Thousands of local and international students joinMzansiuniversities yearly due to affordableuniversity fees in South Africa in 2025.
Most of these institutes offer quality education, have ample learning environments, and use competent trainers.
This article helps you understand the cost of a university education in South Africa for your budgeting.
Most public universities in South Africa publish their annual tuition fee estimates on their websites. Photo: @maVUTi, @UnivofPretoria (modified by author)Source: UGC
Unlike private institutes, most public universities in the country publish their annual tuition fee estimates on their websites.
it’s possible for you to estimate the average university fees in South Africa per month.
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Below are more details about estimated university fees in South Africa in 2025 for undergraduates.
UFH is known for its affordable tuition fees.
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The schools look forward to expanding its portfolio ofacademic and training programs.
It has three campuses: Bloemfontein, Qwaqwa, and the South Campus.
Compared to other universities in South Africa, the fees for Rhodes might be on the higher side.
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you could also get the UJ fee quotation on the website.
University of Johannesburg fees for international students range between R102,280 - R110,330 for undergraduate students.
As for post-graduate students, the fees range between R14,634 - R171,158.
The University of the Free State has three campuses. Photo: @UFSweb (modified by author)Source: Facebook
The school has seven campuses, each with a unique purpose.
The estimated fees for courses in 2025 range between R55 555 to R92 343.
Here arethe 2025 feesfor some courses at Stellenbosch University.
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Founded in 1896, the university offers over 3000 courses.
Founded in 1829, this is one of the oldest higher education institutions in South Africa.
The University of Cape Town has six campuses.
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Is it cheap to study in South Africa?
How cheap or expensive this is depends on how much you are willing to spend on a quality education.
A year’s degree in South Africa will cost an estimated R256,800.
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Yearly fees per R30,000 to over R70,000.
What is the most expensive university in South Africa?
The Independent Institute of Education (IIE) is among the most expensive private universities in South Africa.
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It charges first-year undergraduate students an annual tuition fee between R68 794 and R119 02.
The amount is among the highest private university fees in South Africa.
How much is UCT tuition per year?
The University of Pretoria has seven campuses. Photo: @UnivofPretoria (modified by author)Source: Facebook
How much is the tuition fee at the University of Pretoria?
Where do you make the UJ fees payment?
There is no cheap or expensive university in South Africa.
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Which university is free in South Africa?
There is no freeuniversity in South Africasince no institute has entirely waived tuition fees for all students.
Nonetheless, undergraduates can apply for the NSFAS student loan and other student financial aid programs in the country.
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What is Unisa ranked in South Africa 2025?
The University of South Africa ranked 7th in South Africa in 2025.
The university ranked 10th in Africa and #875 in the World.
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University fees in South Africa 2025 are reasonable and affordable compared to other countries that offer quality education.
It is a good decision if you are considering seeking admission into South African institutions.
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