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Fees and Funding

Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to study the tertiary programme of your choice, and will soon start a life-changing educational journey. While this is exciting news for any student, the reality is that quality tuition comes at a financial cost.

Apart from tuition fees, students also need funds for academic textbooks, stationery supplies, printing, transport, food, and accommodation.

The good news is that if you or your family is concerned about these expenses, you can apply for funding, such as bursaries, scholarships, and loans. There are also financial aid options available through the NSFAS.

 

#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

Funding FAQs

Financial aid is any form of funding granted to a student with the purpose of covering their study expenses...

Fees

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

Funding

This is where you can apply for financial aid, which includes merit awards, funding opportunities as well as UP bursaries...

Financial aid

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

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

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...