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Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION

See Admission requirements

WHERE DO I OBTAIN A STATEMENT OF MY ACCOUNT?

A statement of account of your fees will be posted to you at regular intervals to the address indicated by you on your registration form. It is the responsibility of the student to check his / her account for correctness.

Should you not receive a statement of account,

inquiries can be directed to the Client Service Centre. Non-receipt of a statement of account is not an acceptable excuse for the non-payment thereof.

WHEN ARE PAYMENTS TO BE MADE ?

Refer to payment options

WHERE CAN PAYMENTS BE MADE ?

Refer to payment options

CAN I RECEIVE REBATE FOR EARLY PAYMENT

Refer to payment options

WHAT MUST I DO IF MY APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO A COURSE SUBJECT TO SELECTION IS SUCCESSFUL ?

You must confirm your acceptance of the study place awarded to you by the payment of a non- refundable reservation levy within 30 days of the date of the notification thereof.

WHAT MUST I DO IF MY APPLICATION FOR A PLACE IN RESIDENCE IS SUCCESSFUL?

You must confirm your acceptance of the place in residence awarded to you by paying a non- refundable reservation levy within 30 days of the date of the notification thereof.

Note :

i. The aforementioned reservation levy is reduced if the study place and / or place in residence is cancelled within 30 days of the date of the notification thereof.

ii. The aforementioned reservation levy serves as the first instalment towards accom-modation fees.

WHAT MUST I DO IF I WISH TO CHANGE THE COURSES FOR WHICH I HAVE REGISTERED

All changes to courses must be done in writing at the relevant Faculty Administration.

WHAT MUST I DO IF I WISH TO DISCONTINUE MY STUDIES COMPLETELY ?

You must inform the University in writing of your decision to cancel your registration. The notification (on the official form) of the discontinuance of your studies, must be handed in Client Service Centre.

WHAT MUST I DO IF I WISH TO TERMINATE MY STAY IN RESIDENCE ?

You must inform the University thereof by notifying the Head of the Residence in writing of your intentions.

WHAT WILL IT COST IF I CANCEL MY REGISTRATION FOR A COURSE ?

The University must be notified of the cancellation of your registration for a course within two (2) weeks after the commencement of the course, otherwise you will have to pay the full amount for the particular course.

WHAT WILL IT COST IF I DISCONTINUE MY STUDIES COMPLETELY ?

The date on which the University receives the notification of the complete cancellation of your registration will determine the amount payable to the University. Your financial liability is as follows:

Discontinue after 10 days of commencement of the academic year (not for courses subject to selection) R 350

For courses subject to selection : Discontinue within 10 days of commencement of the academic year

R 1 250

Discontinue after 10 days of commencement of the academic year (not for courses subject to selection)

Full fees for those courses in which more than 10 days have elapsed since the commencement of the course

WHAT WILL IT COST TO TERMINATE MY STAY IN RESIDENCE ?

You will have to pay for the number of days that you have resided in the residence, as well as a basic tariff for those days that the room will not be occupied until a replacement moves into the room. In addition to the aforementioned you will also have to pay for the meals that you reserve in residence.

FAMILY REBATE

Written application (on the official form) can be submitted at the Client Service Centre for a rebate on tuition fees whenever two or more members of the same family are simultaneously registered at the University of Pretoria for a degree or a diploma course. No rebate is granted with respect to accommodation fees or levies with regard to study material, copyright and computer usage. The extent of the rebate is

Two students 10 % of the tuition fees for each of the students
Three or more students 20 % of the tuition fees for each of the students

WHAT WILL MY STUDIES AMOUNT TO?

Detailed information regarding tuition and accommodation fees is published in the Student Fees Guide.

Note : The cost of tuition fees depend on the individual subject courses for which you register.

WHAT WILL MY ACCOMMODATION AMOUNT TO?

Refer to accommodation fees

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF MY ACCOUNT IS IN ARREARS ?

Should a student fail to comply with the regulations regarding the payment of tuition and accommodation fees, the Council of the University of Pretoria reserves the right to

  • Withhold examination results ;
  • Refuse regstration for the following term ;
  • Deny the student admission to accommodation in residence ;
  • Deprive the student of the right to a certificate of conduct ;
  • Deny admission to examinations, lectures / practicals and access to meals in residence ;
  • To levy interest on unpaid amounts and hold the student responsible for such amounts.

WHAT MUST I DO IF A BURSARY HAS BEEN AWARDED TO ME ?

You must at or before registration hand in written proof of the granting of a bursary to Student Accounts. The document confirming the granting of a bursary must indicate the amount of the bursary.

Merit awards by the University is paid directly into your fees account. Reimbursements of credit balances that may result is only made after the June examination results are available and only if your account is fully paid. Bursaries awarded by the University cannot be used as substitutes for payments that have to be made during registration.

Written application must be made for the reimbursement of available funds. All reimbursements are made in accordance with the requirements of the granter of the bursary.

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