Undergraduate Students SADC students pay local Fees plus R3 800 levy (levy is R1 900 per semester). Students from within Africa but outside SADC and from the rest of the world are required to pay US 15218.00
