How much is UVic tuition?

UVic tuition for Canadian citizens and permanent residents for this year is $5,761.00 CAD per year. International tuition is $18,816.00 CAD per year.

In addition to tuition, there are also other fees that students must pay, such as student fees, co-op program fees, and health insurance. For domestic students, these fees are typically around $500 CAD per year. For international students, these fees are typically around $1,000 CAD per year.

The total cost of attending UVic will vary depending on a number of factors, such as the student’s program of study, whether they are living on or off campus, and their lifestyle. However, as a general rule of thumb, students can expect to spend around $15,000 CAD per year on living expenses, in addition to tuition and fees.

Standard Tuition Fees (effective May 1, 2023)

Full Fee Installment:

  • Domestic Full Fee – $2,134.54 per term (per 4 months).
  • International Full Fee – $2,692.30 per term (per 4 months).

LLM in Law and Society: Most students take between 4-6 terms to complete their program. After you have paid five full fee installments, you become eligible to pay reregistration fees every term until you reach the maximum completion time limit of five years.

PhD in Law and Society: PhD students are expected to complete their dissertation within 4 to 5 years. After you have paid seven full fee installments and one half-fee installment, you become eligible to pay reregistration fees every term until you reach the maximum completion time limit of seven years.

After you have paid the full fee installments indicated above for both LLM and PhD programs, you can then pay reregistration fees every term instead of a full fee installment:

  • Domestic reregistration – $847.78 per term (per 4 months).
  • International reregistration – $1,071.98 per term (per 4 months).

Students who are granted a program extension and remain registered after exceeding the time limit for their program (normally five years for a master’s degree and seven years for a doctoral degree – see Time Limits) will be assessed a program extension fee at the regular tuition rate per term, per calendar regulations.

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.