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