University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Residence Fees

Residence fees

In 2026, residence fees consisted of an accommodation charge of R25 892 per annum. The accommodation deposit for local students is R2750. These fees do not include the cost of meals. (Meals approx R23 980 p.a.) International students are required to pay 25% of residence fees before registering. Student housing does not provide a bed linen.

Meals

All residences in Pietermaritzburg, Howard College, Edgewood and Westville a have self-catering capacity. Students are responsible for preparing their own meals. Students are responsible for their own crockery, cutlery, pots and other cooking utensils. In addition food outlets are available on campus. Meals are provided in on-campus residences on Westville campus. Edgewood has self-catering.

Linen, laundry and cleaning

Students are responsible for their own linen and laundry. All residences have internal laundry facilities. Students are also responsible for the cleaning of their own rooms.

For more information contact

Edgewood

Tel: +27 (0) 33 260 3611
Fax: +27 (0) 31 260 3426
E-mail: frarag@ukzn.ac.za

Howard College and Medical School

Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 2282
Fax: +27 (0) 31 260 1396
E-mail: nkosib@ukzn.ac.za

Pietermaritzburg

Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 6226
Fax: +27(0)33 260 5798
E-mail: frankv@ukzn.ac.za

Westville

Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 8070
Fax: +27 (0)31 260 7113
E-mail: Khumalos@ukzn.ac.za

Off-campus accommodation

For advice on securing accommodation off campus, please contact:
Howard College and Medical School                               Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 2182
Pietermaritzburg                                                               Tel: +27 (0) 33 260 6226
Westville                                                                           Tel:   +27(0) 31 260 7363