University of Pretoria (UP/Tuks) student accommodation: the complete guide
The University of Pretoria has more student housing options than almost any other South African university, spread across five campuses — Hatfield, Hillcrest, Groenkloof, Prinshof and Onderstepoort — plus one of the country's largest private student accommodation markets in Hatfield itself. This guide covers UP's own 2026 residence fees hall by hall, how NSFAS funding works for UP students, and the private, trusted residences near campus worth shortlisting. Whether you're searching for "University of Pretoria fees", "UP fees 2026", or "UP residence fees", this page covers the actual published numbers. Details in this guide are accurate as of the time of writing in 2026; residence fees, application dates and NSFAS accreditation status change year to year, so always confirm current details directly with the University of Pretoria or the residence in question.
UP residence fees by campus (2026)
UP's 2026 residence fees require a R5,700 reservation fee within 30 days of allocation (counted as the first instalment) plus an initial meals deposit of R14,400, with a standard meal plan capped at R65,000 annually. Fees below are the full annual room fee by hall and room type, exactly as published by UP.
Hatfield campus residences
- Asterhof Main Building — Single: R70,700 / Double: R65,700
- Asterhof VMN — Single: R86,400 / Double: R80,400
- Erica — Single: R85,200
- House Nala & House Khutso — Single: R86,200 / Double: R81,000
- Madelief & House Mags — Single: R70,700 / Double: R65,700
- Nerina–Hatfield Square (Ensuite) — Single: R79,100 / Double: R65,700
- Nerina–Hatfield Square — Single: R70,700
- Invicta (Shared Bathroom) — Single: R90,700 / Double: R82,200
- Invicta (Ensuite) — Single: R92,300
- Xayata, Glaskas & Pastorie — Single: R70,700 / Double: R65,700
Hillcrest campus residences
- Azalea (Ladies) — Single: R87,900 / Double: R81,500
- College & The Tower (Men's) — Single: R86,200 / Double: R81,000
- Mopane & Morula Legae (Men's) — Single: R87,900 / Double: R81,500
- Tuks Ekhaya & House TAU (Men's) — Single: R82,400 / Double: R76,800
- Tuks Village (Mixed) — Single: R79,100
Groenkloof campus residences
- Zinnia, Hayani & Ikageng (Ladies) — Single: R70,700 / Double: R65,700
- Tirisano (Men's) — Single: R77,600 / Double: R70,300
Prinshof campus residences (Health Sciences)
- Curelitzia (Ladies) — Single: R70,700 / Double: R65,700
- House Ukuthula (Men's) — Single: R75,300
- House Ukuthula Flats (Men's) — Single: R95,600
- Tuks Bophelong (Mixed) — Single: R79,100
- Hippokrates 1-Bedroom (Mixed) — Single: R105,800
- Hippokrates Bachelor (Mixed) — Single: R95,600
- Hippokrates Single Room (Mixed) — Single: R89,500
Onderstepoort campus residences (Veterinary Science)
- OP Village Block A-C — Single: R76,400
- OP Village Block D-G & Houses — Single: R70,700
- OP Village Block H-L, Q-S & OPJ — Single: R86,200
- OP Village Blocks M-N — Single: R87,500
Postgraduate residences (Hatfield)
- Jakaranda & Protea Mbalenhle (Bachelor) — Single: R95,600
- Jakaranda & Protea Mbalenhle (2-Bed, per student) — Single: R92,200
- Tuksdorp — Single: R75,200
NSFAS and funding at UP
NSFAS-funded UP students receive an accommodation allowance, but not every UP residence or private property is automatically accredited — confirm your specific allocation and any private accommodation's accreditation status directly with UP's Department of Residence Affairs and NSFAS before signing anything, since accredited-provider lists are reviewed each year.
UP's off-campus accommodation list and NSFAS-accredited providers
If you don't get a UP residence offer, the University of Pretoria's Department of Residence Affairs maintains guidance on off-campus accommodation and NSFAS accreditation requirements for private providers — contact them directly to check whether a specific property is on the current NSFAS-accredited accommodation list before signing anything, since accredited-provider lists are reviewed annually and not every private residence near Hatfield is automatically accredited.
Searching for a "UP off-campus accommodation list" or "UP NSFAS accredited accommodation list" will get you to the right university department, but for trusted, bookable listings with direct landlord contact, DigsConnect's own listings near UP are a faster starting point.
Our top picks: trusted private residences near UP
Hatfield has one of the densest private student accommodation markets in South Africa, which means real variation in price, distance and what's included. Based on our own research into location and amenities, here are trusted options worth shortlisting alongside a UP residence application:
Respublica Hatfield Square — about 200m from UP's Hatfield campus, with a pool, gym and rooftop sports court.
Thrive Hatfield Studios — roughly 200m from campus, with a pool, gym, study hubs and the Gautrain's Hatfield Station about 7 minutes' walk away.
Rise Units on Park — about 600m from campus, with a shopping mall directly across the road.
Thrive Brooklyn Studios — about a 4-minute walk to campus, in the quieter Brooklyn suburb.
Thrive Festivals Edge — about 400m/5 minutes to campus and 500m from Hatfield Plaza.
Thrive Varsity Studios and Thrive Studios at Burnett — both in Hatfield, a short walk from campus.
Respublica Eastwood Village and Respublica Urban Nest — further out (1.9km and 2.4km respectively) but with an included shuttle service, often at a lower price point than walk-to-campus options.
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Browse trusted UP listingsFrequently asked questions
How much does a UP residence cost in 2026?
Room fees range from about R65,700 (double rooms in several Hatfield and Groenkloof halls) up to R105,800 (Hippokrates 1-Bedroom at Prinshof), plus a R5,700 reservation fee and R14,400 initial meals deposit where catering applies. Exact cost depends on the hall, campus and room type — see the full breakdown above.
Which UP campus has the most student accommodation?
Hatfield, by a wide margin — it has the most UP residences of any campus and by far the largest private student accommodation market of any Pretoria suburb, with residences like Hatfield Square, Hatfield Studios and Festivals Edge all within a few hundred metres of the campus gates.
Does NSFAS cover UP accommodation?
NSFAS-funded UP students receive an accommodation allowance, but coverage depends on accreditation and your individual funding agreement — confirm directly with UP's Department of Residence Affairs and NSFAS before committing to a specific residence or private property.
What's the best private accommodation near UP if I don't get a residence offer?
It depends on budget and how close to campus you want to be — Hatfield Square, Hatfield Studios and Festivals Edge are all within a few hundred metres of campus, while Eastwood Village and Urban Nest sit further out with an included shuttle at a typically lower price. Compare trusted listings on DigsConnect to see current prices and availability.