University of Pretoria, UP Postgraduate Fee Structure: 2026/2027
This is an information containing the University of Pretoria, UP Postgraduate Fee Structure: 2026/2027. 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 Pretoria (UP) for the 2026/2027 academic year that the management of the institution has released the official postgraduate tuition fee structure and related payment information.
The University of Pretoria (UP) is a public higher education institution in South Africa registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under the Higher Education Act, 1997.
We specifically publish this information here today for all people who need to know the current postgraduate school fees of the University of Pretoria, UP.
Please note that if you have applied for admission to the University of Pretoria, UP 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.
Further Readings: University of Pretoria, UP List of Courses
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, UP FEES STRUCTURE FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The following is the official UP postgraduate fee structure for the 2026/2027 academic year as published by the institution.
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Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences |
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DOCTORATES |
2026/2027 |
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| All Research Doctorates | R26,475 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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MASTER’S PROGRAMMES |
2026/2027 |
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| Research |
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R24,710 per annum Subject to annual increases |
| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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From R31,800 to R89,880 per annum www.gibs.co.za Subject to annual increases |
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HONOUR’S PROGRAMMES |
2026/2027 |
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| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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From R34,900 to R65,100 per annum Subject to annual increases |
Source: Official UP Student Fees Portal (2026).
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Faculty of Education |
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DOCTORATES |
2026 |
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| All Research Doctorates | R26,475 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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MASTER’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Research |
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R24,710 per annum Subject to annual increases |
| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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Estimated cost: Approximately R52,800 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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HONOUR’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) | BEd(Hons) | From R47,700 to R56,000 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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Faculty of Law |
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DOCTORATES |
2026 |
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| All Research Doctorates | R26,475 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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MASTER’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Research |
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R24,710 per annum Subject to annual increases |
| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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From R32,800 to R62,800 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
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DOCTORATES |
2026 |
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| All Research Doctorates | R26,475 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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MASTER’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Research |
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R24,710 per annum Subject to annual increases |
| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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From R31,800 to R58,000 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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HONOUR’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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From R41,000 to R84,000 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology |
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DOCTORATES |
2026 |
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| All Research Doctorates | R26,475 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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MASTER’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Research |
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R24,710 per annum Subject to annual increases |
| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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From R33,900 to R101,670 per annum GSTech programmes billed per year Subject to annual increases |
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HONOUR’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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From R50,800 to R93,000 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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Faculty of Theology |
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DOCTORATES |
2026 |
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| All Research Doctorates | R26,475 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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MASTER’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Research | MTh | R24,710 per annum Subject to annual increases |
| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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From R47,700 to R66,000 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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HONOUR’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) | BTh Hons Theology | From R40,200 to R52,700 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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Faculty of Veterinary Science |
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DOCTORATES |
2026 |
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| All Research Doctorates | R26,475 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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MASTER’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Research | MSc (Veterinary Science) | R24,710 per annum Subject to annual increases |
| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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From R42,000 to R56,000 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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Faculty of Health Sciences |
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DOCTORATES |
2026 |
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| All Research Doctorates | R26,475 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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MASTER’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Research | All Research Masters | R24,710 per annum Subject to annual increases |
| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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From R24,710 to R116,000 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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HONOUR’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) | All Honours programmes | Estimated cost: Approximately R56,000 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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Faculty of Humanities |
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DOCTORATES |
2026 |
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| All Research Doctorates | R26,475 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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MASTER’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Research | All Research Masters | R24,710 per annum Subject to annual increases |
| Coursework (includes part-coursework/part research) |
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From R44,500 to R65,000 per annum Subject to annual increases |
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HONOUR’S PROGRAMMES |
2026 |
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| Coursework |
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From R36,000 to R69,600 per annum Subject to annual increases |
IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR 2026
| Requirement | Amount | Deadline / Notes |
| Initial Registration Fee (Postgraduate) | R13,500 | Payable prior to registration. Reversed after registration and actual tuition fee charged. |
| 50% Payment Deadline | 50% of total fees | Due by 30 April 2026 to qualify for 2.5% discount. |
| 100% Payment Deadline | Outstanding balance | Due by 31 July 2026 to avoid 9% annual interest charges. |
| Late Cancellation Levy | R1,840 | Charged if study place is cancelled within the wash period. |
| Application Fee (2027 Cycle) | R300 | Waived for applicants with household income of R150,000 or less per annum. |
ADDITIONAL VERIFIED POSTGRADUATE COSTS FOR 2026
| Category | Cost (ZAR) | Notes |
| Application Fee – Standard | R300 | Waived for qualifying applicants. |
| Application Fee – International | Approx. R2,800 | Applicable to applicants from outside Africa. |
| Thesis/Dissertation Examination Fee | R1,840 | Applicable for postgraduate research completion. |
| Special Examination Fee | R570 | Charged per module where applicable. |
| Remark of Examination Paper | R570 | Charged per module. |
| Duplicate Degree Certificate | R290 | Applicable if original certificate is lost or damaged. |
| Statement of Account (Previous Year) | R290 | Official document request fee. |
| Bank Charges | R260 | Applied to student accounts where applicable. |
| International Levy | R4,725 | Applicable to non-SADC international students. |
VERIFIED BANKING DETAILS FOR PAYMENTS (2026)
| Field | Verified Detail |
| Bank | Standard Bank |
| Branch | Hatfield |
| Branch Code | 011545 |
| Account Number (Application Fees) | 012602604 |
| Swift Code | SBZAZAJJ |
| Payment Reference | Online Study Application Number (e.g. T1234567) |
| Proof of Payment Upload | Required during online application verification process. |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- There is no distinction in tuition fees between part-time and full-time studies.
- Fees for the next study year are normally available from December each year.
- The initial fee is a minimum amount payable in order to register and will later be reversed after final registration.
- Students submitting final thesis/dissertation by 15 February may qualify for fee adjustment.
- Students submitting by 31 March will only pay an administration fee after re-registration.
- Students submitting after 31 March may be charged full tuition fees for the year.
- Non-SADC postgraduate students are required to pay at least 50% of total fees before registration.
- Accounts not settled by the prescribed deadlines may attract interest charges.
- A 2.5% discount may apply for qualifying payments made by 30 April 2026.
Official Fee Resources:
- UP Official Postgraduate Tuition Fees Portal
- UP 2026 Payment Schedule
- UP Application Fee Information
- UP Student Contact Information
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