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Accredited accommodation providers can post their ad for listing on our website.
Complete online form and the advert will be published after review.
Accreditation process changes
OCSAS office drafted an Off Campus Accreditation Policy, in alignment with Higher Education Act: Policy on minimum norms and standards for student housing at public universities.
The objective is to formally assess private accommodation to ensure that all regulations, guidelines and monitoring procedures are adhered to, while dealing with student accommodation.
OCSAS will has been working in partnership with Fundi, an external service provider. Fundi assists UCT with the accreditation process from application to issuing compliance letter. As of January 2023, all Private Accommodation Service Providers need to apply for the UCT Accreditation Compliance certificates. These certificates will be for valid for the duration of the year.
There is a one-time application fee based on the size of your property. Before you submit your application, you will receive a quotation for the property fee.
Application fee breakdown
Please note that a separate application needs to be submitted per property. Refer to the application fee structure below:
| Size of Property | Application Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 - 5 beds | R 810 – R 1450 |
| 6 – 10 beds | R 1710 - R 2350 |
| 11 – 20 beds | R 2610 – R4050 |
| 51 – 100 beds | R 5385 – R 9550 |
| 21 – 50 beds | R 4310 – R 8950 |
| 101 – 150 beds | R 7210 – R 10 150 |
| 151 – 200 beds | R 10310 - R 13 250 |
| 201 – 250 beds | R 13410 – R 16 350 |
| 251 – 500 beds | R 16510 – R 31 450 |
Application process
- Property owner applies online.
Use the guideline to apply online on Fundi website. - Once the application fee is settled and the application is submitted, OCSAS will review the documents.
- A site inspection will be scheduled and conducted, ending with a report.
- Once approved, property owner will receive a compliance certificate which is valid for the year and the property will be listed.
Property owners are under no obligation to apply for the accreditation. However, approved and accredited accommodation will be listed and referred to students.
Applications will open on 1 September 2024 and close on 30 November 2024.