UKZN Postgraduate Tuition & Fees: 2026/2027

This is an information containing the University of KwaZulu-Natal, UKZN Postgraduate Tuition & Fees Structure: 2026/2027. The authority of the institution has released the amount payable as school fees for Postgraduate Programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year.

This is to inform all prospective candidates offered provisional admission or seeking admission into the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) for the 2026/2027 academic year that the management of the institution has released the amount they are required to pay as tuition and related fees.

We specifically publish this information here today for all people who need to know the current school fees of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, UKZN.

Please note that if you have applied for admission to the University of KwaZulu-Natal, UKZN or if you are already a student, it is advised that you know the current tuition fees for all students. This knowledge will help you avoid mistakes that may affect your admission or registration process.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is a public higher education institution registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Registration No: 1995/HE07/002).

Further Readings: University of KwaZulu-Natal List of Courses

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL, UKZN FEES STRUCTURE FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

The following is the UKZN Prospectus containing postgraduate programmes and their respective tuition fees for the 2026 academic year. Kindly scroll down to get the full postgraduate fee structure of UKZN.

Official Sources:
Download Official UKZN Student Fees Booklet 2026 (PDF)
Download UKZN Postgraduate Prospectus 2026 (PDF)
College of Health Sciences Handbook 2026 (PDF)

College of Health Sciences Fees

3. Masters
3.1 Thesis/Dissertation
Year 1	R40,843
Continuing Years	R20,433
Subsequent Year	R5,599
3.2 Coursework and Dissertation
Master of Medicine / Medical Science	R57,836
Master of Hand Therapy	R58,168
Master of Health Science	R104,964
Master of Medicine – Public Health	R84,269
Master of Medicine – Family Medicine	R64,339
Master of Medicine – Occupational Medicine	R41,837
Master of Medical Science – Medical Informatics	R47,347
Master of Medical Science	R68,967
Master of Nursing	R104,977
Master of Pharmacy	R46,272
Master of Public Health	R57,950
Master of Philosophy in Group Therapy	R57,836
4. Doctorates
Year 1	R40,843
Continuing Years	R20,421
Subsequent Year	R5,588

Source: Official UKZN Student Fees Booklet 2026.

Research Masters and PhD Fee Remission Policy

All first-time full-time research Masters and Doctoral students may apply for fee remission in accordance with the official UKZN 2026 Student Fees Guide.

• Eligible research Masters and Doctoral students may qualify for tuition fee remission during the approved remission period.
• Continuation fees become payable if studies extend beyond the approved remission period.
• Masters continuation fees: R20,433 per year.
• Doctoral continuation fees: R20,421 per year.
• Subsequent minimal submission fees may apply during final thesis submission year.

Payment Methods Explained

Method	Description	Deadline / Notes
Full Settlement	Pay full annual tuition fee upfront	Minimum 60% payable by 30 April 2026; full settlement by 31 August 2026
Debit Order Facility	Balance payable in 8 equal instalments	Application required before close of registration
EFT / Direct Deposit	Electronic transfer to UKZN Standard Bank account	Allow up to 5 working days for clearance

Verified Banking Details for Payments

Field	Verified Detail
Bank	Standard Bank
Branch Code	045426
Account Number (Self-Funded Students)	053081072
Account Number (Sponsor Payments)	053080998
Payment Reference	Student Number ONLY
Proof of Payment Portal	https://freshdeskportal.ukzn.ac.za/
Fee Enquiry Contact	031 260 7111

Additional Verified Charges and Fees

Category	Amount	Notes
Application Fee – Local Students	R210 (on-time) / R420 (late)	Payable online during application
Application Fee – SADC / Rest of Africa	R490	International applicants within Africa
Application Fee – Outside Africa	Approx. R2,800 (USD $153)	International applicants outside Africa
Student Levy	R330 per annum	Mandatory institutional charge
Copyright / DALRO Charges	R108 per semester	Applicable to selected postgraduate programmes
Supplementary Examination Fee	R850 per module	If applicable
Re-mark Fee	R557 per module	Formal remark request
Replacement Degree Certificate	R390	Applicable if original certificate is lost or damaged
Academic Record (Electronic)	R120	Official transcript request

Important Financial Notes

• Registration Deposit: Tuition – R7,300 | Residence – R6,800.
• Interest at 9% per annum is charged from 1 May 2026 on 60% of outstanding fees.
• From 1 September 2026, interest may apply to all outstanding balances.
• The University does not accept cash deposits greater than R500 on campus.
• Students with outstanding debt may have examination results, certificates, and academic records withheld.
• The University reserves the right to amend fees without prior notice during the academic year.
• The University is not obliged to grant refunds for withdrawal from academic programmes.

** These costs are subject to change.

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N.B. The University of KwaZulu-Natal, UKZN fee structure is reviewed periodically by the institution. Students are advised to always confirm the latest approved fees from the official UKZN portals before registration.

Last Verified: May 2026