Government subsidies for higher education have fallen behind costs increases over a number of years. The annual increase in subsidies fell behind the average increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of around 6%, but more importantly behind the Higher Education Price Index (HEPI - which measures cost increases in the sector). The Higher Education Price Index has typically increased by about 1,7% more than the CPI per year due to the high costs of research equipment and technology, accreditation and statutory requirements, international research publications and maintaining world-class facilities. This is especially true for institutions such as Stellenbosch University that focus on research and postgraduate study. International students A differentiated study fees structure for international students will be introduced from 2018, when certain categories of international students registering at SU will be charged an international tuition fee (ITF) for the first time. The ITF comprises an additional fixed amount charged annually for the duration of an academic programme and is payable in full at or prior to registration. The ITF will not apply to international students enrolled in doctoral programmes, or in postgraduate programmes delivered on the telematics platform, or international students with SADC (Southern African Development Community) citizenship or permanent residence in South Africa. The base ITF is set at R43 380 for international students from outside Africa enrolled for bachelors, honours and postgraduate diploma programmes, and R21 690 for those from outside Africa enrolled for master’s programmes. A reduced amount of R20 520 will apply to students from African countries outside SADC enrolled for bachelors, honours and postgraduate diploma programmes. The budget process and discussions with the campus community are set to continue over coming weeks. The final budget for 2018 will be tabled for approval at the last Council meeting towards the end of November 2017. Draft 6: 11 October 2017
Government subsidies for higher education have fallen behind costs increases over a number of years. The annual increase in subsidies fell behind the average increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of around 6%, but more importantly behind the Higher Education Price Index (HEPI - which measures cost increases in the sector). The Higher Education Price Index has typically increased by about 1,7% more than the CPI per year due to the high costs of research equipment and technology, accreditation and statutory requirements, international research publications and maintaining world-class facilities. This is especially true for institutions such as Stellenbosch University that focus on research and postgraduate study. International students A differentiated study fees structure for international students will be introduced from 2018, when certain categories of international students registering at SU will be charged an international tuition fee (ITF) for the first time. The ITF comprises an additional fixed amount charged annually for the duration of an academic programme and is payable in full at or prior to registration. The ITF will not apply to international students enrolled in doctoral programmes, or in postgraduate programmes delivered on the telematics platform, or international students with SADC (Southern African Development Community) citizenship or permanent residence in South Africa. The base ITF is set at R43 380 for international students from outside Africa enrolled for bachelors, honours and postgraduate diploma programmes, and R21 690 for those from outside Africa enrolled for master’s programmes. A reduced amount of R20 520 will apply to students from African countries outside SADC enrolled for bachelors, honours and postgraduate diploma programmes. The budget process and discussions with the campus community are set to continue over coming weeks. The final budget for 2018 will be tabled for approval at the last Council meeting towards the end of November 2017. Draft 6: 11 October 2017
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