2025 Residence Fee Schedule
We have various payment plans with discount offered for upfront payments, returning residents as well as siblings.
Standard Fee Schedule
The Unit Price is the price per lessee/student
| Unit Type | Unit Price | Electricity Levy | Total Annual Fee | 1st Payment Upon Application | 2nd Payment 30 September | 3rd Payment 30 November | 4th Payment 31 January |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom Premium | R148 986 | R3 135 | R152 121 | R17 000 | R54 049 | R40 536 | R40 536 |
| One bedroom Deluxe | R137 139 | R3 135 | R140 274 | R17 000 | R49 310 | R36 982 | R36 982 |
| Two bedroom, Two bathroom | R135 265 | R3 135 | R138 400 | R17 000 | R48 560 | R36 420 | R36 420 |
| Two bedroom Premium | R132 801 | R3 135 | R135 936 | R17 000 | R47 574 | R35 681 | R35 681 |
| Two bedroom Deluxe | R124 002 | R3 135 | R127 137 | R17 000 | R44 055 | R33 041 | R33 041 |
| One bedroom Communal | R119 429 | R3 135 | R122 564 | R17 000 | R42 226 | R31 669 | R31 669 |
| Two bedroom Communal | R120 835 | R3 135 | R123 970 | R17 000 | R42 788 | R32 091 | R32 091 |
Discounts
Conditions & Deadlines
| Conditions | Deadline | Discount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | Full Payment & Application | 31 July 2024 | 2.5% |
| Returning Students | 2nd year | First Payment & Application | 31 July 2024 | 2.5% |
| Returning Students | 3rd year & up | First Payment & Application | 31 July 2024 | 5% |
| Siblings | Previously or Current | First Payment & Application | 31 July 2024 | 2.5% |
| Maximum discount per student | 5% |
Included in Fees
Water, Electricity & WiFi
- Electricity levy of R3135 (R285.00 x 11 months).
- This fee covers the diesel and running costs of two generators serving the Academia premises.
- This amount is refundable, partially or in full, in terms of the provisions of paragraph 7.2 of the Schedule to the Lease Agreement.
- Access to the Stellenbosch University uncapped WiFi / free data.
Excluded in Fees
Parking & WiFi Device Registration
- Once-off WiFi device registration fee charged by the University. (2024: R660)
- For Non-SU students: Additional annual fee charged by the University, upon device registration. (2024: R2190)
- Parking Bay at R4730 per year
Bank Detail
Please send proof of payment to elana@academia.co.za
Bank
ABSA
Branch code
632005
Account name
Academia Student Accommodation (Pty) Ltd
Account number
4092100707
Reference
Student's name and surname
Proof
elana@academia.co.za
Full Payment, Returning Students & Siblings
The Unit Price is the price per lessee/student
| Unit Type | Unit Price | Electricity Levy | Total Annual Fee | 1st Payment Upon Application | 2nd Payment 30 September | 3rd Payment 30 November | 4th Payment 31 January |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom Premium | R145 261 | R3 135 | R148 396 | R17 000 | R52 558 | R39 419 | R39 419 |
| One bedroom Deluxe | R133 711 | R3 135 | R136 846 | R17 000 | R47 938 | R35 954 | R35 954 |
| Two bedroom, Two bathroom | R131 882 | R3 135 | R135 017 | R17 000 | R47 207 | R35 405 | R35 405 |
| Two bedroom Premium | R129 481 | R3 135 | R132 616 | R17 000 | R46 246 | R34 685 | R34 685 |
| Two bedroom Deluxe | R120 902 | R3 135 | R124 037 | R17 000 | R42 815 | R32 111 | R32 111 |
| One bedroom Communal | R116 442 | R3 135 | R119 577 | R17 000 | R41 031 | R30 773 | R30 773 |
| Two bedroom Communal | R117 815 | R3 135 | R120 950 | R17 000 | R41 580 | R31 185 | R31 185 |
3rd Year & Up Returning Students
The Unit Price is the price per lessee/student
| Unit Type | Unit Price | Electricity Levy | Total Annual Fee | 1st Payment Upon Application | 2nd Payment 30 September | 3rd Payment 30 November | 4th Payment 31 January |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom Premium | R141 538 | R3 135 | R144 673 | R17 000 | R51 069 | R38 302 | R38 302 |
| One bedroom Deluxe | R130 282 | R3 135 | R133 417 | R17 000 | R46 567 | R34 925 | R34 925 |
| Two bedroom, Two bathroom | R128 502 | R3 135 | R131 637 | R17 000 | R45 855 | R34 391 | R34 391 |
| Two bedroom Premium | R126 161 | R3 135 | R129 296 | R17 000 | R44 918 | R33 689 | R33 689 |
| Two bedroom Deluxe | R117 802 | R3 135 | R120 937 | R17 000 | R41 575 | R31 181 | R31 181 |
| One bedroom Communal | R113 458 | R3 135 | R116 593 | R17 000 | R39 837 | R29 878 | R29 878 |
| Two bedroom Communal | R114 792 | R3 135 | R117 927 | R17 000 | R40 371 | R30 278 | R30 278 |