University of the Western Cape, UWC Tuition & Fees: 2024/2025

Tuition Fees – South African Students

• Fees are charged per module within a prescribed programme. Variances in module enrollment will adjust charges accordingly.
• Undergraduate Fees Range:
  • BA, BSc, BNurs, etc.: R39,263 to R54,646 per annum.
  • BSc and BPharm: R42,843 to R47,428 per annum.
  • Geology II and III: R43,130 per annum.
  • BChD I or V: R70,842 per annum.
• Postgraduate Fees – Dentistry (Per Programme):
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Dentistry: R20,039
  • MSc (Dent) (Clinical): R109,819
  • MChD (Various Specializations): R65,360 to R146,880

Tuition Fees – African Students

• Similar upfront and registration fee requirements as South African students.
• 50% of fees due by April 30th, and 100% by July 31st.
• Provisions for first-time second-semester registration mirror those for South African students.

1. Personal liability is attached to all fees.
2. Payment obligations are legally binding as per the signed admission form.
3. 50% of the outstanding fees are due by April 30th; the remaining balance by July 31st.
4. Interest may be charged on overdue accounts at the prime lending rate.
5. Various charges and penalties apply for defaults, dishonored payments, or fraudulent actions.

Residence Fees – South African Students

• On-Campus Single Room: R29,811 to R47,925 (varies by residence).
• Double Room: R25,148 to R44,730 (varies by residence).
• Off-Campus Options: Varying fees for single, medium, and large rooms.
• Full-time students allocated a residence must pay R4,840 (including registration fees) upon registration.

Other Fees

• Registration Fee (non-refundable): R1,660
• Associate Student per Module: R1,035
• Supplementary/Special Assessment: No fee or R970 for Senate Discretionary Assessment.
• Re-marking of Final Assessment Scripts per Module: R860

• Early full payment of fees by self-funded individuals may qualify for discounts of up to 5% depending on the payment date.
• Family rebates on tuition fees are available for families with multiple children enrolled.

• Payments can be made via cash, debit card, electronic payments, direct deposits, and credit cards, with specific details provided for electronic and direct deposit methods.

• The University reserves rights including withholding examination results, academic transcripts, future registration, and graduation for outstanding fees.

Tuition Fees – International Students

• Fees are charged per module within a prescribed programme.
• All International Students: Required to pay full tuition and residence fees upfront on registration.
  • SADC Students: Pay based on South African citizen rates unless marketed at a specific price.
  • African Non-SADC and Overseas International Students: Fees based on international citizen rates unless marketed at a specific price.
  • Refugee/Asylum Seeker Students: Upfront payment required, with 50% of total fees due by April 30th, and 100% by July 31st.

International Undergraduate Fees By Programme (RAND to USD conversion approximated at R18.50/$1):

• Economic & Management Science Faculty: R87,905 ($4,751)
• Arts Faculty: R81,318 ($4,395)
• Science Faculty: R94,552 ($5,110)
• Education Faculty: R81,318 ($4,395)
• Law Faculty: R83,518 ($4,514)
• Community & Health Science Faculty: R93,601 ($5,059)
• Dentistry (B.CH.D I to V): R96,716 ($5,227)

International Postgraduate Fees By Programme:

• Postgraduate Diplomas (e.g., in Dentistry, Sedation & Pain Control, etc.): Range from R72,334 ($3,909) to R84,419 ($4,563)
• Masters and Doctorates (e.g., MSc (Dental) Clinical, PhD, etc.): Range from R34,815 ($1,881) to R156,779 ($8,474)

Residence Fees – International Students:

• On-Campus Single Room: Range from R29,811 to R47,925
• On-Campus Double Room: Range from R25,148 to R44,730
• Off-Campus Options: Vary in price, full residence fee payment required prior to registration.

Other International Fees:

• Registration Fee (non-refundable): R1,660
• Associate Student per Module: R1,035
• Supplementary/Special Assessment: Varies, with some assessments having no fee and others like the Senate Discretionary Assessment costing R970.

Payment and Discounts:

• All fees are rand denominated; USD values are approximations.
• Full payment of tuition and residence fees is required upfront for all international students, with specific provisions for refugees/asylum seekers.
• The document also outlines details for exchange students and affiliated research students, including minimum registration fees and tuition fees for different durations of study.