#UPCares about your education
We know your education is a priority to you. At the University of Pretoria, we want to guide students towards the right financial solution for them. Each individual and family face different circumstances – let us help you find the right funding and financial aid opportunities.
If you are a current student and want to be considered for tuition discounts, bursaries, or other forms of funding and financial aid.
Funding FAQs
Financial aid is any form of funding granted to a student with the purpose of covering their study expenses...
Fees
Here you can gain access to crucial information such as banking details, costs of study, payment dates, refunds, international student charges, meals, residences, quotes and more...
Funding
This is where you can apply for financial aid, which includes merit awards, funding opportunities as well as UP bursaries...
Financial aid
The University of Pretoria cares about all our students. We know that studying at a university comes with a host of expenses for you and your family...
Payment information
The preferred payment method is EFT or direct bank deposits, but the University of Pretoria has other payment available for payees’ convenience...
When to pay what
For the 2025 academic year, the first payment of tuition fees (initial fee) needed at registration for undergraduate students will be...
NSFAS
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is a South African government student financial aid scheme which provides financial aid to undergraduate students to help pay for the cost of their tertiary education after finishing high school. It is funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training...
ISFAP
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme - was established to assist poor and 'missing' middle income university students in selected fields of study to afford the university fees by means of providing financial aid provided the candidate meets certain prescribed requirements...