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Financial Requirements

Studying at DUAI can generate several financial responsibilities. It is best that prospective students take cognisance of potential financial burdens well in advance of their arrival at the institute. On this page we discuss these requirements and the various options to their fulfillment.

Visa Applications

Applications for study visas to South Africa generally require the payment of fees which could amount to anything between R1000 to R3500. This differs from country to country but is usually cheaper and easier to obtain in the country of origin than in South Africa. Prospective applicants are therefore advised to apply in their own country and not to prematurely travel to South Africa in the hope that internal applications could be more expeditious.

Applicants that arrive at our doorstep without the proper papers designating our institute as their place of study may not be accepted as students as per government regulations. Acceptance of such students carry a heavy penalty which the institute cannot afford and which may jeopardize our continued existence.No exceptions are therefore made in this regard and any applications for concessions are disregarded.

Visa applications can also have hidden costs - such as the requirement of medical insurance prior to the granting of visas - and applicants are to ensure proper communication with their respective embassies so as to not fall prey to unforeseen complications. The institute is however prepared to provide temporary medical insurance for foreign applicants to facilitate visa acceptance. Upon arrival on the shores of South Africa such students are however required to personally secure medical insurance at any of the local insurance companies acceptable to the respective authorities.

Fees

As funding is limited and the day to day running of the institute generates a huge financial burden, all students in all departments - irrespective of whether or not they are accommodated at the premises of the institute - are financially liable for the following expenses:

  1. A once off yearly MAINTENANCE FEE to aid in the maintenance of the physical structures of the institute. This amounts to R250 [Two Hundred and Fifty Rand].
  2. Monthly TUITION & BOARD AND LODGE FEES of R1500 for the 12 months of the year. This amounts to R18 000 [Eighteen Thousand Rand] per annum.

The total yearly financial liability of all students towards the institute therefore amounts to only R18 250 [Eighteen Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Rand]. Bursaries may be awarded to students who are unable to pay the entire amount. In general, however, all students are required to assume responsibility for at least one third of the total monthly fee which currently amounts to R500. The institute will then in conjunction with the student apply for bursaries from organisations or parties to cover the remainder.

Payment Options

The MAINTENANCE FEE is to be paid immediately upon student registration. The TUITION & BOARD AND LODGE FEES which amounts to R18 250 may be paid as follows:

  1. A once off payment of the entire amount which should be settled before the end of March. Failure to pay the entire amount prior to March end results in the payment plan converting to either the quarterly or monthly payment plan.
  2. Quarterly payments of R4500; to be paid before the end of the first month of the respective quarter.
  3. Monthly, in installments of R1800 to be paid before the 7th of every month.

Board and Lodge

Accommodation and meals are provided at the premises of the institute, the cost of which is included in the fees mentioned above. Meals are provided three times a day as per the usual breakfast, lunch and supper system employed at other sister institutes. Accommodation is usually shared by other students and can amount to up to 10 students per room in large rooms. Beds, bedding [linen] and lockers are also provided. Students are however advised to bring along their own bedding if they have special needs or just feel more comfortable in their own bedding.

In the event that the student wishes to find accommodation off-premises, the above fee will not be deducted and all resultant expenses are to the student's liability. In addition, the institute accepts no responsibility or liability for students living off-premises and their safety and security is their own priority. Permission to live off-premises is only granted on condition of shari'ah compliant accommodation and living conditions. Periodic investigations may also be conducted to ensure that such students perform their religious duties such as regular attendance of local congregational prayers. Failure to comply with requirements can lead to the revocation of any such concessions.

Additional Expenses

Financial obligations generated by personal needs as diverse as the cost of toiletry, traveling expenses, textbooks and stationery are to be assumed by the applicant and the institute assumes no responsibility whatsoever for its provision. Emergency medical and other expenses generated during the fulfillment of essential needs will however be provided as per the discretion of the institute for which it will have to be reimbursed.