Budgeting at UP

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

Residence (2026): for example Azalea R87,900 and Curelitzia R70,700 a year, with an initial R14,400 billed up front (confirm the residence amounts with UP Student Accounts, because UP's first-year notice mentions a separate R5,700).
Meals are billed separately, to a maximum of R65,000 a year if you take three meals a day.
Tuition does not include prescribed books, stationery or other study costs, so budget for them separately.