$per year
Annual Cost Breakdown — University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa · 3-year program · Normal lifestyle
Tuition$7,000
Housing & Living$9,900(~$825/mo)
Round-trip flights/yr$1,200
Annual total
$18,100
3-year program total
$55,500
incl. $1,200 one-time costs
Living costs based on 2025–26 student budgets in Cape Town, South Africa. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
How It Compares to a US Degree
University of Cape Town
$55,500(Your estimate)
US Public University (3 yr)
$84,000(~$28,000/yr)
US Private University (3 yr)
$186,000(~$62,000/yr)
Estimated savings vs. US private university
$130,500
and $28,500 vs. a US public university