The fees at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) vary depending on the course the applicant wants to study and the status of the student whether the applicant is local or international.
- Tuition fees are payable for each course for which a student is registered.
- Charges ancillary to tuition fees, such as charges for course notes or for excursion costs are not included in the amounts listed. Club membership fees are also not listed. These additional amounts will be reflected on the student’s fee account.
- Other Costs: Students also need to budget for books, stationery and travel costs, as well as pocket money and sundry expenses.
Fees Booklet
Residence fees are available on the Campus Housing and Residence Life website.
Methods of payment
- Payment should be made in full before the due date(s).
- Payment can be made by EFT or the bank transfer form (M65). This form is attached to the fee account, which shows the amount due.
Bank Account Details:
Use your student number as a reference on the M65 form, to enable immediate payment allocation.
Bank: First National Bank
Account Number: 622 7055 1015
Branch Code: 210 554
Branch: Braamfontein
SWIFT Code: FIRNZAJJ (International students only)
Reference: Student number (ONLY)
- The payments made directly in the respective banks will reflect the same day on the student account.
- Payments made from other banks will reflect within 2 working days on the student fee account.
- Credit and debit card payments with a CVV number can be made through the self-service portal using Master/Visa cards only. For this option visit https://self-service.wits.ac.za/
- If students wish, payment may be made at the Cashier’s Office, Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House (hours are 08:00 to 15:30). Only bank-guaranteed cheques will be accepted as one of the alternative methods of payment.
Download: How to Pay
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University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) 2024 Application Fees
- Non-refundable application fee of R100 for South African citizens
- Non-refundable application fee for foreign citizens of R700
- Payments to be made before closing dates
- Use your Person Number or T Number as reference
How to pay
Deposit exact amount into the University’s Application Fee account:
- Standard Bank, Account name: Wits University – Application Fees. Current Account Number: 200 346 385, Branch code: Braamfontein 004 805. CI Number 074A. (International payment swift code: SBZAZAJJ). Use your person/student number as a reference.
- Pay by cash or credit card at the Wits Fees Office, Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House), Braamfontein Campus East, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa. Use your person/student number as the reference.
- EFT – Use your Person/Student number as the reference.
How much is Wits application fees for international students?
A non-refundable application fee of R100 for South African citizens, and R700 for foreign citizens, is required.
How much is the fees per semester at Wits University?
R54,820 per semester. Total cost is payable before registration. Any applicable residence fees.
How much is wits school fees?
Fees will differ slightly between the different MUS fields, and depending on the choice of electives. In 2023 the average tuition fee for full-time study towards the MUS ranged from R 75 170 – R 75 730.