The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is a leading institution in South Africa, known for its comprehensive range of courses and excellent facilities. If you’re considering applying to TUT, understanding the tuition fees is crucial for planning your finances. This guide will provide you with detailed information about TUT tuition fees, helping you make an informed decision about your educational investment.
TUT’s tuition fees vary depending on the program and the level of study (undergraduate or postgraduate). Below are the detailed breakdown to give you a clearer picture:
| Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAdmin (Public Management and International Relations) | 41 000 – 55 000 | 55 000 – 65 000 | 51 000 – 71 000 |
| BCom (Extended Programme) | 52 000 – 61 000 | n/a | n/a |
| BCom (Own choice) | 50 000 – 64 000 | 50 000 – 57 000 | 40 000 – 50 000 |
| BCom Option: Supply Chain Management | 45 000 – 59 000 | 45 000 – 63 000 | 35 000 – 52 000 |
| BCom (Accounting Sciences) | 46 000 – 62 000 | 58 000 – 72 000 | 53 000 – 64 000 |
| BCom (Agribusiness Management) | 43 000 – 59 000 | 43 000 – 52 000 | 50 000 – 55 000 |
| BCom (Business Management) | 48 000 – 57 000 | 46 000 – 55 000 | 39 000 – 45 000 |
| BCom (Econometrics) | 49 000 – 69 000 | 48 000 – 60 000 | 52 000 – 57 000 |
| BCom (Economics) | 53 000 – 69 000 | 48 000 – 58 000 | 49 000 – 55 000 |
| BCom (Financial Sciences) | 41 000 – 59 000 | 55 000 – 65 000 | 43 000 – 50 000 |
| BCom (Human Resource Management) | 46 000 – 65 000 | 44 000 – 60 000 | 47 000 – 60 000 |
| BCom (Informatics) | 45 000 – 69 000 | 51 000 – 64 000 | 35 000 – 42 000 |
| BCom (Investment Management) | 45 000 – 60 000 | 46 000 – 53 000 | 52 000 – 67 000 |
| BCom (Law) | 53 000 – 73 000 | 52 000 – 55 000 | 54 000 – 63 000 |
| BCom (Marketing Management) | 42 000 – 58 000 | 42 000 – 52 000 | 40 000 – 45 000 |
| BCom (Statistics and Data Science) | 47 000 – 69 000 | 48 000 – 58 000 | 48 000 – 59 000 |
Estimated tuition fees per year (SA and SADC countries citizens)
Fees in 2024
| Faculty of Law | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year | 4th year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLB | 49 000 –61 000 | 56 000 –62 000 | 63 000 –69 000 | 50 000 –68 000 |
| BCom (Law) (in Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) | 53 000 –73 000 | 52 000 –55 000 | 54 000 –63 000 | |
| BA (Law) (in Faculty of Humanities) | 49 000 –58 000 | 51 000 –62 000 | 48 000 –57 000 |
Fees in 2024
| Faculty of Theology | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year | 4th year |
| BDIV (Theology) | 45 000 –56 000 | 33 000 –56 000 | 40 000 –44 000 | 21 000 – 34 000 |
| BTH (Theology) | 48 000 –57 000 | 38 000 –42 000 | 33 000 –46 000 | |
| DipTheol – University Diploma in Theology | 42 000 –53 000 | 42 000 –46 000 | 42 000 – 46 000 |
Fees in 2024
| Faculty of Education | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year | 4th year |
| BEd (Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase) | 46 000 – 74 000 | 45 000 – 60 000 | 45 000 – 63 000 | 23 000 – 29 000 |
| BEd (Intermediate Phase) | 46 000 – 63 000 | 45 000 – 62 000 | 45 000 – 78 000 | 20 000 – 23 000 |
| BEd (Senior Phase) | 49 000 – 63 000 | 40 000 – 54 000 | 40 000 – 56 000 | 19 000 – 25 000 |
| Higher Certificate: Sports | 24 000 – 27 000 | |||
| PGCE: FET Teaching | 40 000 – 65 000 |
Fees in 2024
| Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year | 4th year |
| BEng (Chemical Engineering) | 62 000 –71 000 | 70 000 –76 000 | 76 000 –85 000 | 52 000 –59 000 |
| BEng (Civil Engineering) | 56 000 –63 000 | 62 000 –69 000 | 61 000 –89 000 | 59 000 –78 000 |
| BEng (Computer Engineering) | 65 000 –71 000 | 74 000 –81 000 | 65 000 –71 000 | 39 000 –44 000 |
| BEng (Electrical Engineering) | 53 000 –58 000 | 66 000 –76 000 | 58 000 –64 000 | 39 000 –45 000 |
| BEng (Electronic Engineering) | 53 000 –58 000 | 62 000 –72 000 | 54 000 –59 000 | 39 000 –44 000 |
| BEng (Industrial Engineering) | 55 000 –62 000 | 60 000 –69 000 | 74 000 –80 000 | 60 000 –64 000 |
| BEng (Mechanical Engineering) | 55 000 –62 000 | 60 000 –69 000 | 74 000 –80 000 | 60 000 –68 000 |
| BEng (Metallurgical Engineering) | 55 000 –62 000 | 73 000 –83 000 | 58 000 –64 000 | 53 000 –60 000 |
| BEng (Mining Engineering) | 59 000 –66 000 | 71 000 –79 000 | 66 000 –83 000 | 44 000 –70 000 |
| BIT – Information Systems | 52 000 –59 000 | 48 000 –54 000 | 34 000 –42 000 | |
| BIS (Information Science) | 48 000 –60 000 | 56 000 –63 000 | 44 000 –52 000 | |
| BIS (Multimedia) | 52 000 –71 000 | 64 000 –80 000 | 49 000 –52 000 | |
| BIS (Publishing) | 48 000 –65 000 | 45 000 –52 000 | 45 000 –52 000 | |
| BSc (Architecture) | 45 000 –63 000 | 50 000 – 65 000 | 60 000 –77 000 | |
| BSc (Computer Science) | 70 000 –90 000 | 59 000 –73 000 | 60 000 –72 000 | |
| BSc (Construction Management) | 51 000 –63 000 | 48 000 –55 000 | 63 000 –75 000 | |
| BSc IT (Information and Knowledge Systems) | 59 000 –71 000 | 51 000 –84 000 | 59 000 –75 000 | |
| BSc QS (Bachelor of Science Quantity Surveying) | 51 000 –63 000 | 48 000 –55 000 | 61 000 –71 000 | |
| BSc (Real Estate) | 52 000 –62 000 | 45 000 –54 000 | 60 000 –68 000 | |
| BT&RP (Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning) | 52 000 –71 000 | 42 000 –55 000 | 48 000 –59 000 | 32 000 –39 000 |
Fees in 2024
| Faculty of Veterinary Science | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year | 4th year | 5th year | 6th year |
| BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science –new curriculum) | 51 000 –63 000 | 61 000 –73 000 | 56 000 –66 000 | 61 000 –84 000 | 70 000 – 75 000 | 53 000 –59 000 |
| B Vet Nurse | 60 000 – 67 000 | 52 000 –63 000 | 50 000 –54 000 |
Fees in 2024
Estimated tuition fees per year (SA and SADC countries citizens)
| Faculty of Health Sciences | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year | 4th year | 5th year | 6th year |
| MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) | 70 000 –87 000 | 72 000 –86 000 | 74 000 –80 000 | 77 000 –83 000 | 67 000 –97 000 | 65 000 –97 000 |
| BChD (Bachelor of Dentistry) | 67 000 –83 000 | 56 000 –79 000 | 76 000 –95 000 | 56 000 –79 000 | 66 000 –82 000 | |
| BCur (Bachelor of Nursing Science) | 44 000 –71 000 | 46 000 –55 000 | 40 000 –62 000 | 43 000 –57 000 | ||
| BDietetics (Bachelor of Dietetics) | 45 000 –54 000 | 43 000 –49 000 | 53 000 –66 000 | 36 000 –47 000 | ||
| BOccTher (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy) | 60 000 –84 000 | 52 000 –65 000 | 55 000 –82 000 | 46 000 –56 000 | ||
| BOH (Bachelor of Oral Hygiene) | 70 000 –84 000 | 46 000 –58 000 | 59 000 –74 000 | |||
| BPhysT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) | 56 000 –69 000 | 56 000 –64 000 | 58 000 –74 000 | 37 000 –42 000 | ||
| BSportSci (BSportScience) | 65 000 –79 000 | 46 000 –55 000 | 51 000 –56 000 | |||
| BRad (Bachelor of Radiography) | 60 000 –78 000 | 62 000 –73 000 | 56 000 –68 000 | 31 000 – 48 000 | ||
| BClinical Medical Practice (Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice) | 62 000 –76 000 | 23 000 –26 000 | 33 000 –38 000 |
Fees in 2024
| Faculty of Humanities | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year | 4th year |
| BA (Languages) | 45 000 –56 000 | 45 000 –49 000 | 48 000 –56 000 | |
| BA (Drama) | 46 000 –55 000 | 45 000 –59 000 | 53 000 –62 000 | |
| BA (Fine Arts) | 50 000 –63 000 | 40 000 –47 000 | 50 000 –52 000 | 35 000 –45 000 |
| BA (Information Design) | 41 000 –52 000 | 35 000 –47 000 | 49 000 –59 000 | 39 000 –53 000 |
| BA (Law) | 49 000 –58 000 | 51 000 –62 000 | 48 000 –57 000 | |
| BA (Humanities) | 45 000 –56 000 | 38 000 –47 000 | 42 000 –51 000 | |
| BA (Visual Studies) | 38 000 –59 000 | 33 000 –51 000 | 32 000 –40 000 | |
| BA (Audiology) | 49 000 –68 000 | 42 000 – 47 000 | 51 000 –53 000 | 26 000 –35 000 |
| BA (Speech-Language Pathology) | 49 000 –67 000 | 41 000 –45 000 | 48 000 –53 000 | 26 000 –34 000 |
| BSocSci (Heritage and Cultural Tourism) | 48 000 –55 000 | 32 000 –44 000 | 34 000 – 43 000 | |
| BMus | 50 000 –72 000 | 48 000 –62 000 | 46 000 –59 000 | 26 000 –34 000 |
| BPolSci (International Studies) | 45 000 –58 000 | 48 000 –56 000 | 44 000 –53 000 | |
| BPolSci (Political Studies) | 56 000 –67 000 | 50 000 –58 000 | 43 000 –56 000 | |
| BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) | 42 000 –52 000 | 53 000 –64 000 | 45 000 –52 000 | 35 000 –45 000 |
| BSocSci (Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies) | 45 000 –63 000 | 45 000 –58 000 | 44 000 –63 000 |
Estimated tuition fees per year (SA and SADC countries citizens)
Fees in 2024
| Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year | 4th year |
| BConSci (Hospitality Management) | 51 000 –75 000 | 40 000 –48 000 | 46 000 –53 000 | 35 000 –43 000 |
| BConSci (Clothing: Retail Management) | 50 000 –64 000 | 40 000 –51 000 | 46 000 –53 000 | 33 000 –39 000 |
| BConSci (Foods: Retail Management) | 50 000 –74 000 | 40 000 –48 000 | 48 000 –54 000 | 37 000 – 42 000 |
| BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics) | 54 000 –71 000 | 54 000 –75 000 | 49 000 –71 000 | |
| BSc Agric (Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness Management) | 50 000 –60 000 | 44 000 –52 000 | 42 000 –55 000 | 42 000 –44 000 |
| BSc Agric (Animal Science) | 55 000 –71 000 | 54 000 –62 000 | 49 000 –59 000 | 56 000 –63 000 |
| BSc Agric (Applied Plant and Soil Sciences) | 53 000 –71 000 | 46 000 –55 000 | 45 000 –54 000 | 45 000 –59 000 |
| BSc Agric (Plant Pathology) | 56 000 –71 000 | 48 000 –60 000 | 38 000 –46 000 | 36 000 –50 000 |
| BSc (Biochemistry) | 55 000 – 71 000 | 48 000 –62 000 | 38 000 –48 000 | |
| BSc (Biological Sciences) | 55 000 – 71 000 | n/a | n/a | |
| BSc (Biotechnology) | 53 000 –71 000 | 48 000 –57 000 | 44 000 –48 000 | |
| BSc (Chemistry) | 53 000 –70 000 | 53 000 –66 000 | 40 000 –50 000 | |
| BSc (Ecology) | 53 000 –71 000 | 53 000 –58 000 | 44 000 –48 000 | |
| BSc (Entomology) | 53 000 –71 000 | 46 000 –58 000 | 39 000 –48 000 | |
| BSc (Engineering and Environmental Geology) | 55 000 –70 000 | 56 000 –70 000 | 43 000 –57 000 | |
| BSc (Food Science) | 55 000 –75 000 | 53 000 –60 000 | 42 000 –46 000 | |
| BSc (Genetics) | 53 000 –71 000 | 44 000 –58 000 | 40 000 –47 000 | |
| BSc (Geography and Environmental Science) | 51 000 –55 000 | 51 000 –56 000 | 43 000 –48 000 | |
| BSc (Geoinformatics) | 52 000 – 65 000 | 55 000 –62 000 | 46 000 –52 000 | |
| BSc (Geology) | 53 000 –70 000 | 56 000 –71 000 | 46 000 –56 000 | |
| BSc (Human Genetics) | 53 000 –72 000 | 39 000 –60 000 | 36 000 –49 000 | |
| BSc (Human Physiology) | 53 000 –72 000 | 55 000 –62 000 | 38 000 –51 000 | |
| BSc (Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology) | 52 000 –69 000 | 55 000 –63 000 | 46 000 –50 000 | |
| BSc (Mathematical Statistics) | 51 000 –71 000 | 48 000 –59 000 | 46 000 –57 000 | |
| BSc (Mathematics) | 56 000 – 71 000 | 48 000 –56 000 | 38 000 – 47 000 | |
| BSc (Medical Sciences) | 60 000 – 72 000 | 55 000 –69 000 | 46 000 – 50 000 | |
| BSc (Meteorology) | 53 000 – 71 000 | 46 000 –52 000 | 37 000 – 47 000 | |
| BSc (Microbiology) | 55 000 – 71 000 | 49 000 – 58 000 | 41 000 – 48 000 | |
| BSc (Physics) | 53 000 – 71 000 | 54 000 –64 000 | 48 000 –54 000 | |
| BSc (Plant Science) | 54 000 – 72 000 | 49 000 –65 000 | 40 000 –49 000 | |
| BSc (Zoology) | 55 000 – 71 000 | 49 000 –60 000 | 40 000 –48 000 |
How much is the admission fee at TUT?
A fee of R240 has to be paid on application for admission in respect of all first applications to the Tshwane University of Technology. It is not refundable.
The average fees for the faculties are set out in the tables at the bottom of this page and are based on the average cost of the study programme, excluding AIM modules. We will update the web with the new fee structure the moment it becomes available (normally at year-end).
The initial fee, payable before registration is possible, is displayed at the Summary of Fees icon. It will be visible towards the end of December (preceding the January registration period) on the student’s account.
Once students are registered, their own specific student account details and information about possible rebates can be found on the UP Student Portal “Student Centre”. According to our policy, 50% of a student’s account is payable end of April. Accounts are fully payable by 31 July. Also, see the 2,5% Discount and Payment Arrangements icons for handy information.
- See the Statement of Accounts icon for information on where and how to view the account.
- Non-South African citizens please refer to notes available at the International Fees icon.
- Fees do not include the cost of prescribed books, stationery or other study-related expenses.
- If a degree is completed mid-year, AND a new degree is registered for in the same year thereafter, the FULL tuition fees are immediately payable on registration. Full fees are payable by end July of any study year, irrespective of when in the year the programme was registered for. Any amounts still outstanding after 31 July, will result in the blocking of access to academic records. Notification of a supplementary exam will not be blocked and will be available to the student.
NOTE: Pay the initial fee early.
During the January registration period, the queues at the UP cashiers are excessively long, and may delay your progress for hours. Avoid these long payment queues during the registration period by paying the initial fee directly into the University’s bank account, at least 5 DAYS BEFORE your registration date. See the Bank Details icon for our account number, etc.
- This will allow for adequate processing time in this very busy time of the year and will ensure that you are not financially blocked which will prevent you from registering.
- Submit proof of any bursary to the Student Service Centre (ssc@up.ac.za ) preferably two weeks before registration, so that UP can record it in the system, and if applicable, waive the payment of the initial fee. See the Fees paid by Bursaries icon for more information.
- Keep your proof of your payment (or copy of your bursary letter) with you during the registration period.
No student may register before they have either:
– paid the initial fee AT LEAST 5 DAYS BEFORE registration
or
– provided proof of a bursary/loan from an external provider AT LEAST 5 DAYS BEFORE registration
AIM Modules
The cost of AIM modules is not included in the average cost per course in the Fees tables below.
AIM 101
AIM 102
AIM 111
AIM 121
Estimated tuition fees per year (SA and SADC countries citizens)
Once an applicant has registered at the University, a detailed statement of tuition fees will be made available on the Student Portal. See the Statement of Accounts icon for details.
Tuition fee quotations are available to students as a self-help function. Please see the Quotation icon for more information.
Please consult the faculty yearbooks on the UP web for the module codes: http://www.up.ac.za/yearbooks/home
• On the UP web, click My TUKS login
• Login on the UP Student Portal
• Enter the Student Centre (self service)
• Click the Student Finances link under Finances, then Student Finances tab on the top of the next page and you will find the fee estimation – quotation option
• The system will allow module selection option for all undergraduate students. See your faculty yearbook for codes. Example of a course selection option: Subject Area: EKN, Catalog Number: 110
• Remember to add AIM modules
• Complete the required fields
• Use the plus (+) button to add modules or the minus (-) button to remove modules
• Click the Generate Quote button to view, save or print the quotation (PDF format)
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Overview of Public Universities in South Africa
Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.
University of Pretoria
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
- Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.
University of Cape Town
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
- Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.
Stellenbosch University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
- Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.
University of the Witwatersrand
- Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
- Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.
University of Johannesburg
- Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
- Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.
University of the Free State
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.
University of Venda
- Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
- Application Period: Usually from May to September.
University of Fort Hare
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
- Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.
University of the Western Cape
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
- Application Period: Generally from May to September.
North-West University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
- Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.
Rhodes University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
- Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.
Nelson Mandela University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
- Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.
University of Limpopo
- Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
- Application Period: From April to September.
University of Zululand
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
- Application Period: Usually between April and November.
Central University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
- Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.
Vaal University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
- Application Period: Typically from May to September.
Walter Sisulu University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
- Application Period: From April to September.
This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.