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University of Pretoria (UP): first-year costs
Pretoria (Tshwane), Gauteng. 53,748 students (2024 headcount, HEDA / DHET HEMIS data). Official site: https://www.up.ac.za. Fee year: 2026. Figures checked 25 October 2026.
Work out a first-year total at UP
Labels: official Published by the university or NSFAS · est. Our estimate (method in the note) · NSFAS ref NSFAS allowance used as a reference amount, not a measured cost · secondary Third-party page quoting the university · unverified We could not load the official page; figure seen only in a search index of it. All amounts are 2026 fees in rand unless stated. 2027 fees are not yet published. We have not added any assumed increase.
Tuition for first year, by faculty band
UP's 2026 estimated tuition per year (averages, excluding AIM modules, books and stationery). Law, engineering and health tables did not extract cleanly, so check UP's page.
Source: University of Pretoria: UP – Undergraduate tuition fees per faculty (2026) · checked 25 October 2026
| Faculty band | Annual tuition, first year |
|---|---|
| Commerce / business | R59 000 – R84 000official First year: BAdmin R59k–R65k, BCom (own choice) R60k–R72k, BCom (Accounting Sciences) R74k–R84k. Source: University of Pretoria: UP – Undergraduate tuition fees per faculty (2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Law | not published / not found |
| Engineering / built environment | not published / not found |
| Humanities / arts | R56 000 – R80 000official First year: BSW R56k–R68k, BPolSci R60k–R80k, BMus R70k–R78k. Source: University of Pretoria: UP – Undergraduate tuition fees per faculty (2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Education | R47 000 – R76 000official First year: BEd (ECD & Foundation Phase) R47k–R76k; BEd (Intermediate) R66k–R70k. Source: University of Pretoria: UP – Undergraduate tuition fees per faculty (2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Health sciences | not published / not found |
| Natural / computer sciences | R68 000 – R95 000official First year: BSc Meteorology R68k–R78k up to BSc Medical Sciences R76k–R95k. Source: University of Pretoria: UP – Undergraduate tuition fees per faculty (2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
Payments before or at registration
These are usually credited to your fee account. They are cash you need early, not an extra cost on top of fees. NSFAS-funded students are often exempt (see the notes).
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial payment | R11 000official Initial payment for undergraduates before registration (waived with proof of NSFAS/bursary). Source: University of Pretoria: UP – When to pay what (2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Residence reservation | R5 700official Residence reservation/acceptance levy. Source: University of Pretoria: UP – Residence fees (2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Application fee | R300official Application fee. Source: University of Pretoria: UP – When to pay what (2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
Where you live: residence, private or commuting
Hatfield & other Pretoria campuses (metro for NSFAS caps)
| Option | Annual cost |
|---|---|
| Residence room (meals billed separately) | R65 700 – R95 600official Doubles from R65,700; undergraduate singles R70,700–R95,600. Source: University of Pretoria: UP – Residence fees (2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Private accommodation | Varies. Enter your own rent in the calculator. For comparison, NSFAS caps accommodation in a metro area at R65 993 (catered) or R52 000 (self-catering) NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Living at home and commuting | Depends on how far you travel and how you get there. Enter your daily fare in the calculator. For comparison, the NSFAS transport allowance is R8 190 a year NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
Other first-year costs
| Item | UP figure | Reference if none published |
|---|---|---|
| Meals (self-catering or private) | R14 400 – R65 000official Minimum initial meal billing R14,400; up to about R65,000 a year for three meals a day. Source: University of Pretoria: UP – Residence fees (2026) · checked 25 October 2026 | R17 160 NSFAS living allowance NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Books and study materials | not published / not found | R5 678 NSFAS learning materials allowance NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Laptop and data | not published / not found | NSFAS lets students spend the learning materials allowance on a device. Source: NSFAS: NSFAS 2026 Bursary Guidelines – Annexure A · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Personal costs | not published / not found | R3 167 NSFAS personal care allowance (catered residence) NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
Key dates
| 30 April 2026 | UP 2026: 50% of account due (2.5% discount date) 2026 pattern; 2027 dates not yet published. Source: University of Pretoria: UP – When to pay what (2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| 30 June 2026 | UP 2027 applications closed (most programmes) (closed) Veterinary Science closed 31 May 2026. Source: University of Pretoria: UP – Online application · checked 25 October 2026 |
| 31 July 2026 | UP 2026: account fully payable 2026 pattern. Source: University of Pretoria: UP – When to pay what (2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
Add UP and NSFAS dates to your calendar (.ics)
What we couldn't find
- Law, engineering and health tuition (UP table didn't extract cleanly)
- Book costs
- 2027 registration dates
Sources used on this page: UP – Online application, UP – Residence fees (2026), UP – Undergraduate tuition fees per faculty (2026), UP – When to pay what (2026). Fees change every year, so confirm with UP before you pay.