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How much should I budget to study at UCT?

How much should I budget to study at UCT? Asking for the official answer. (Common question, answered from official sources.)

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UCT's 2026 fees booklet estimates at least R133,960 a year (about R11,200 a month) for board and lodging if you live off campus, about R37,800 a year for meals in a self-catering residence, R10,000 for books and stationery, R10,000 for living expenses, transport and pocket money, and a one-off R9,500 for a laptop. Source: UCT Student Fees 2026.

VarsityStart team · official sources · 17 hours ago