Fees: Partner institutions
Exchange students receive a tuition waiver based on the exchange agreement between Stellenbosch University and their home institution. This will differ on the level and type of agreement that your home institution has with Stellenbosch University. If your institution has a faculty/departmental level agreement, you have to take at least two-thirds of your coursework in this faculty/department to qualify for a tuition waiver for all courses.
Exchange students are expected to pay a non-refundable Exchange Administrative Fee (EAF) of ZAR 9 850 before registration at Stellenbosch University.
The EAF comprises the International Registration Fee (IRF) and a Service Fee.
Service fees may be utilised for services such as internet services, photocopying, printing, laundry quota, and membership fees. Only two services are compulsory to be deducted from the student's service fee, which are the student card (± R 80), and the Network Availability Fee (± ZAR 600). If you spend more than the allocated service fee, you must pay the outstanding amount before your departure. Failure to settle the outstanding amount will result in your transcript being withheld.
Please contact [email protected] for all financial enquiries.
You will receive an invoice together with your letter of admission, indicating the amount payable, what the amount may be utilised for and the banking details of Stellenbosch University. You will not be able to register unless you have paid your fees.
Tuition and related fees for Students from Partner Institutions 2026 (per semester) | |||||
| Student Category | Service Fee | IRF | Tuition Fee | Total (Non-Refundable) | |
| SU, Military Science | EAF | R4,250 | R5,600 | None if approved by department
| R9,850 |
| Stellenbosch Business School | R12,775 | R5,600 | R18,375 | ||
| Tygerberg Medical Campus | R4,250 | R5,600 | R1,115 Bench fees per week (if required by host for up to 18 weeks) | R9, 850 + HPSCA/SANC | |
ABBREVIATIONS
IRF : International Registration Fee
EAF : Exchange Administration Fee
SAF : Study Abroad Fee (Freemovers)
HSAF : Half Study Abroad Fee
AAF : Affiliate Administration Fee
IEP : Intensive English Programme
HPCSA : Health Professions Council of South Africa
SANC : South African Nursing Council
TERMS OF PAYMENT
- All the above-mentioned fees are non-refundable
- SA students who register as a Study Abroad Student (Freemover) do not pay IRF
- SA students who register as an Exchange student do pay IRF
- Affiliated & Preparatory students pay IRF per academic year registration (Jan 2026-March 2027)
- IEP students pay IRF once per registration for 5 English blocks