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The Semester Study Abroad programme charges a package fee covering: enrolment in up to four semester courses (one semester’s worth of a full-degree course load), membership of up to three student clubs or societies, airport transfer on arrival, orientation activities, and access to a 24-hour referral number in the event of a critical incident or an emergency. Your application route will determine what fees you are charged.
Campus

Apply through your home university

SSA students who apply through their home university under an inter-institutional mobility agreement will be invoiced by their home university. Consult with your home university international office about the fee they charge and payment terms.

Student

Apply directly as a freemover

SSA students who apply independently pay a package fee. The fee per semester in 2025 will be USD8,310.

Cafeteria

Apply through our study abroad organisations

Students enrolling via a partner provider organisation pay fees directly to the provider. This covers the programme fee and a range of additional services including accommodation. Fees vary by provider.

 
LIVING COSTS

Cape Town is one of the most affordable study abroad destinations in the world. These are some indicative costs for living in private rented accommodation in the areas surrounding campus.

Expenses Rand cost per month Dollar cost per month Semester total
Meals ZAR 5 000 286 USD 1 430 USD
Accommodation ZAR 7 000 400 USD 2 000 USD
Books & Stationery ZAR 3 500 per semester 200 USD     200 USD
Transportation ZAR 2 000 114 USD     570 USD
Spending money ZAR 3 000 171 USD     855 USD
Living costs ZAR 3 000 171 USD     855 USD
Medical Aid Cover ZAR 455   26 USD     156 USD
Tuition per semester    8 310 USD
    Total 14  376 USD

*Calculated at exchange rate ZAR17.47/ USD.