MCOM IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FEES

Fees are quoted for one year and are subject to annual increase

The UCT GSB fee structure for academic programmes, in keeping with other international business schools, has different rates for South African and non-South African students. 

South African / African citizens and permanent residents

Total fee 1st year 2024: R163 360

Total fee 2nd year (for 2023 cohort): R48 660

Dissertation 2024: R20 300

Acceptance deposit: R25 000

Application fee: R1000


Non-African residents and international students

Total fee 1st year 2024R255 400

Total fee 2nd year (for 2023 cohort): R74 100

Dissertation 2024: R30 150

Acceptance deposit: R25 000

Application fee (for applications outside Africa): USD $100


Please note:

  • Fees are subject to annual increase. The fees for the next year are updated in December each year. 
  • Application fees are non-refundable. Paying an application fee does not mean your application will be successful.
  • If you are offered a place on the MCom programme you will be asked to pay an acceptance deposit. Acceptance deposits are non-refundable and will be credited to your student fee account.

DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUNDING OPPORTUNITES

Students have a variety of options

  • South African citizens can approach EduLoan for a study loan.
  • US and Canadian citizens may be eligible for their governments' funding programmes.
  • Citizens of other countries should approach banks or loan institutions in their own countries as a first port of call. Alternatively, please see the "Helpful websites if you're searching for international or local scholarships" section on the UCT website.
  • Prodigy Finance offers loans to international students to study at the world's top business schools, including the UCT Graduate School of Business. Click here for more information.
  • Feenix crowdfunding, powered by Standard Bank, is a platform for donors to sponsor tuition fees. Read more.