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WE ARE PRELOADED AS A BENEFICIARY ON ALL MAJOR BANKS. SIMPLY SEARCH FOR

⇒   UKZN STUDENT DEPOSITS   ⇐

NB: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from Standard Bank accounts as well as payments made directly at a Standard Bank branch will be updated within 3 (three) hours of payment provided that the beneficiary reference (valid UKZN student number) is correct. 

FEES BOOKLET - LOCAL
FEES BOOKLET - INTERNATIONAL
FAQ'S TO HELP YOU ALONG

Remote Online Operations for Student Fees

Fee Statement Balances
  • Log onto Student Central https://sc.ukzn.ac.za/
  • Click on the Self-Help tab and choose Student i-Enabler.
  • Click on Student Enquiry (Tab to the left).
  • Click on Summarise Statement of Account.
  • Your fee balance will appear. Click on FEE to get your full statement.

STUDENTS WITH NO OUTSTANDING DEBT

Make payment of the required 2026 registration fees to the University’s bank account.

The required 2026 registration fees are as follows:

  • Tuition: R7,300
  • Residence: R6,800
  • International students: 100% of the total tuition and residence fees for 2026.

South African students: Automatic financial clearance will be granted once your payment clears on the University’s bank account and reflects on your fee statement. You will be notified via SMS once you have been granted financial clearance.

International students (incl. SADC countries): Please request a proforma invoice from your College for your 2026 registration. Submit the proforma invoice to Student Fees via https://freshdeskportal.ukzn.ac.za. Financial clearance will be granted once your payment clears on the University’s bank account and reflects on your fee statement. You will be notified via SMS once you have been granted financial clearance.

STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT

Please click here for more information on the terms that are applicable in the 2026 academic year.

Students with Outstanding Fees Who Completed AOD Forms in 2025

Note: Students who have already completed the Acknowledgement of Debt (AOD) form in 2025 are not required to complete a new AOD form.

You are required to make payment of the required amounts (i.e. all the fees charged in 2025 and outstanding instalment(s) as per your current repayment plan plus 2026 registration fees) to the University’s bank account. You are reminded that 2025 fees must be paid in full before you can be granted financial clearance. Repayment arrangements are not allowed for fees charged in 2025.

Students Who Did Not Complete an AOD form in 2025  

Students who were not registered in 2025, and those students who were registered in 2025 but did not complete an AOD form for their 2024 debt can complete the acknowledgement of debt (AoD) form Download. Completed AOD forms together with all the required supporting documents must be submitted to Student Fees via https://freshdeskportal.ukzn.ac.za. The final date for submission of AoD forms and supporting documentation is

  • For first semester registration: Friday, 06 February 2026 at 16:00,
  • For second semester registration: Friday, 28 July 2026 at 16:00.

Financial clearance will be granted once your payment clears on the University’s bank account and reflects on your fee statement. You will be notified via SMS once you have been granted financial clearance.

STUDENTS WHOSE STUDIES ARE FUNDED FOR THE 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

All students whose studies are funded for 2026 must first liaise with the Financial Aid Advisors in their respective Campus for additional guidance.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

  • Update and clear study permit records with the International Office prior to seeking financial clearance for registration.
  • Proforma invoice reflecting tuition fees payable for 2026 – this must be obtained from the relevant College Admin offices.
  • Payment of international student levy of R 2400,00 per semester.

FROM SOUTH AFRICAN BANK ACCOUNTS

  • Bank: Standard Bank
  • Branch Code: 045426
  • Account Number: 053081072
  • Beneficiary Reference: UKZN Student Number ONLY (mandatory)

The University is preloaded as a beneficiary with all major South African banks. Simply search for UKZN Student Deposits.

Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) from Standard Bank accounts as well as payments made directly at a Standard Bank branch will be updated on the fee statement within the same day of payment provided the beneficiary reference (UKZN student number) is correct. Payments made from other banks may take up to 4 (four) working days to update on the fee account.

FROM NON-SOUTH AFRICAN BANK ACCOUNTS

  • Bank: Standard Bank
  • Branch Code: 045426
  • Account Number: 053082826
  • SWIFT Code: SBZAZAJJ
  • Beneficiary Reference: UKZN Student Number ONLY (mandatory)

Payments from Non-South African bank accounts take a minimum of two weeks to reflect on the student fee account. Therefore, students are advised to make payments in advance to avoid financial clearance delays.

Flywire Credit Card Online Payments (for International Students ONLY)

The speediest payment method is by paying online with a credit card. Payments made via the Flywire Online Payment method are updated to fee accounts within 24 hours. This payment method allows the payer to pay in foreign currency to the University’s bank account. The Flywire Online Payment portal is accessible via the Student iEnabler as follows:

  • Log onto the Student iEnabler using your UKZN student number and password (iEnabler Login).
  • Select Flywire Online Payment (from the menu list on the left of the screen).
  • Carefully read the rules and regulations.
  • To proceed, you will need to first accept these rules and regulations.
  • You will thereafter be able to process your online payment.

Note: You can also access the Student iEnabler via the Self-Help tab on Student Central

  • Complete a refund form and ensure that your banking details are correct on the system.
  • For bursary students, kindly contact your Student Funding Advisor.
  • For self-funded students, kindly send the form to Student Fees via http://freshdeskportal.ukzn.ac.za.
  • Complete a student banking details form and submit with all required supporting documents to Student Fees via http://freshdeskportal.ukzn.ac.za.
  • Banking details forms are available online on the Student Portal. Required supporting documents are detailed on the form.
  • Go to https://freshdeskportal.ukzn.ac.za/
  • Click on the “Submit a ticket” tab which is located at the top-right corner of the page.
  • Select “Student Fees” from the drop-down menu on the page.
  • Fill in the required fields. Attach any supporting documents where applicable (e.g. proof of payment, AOD form, proforma invoice, etc).
  • Click on the “Submit” button once completed.

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