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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 2026 and 2027 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.

ExpensesRand cost per monthDollar cost per monthSemester total
AccommodationZAR 9 000USD 490USD 2 450
MealsZAR 5 000USD 272USD 1 360
BooksZAR 5 000 per semesterUSD 272USD    272
TransportationZAR 2 500USD 114USD    570
Spending moneyZAR 3 000USD 164USD    820
Living costsZAR 5 000USD 272USD 1 360
Medical Aid CoverZAR    590USD   32USD    192
Tuitionper semester USD  8 310
  TotalUSD 15 334

*Calculated at exchange rate USD 1 / ZAR18.37

     
 

 

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