Budgeting at UJ

Researched by the VarsityStart team from official university sources. Last checked 10 October 2026. How we check

Residence fees (2026): about R42,710 to R51,170 a year at Kingsway, R41,940 to R64,250 at Doornfontein and R56,560 to R63,480 at Soweto. Meals are not included: each student sets their own meal quota to budget for.
A registration fee (R650) and ICT levy (R500) are added to student fees annually.