Residence Fee Schedule
We have various payment plans with discount offered for upfront payments, returning residents as well as siblings.
2025
Mid-Year Fee Schedule
30 June 2025 to 15 December 2025
The Unit Price is the price per lessee/student
| Unit Type | Unit Price | Electricity Levy | Total Lease Fee | 1st Payment Upon Application | 2nd Payment 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom Premium | R74 493 | R1 570 | R76 063 | R17 000 | R59 063 |
| Two bedroom Premium | R66 400 | R1 570 | R67 970 | R17 000 | R50 970 |
Parking Bay
R4 730 per annum
2026
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 | R165,374 | R2,800 | R168,174 | R25,000 | R57,270 | R42,952 | R42,952 |
| Two bedroom, Two bathroom | R146,763 | R2,800 | R149,563 | R25,000 | R49,825 | R37,369 | R37,369 |
| Two bedroom | R144,089 | R2,800 | R146,889 | R25,000 | R48,755 | R36,567 | R36,567 |
| One bedroom Communal | R129,580 | R2,800 | R132,380 | R25,000 | R42,952 | R32,214 | R32,214 |
| Two bedroom Communal | R131,106 | R2,800 | R133,906 | R25,000 | R43,562 | R32,672 | R32,672 |
Discounts
Conditions & Deadlines
| Conditions | Deadline | Discount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | Full Payment & Application | 31 July 2025 | 2.5% |
| Returning Students | 2nd year | First Payment & Application | 31 July 2025 | 2.5% |
| Returning Students | 3rd year & up | First Payment & Application | 31 July 2025 | 5% |
| Siblings | Previously or Current | First Payment & Application | 31 July 2025 | 2.5% |
| Maximum discount per student | 5% |
2026
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 | R161,234 | R2,800 | R164,034 | R25,000 | R55,614 | R41,710 | R41,710 |
| Two bedroom, Two bathroom | R143,094 | R2,800 | R145,894 | R25,000 | R48,358 | R36,268 | R36,268 |
| Two bedroom | R140,487 | R2,800 | R143,287 | R25,000 | R47,315 | R35,486 | R35,486 |
| One bedroom Communal | R126,341 | R2,800 | R129,141 | R25,000 | R41,657 | R31,242 | R31,242 |
| Two bedroom Communal | R127,828 | R2,800 | R130,628 | R25,000 | R42,252 | R31,688 | R31,688 |
2026
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 | R157,105 | R2,800 | R159,905 | R25,000 | R53,961 | R40,472 | R40,472 |
| Two bedroom, Two bathroom | R139,425 | R2,800 | R142,225 | R25,000 | R46,889 | R35,168 | R35,168 |
| Two bedroom | R136,885 | R2,800 | R139,685 | R25,000 | R45,873 | R34,406 | R34,406 |
| One bedroom Communal | R123,101 | R2,800 | R125,901 | R25,000 | R40,361 | R30,270 | R30,270 |
| Two bedroom Communal | R124,551 | R2,800 | R127,351 | R25,000 | R40,941 | R30,705 | R30,705 |
Included in Fees
Water, Electricity & WiFi
- Electricity levy of R2800 (R254.55 x 11 months).
- This fee covers the diesel and running costs of two generators serving the Academia premises.
- 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. (2025: R660)
- For Non-SU students: Additional annual fee charged by the University, upon device registration. (2025: 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