

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 |
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Accommodation | ZAR 9 000 | USD 490 | USD 2 450 |
Meals | ZAR 5 000 | USD 272 | USD 1 360 |
Books | ZAR 5 000 per semester | USD 272 | USD 272 |
Transportation | ZAR 2 500 | USD 114 | USD 570 |
Spending money | ZAR 3 000 | USD 164 | USD 820 |
Living costs | ZAR 5 000 | USD 272 | USD 1 360 |
Medical Aid Cover | ZAR 590 | USD 32 | USD 192 |
Tuition | per semester | USD 8 310 | |
Total | USD 15 334 |
*Calculated at exchange rate USD 1 / ZAR18.37