For 2026, the first payment of tuition fees needed at registration was R11 000 for undergraduates and R13 500 for postgraduates, and students funded by NSFAS or an external sponsor are exempt. UP advises paying at least five days before your registration date, and bursary holders must give Student Accounts a sponsor confirmation letter at least five days before registration. 2027 amounts were not yet published. Source: UP "When to pay what 2026".