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First-year tuition for Computer Science & IT, lowest first

No fee is published for Cybersecurity itself yet. As a rough guide, these are the first-year fees for Computer Science & IT, the closest related field. Cybersecurity can cost more or less: confirm the fee with the university.

  1. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Lowest

    R52 050 to R80 750 2026 first year, estimated range
  2. University of Johannesburg

    R52 140 to R87 000 2026 first year, estimated range
  3. University of KwaZulu-Natal

    R55 218 2026 first year
  4. North-West University

    R63 036 2026 first year
  5. University of the Free State

    R69 300 2026 first year
  6. Stellenbosch University

    R72 660 2026 first year
  7. University of Cape Town

    R87 000 2026 first year
  8. University of Pretoria

    R94 000 to R105 000 2026 first year, estimated range
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BIT Information Systems: a computing foundation, not a dedicated cybersecurity degree

University of Pretoria · 2027 intake

UP foundation example: English level 5, Mathematics level 5 and APS 30. Confirm security modules and further-study routes separately.

NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.

Ranking and available places apply; minimums do not guarantee admission.

Rough guide: whole degree = first-year tuition × years. Fees rise every year; add books, equipment, transport and living costs.