If you want a full and clear picture of Richfield College courses and fees for 2026, here is everything in one place. You might want to keep this page open while you compare study options, because the fees below are exactly what Richfield released for the 2026 academic year. Nothing has been changed or guessed.
Many new students often ask for three things at the same time:
- what the course costs
- the monthly fees
- and whether the deposit is included or not
So this guide explains each course, the deposit, the discounted upfront option, and the 11-month payment plan. You will also find the extra administration fees that Richfield charges in 2026, because those are often forgotten when students calculate their budget.
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Richfield College Courses and Fees 2026
Below is a mobile friendly breakdown of all Richfield College qualifications and their official 2026 fees. Each course is listed in a short block format to make scrolling easy on phones.
Faculty of Information Technology
BSc in Information Technology (Programming)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R45 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R47 900
Monthly fee (11 months): R4 745
Total for the year: R54 900
BSc in Information Technology (Emerging Technologies)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R45 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R47 900
Monthly fee: R4 745
Total for the year: R54 900
BSc in Information Technology (IT Management)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R45 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R47 900
Monthly fee: R4 745
Total for the year: R54 900
BSc in Information Technology (Network Engineering)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R45 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R47 900
Monthly fee: R4 745
Total for the year: R54 900
Diplomas in Information Technology
Diploma in IT (Programming)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R38 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R40 900
Monthly fee (11 months): R4 018
Total for the year: R46 900
Diploma in IT (Network Engineering)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R38 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R40 900
Monthly fee: R4 018
Total for the year: R46 900
Diploma in IT (Business Analysis)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R38 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R40 900
Monthly fee: R4 018
Total for the year: R46 900
Higher Certificate in Information Technology
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R30 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R32 900
Monthly fee (11 months): R3 200
Total for the year: R37 900
IT Articulation Routes
Articulation: Diploma (3 years) to BSc
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R43 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R45 900
Monthly fee: R4 473
Total for the year: R51 900
Articulation: Higher Certificate (1 year) to BSc
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R40 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R42 900
Monthly fee: R4 200
Total for the year: R48 900
Faculty of Business Management Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R41 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R43 900
Monthly fee (11 months): R4 291
Total for the year: R49 900
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Management)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R41 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R43 900
Monthly fee: R4 291
Total for the year: R49 900
Bachelor of Commerce (Future SAICA Pathways)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R43 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R45 900
Monthly fee: R4 473
Total for the year: R51 900
Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R40 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R42 900
Monthly fee: R4 200
Total for the year: R48 900
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing Management)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R40 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R42 900
Monthly fee: R4 200
Total for the year: R48 900
Bachelor of Business Administration (Supply Chain)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R40 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R42 900
Monthly fee: R4 200
Total for the year: R48 900
Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting)
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R40 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R42 900
Monthly fee: R4 200
Total for the year: R48 900
Diplomas in Business Administration
Human Resource Management
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R36 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R38 900
Monthly fee (11 months): R3 745
Total for the year: R43 900
Supply Chain Management
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R36 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R38 900
Monthly fee: R3 745
Total for the year: R43 900
Economics
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R36 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R38 900
Monthly fee: R3 745
Total for the year: R43 900
Public Management
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R36 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R38 900
Monthly fee: R3 745
Total for the year: R43 900
Higher Certificates
Higher Certificate in Business Administration
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R27 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R29 900
Monthly fee (11 months): R2 836
Total for the year: R33 900
Higher Certificate in Office Administration
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R27 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R29 900
Monthly fee: R2 836
Total for the year: R33 900
Business Articulation Routes
Articulation: Bachelor of Business Administration
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R47 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R49 900
Monthly fee (11 months): R4 927
Total for the year: R56 900
Articulation: Bachelor of Commerce
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R46 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R48 900
Monthly fee: R4 836
Total for the year: R55 900
Articulation: Higher Certificate to Diploma
Deposit: R2 700
Upfront fee (excluding deposit): R35 200
Upfront fee (including deposit): R37 900
Monthly fee: R3 655
Total for the year: R42 900
2026 Additional Fees at Richfield College
Richfield has a number of once-off administration costs that new students often forget. These are important because they can change your total budget.
Application and Registration
- Application Fee before 31 December: R400
- Application Fee after 31 December: R800
- Registration Deposit (South African students): R2 700
- Registration Deposit (Non-South African students): 30% of annual course fees
Changes, Reprints, and Academic Administration
- Transfer from contact to distance learning: R3 500
- Supplementary exam (per module): R350
- Change of course: R3 500
- Remark: R600
- Certificate re-print: R400
- Academic record re-print: R400
- Deregistration administration fee: R2 000
- Account activation administration fee: R3 500
Credit Transfer and RPL
- CAT application: Free
- Credits awarded per module: R950
- RPL application: R900
- RPL exemptions per module: R1 100
What You Must Do When Reading the Richfield 2026 Fees
1. Separate the upfront fee from the monthly option
Do not assume the upfront and monthly amounts are the same thing. Look at the table slowly and make sure you understand that the discounted upfront fee does not include the deposit. If you want the upfront option, add the deposit to your budget before you make any payment.
2. Treat the deposit as a compulsory payment
Do not skip the deposit. You will pay it whether you choose upfront or monthly. Make sure you have it ready before registration, because Richfield will not confirm your space until this amount is paid.
3. Add the deposit to the monthly total
When you choose the 11-month plan, add the deposit to the final amount. Many students only calculate the 11 instalments and forget the deposit. Do your full budget now so you do not struggle later in the year.
4. Ask about late registration fees
The table gives you a discounted option that ends on 28 February. Ask Richfield what the fee becomes from 1 March onwards. Do not wait until the last week because late fees often increase and can catch you by surprise.
5. Understand that articulation is not a transfer inside the year
If you plan to start with a Higher Certificate or Diploma and move to a degree later, ask Richfield to explain the full pathway. An articulation is a new qualification, not a quick switch in the same year. Make sure you know the full cost for all years.
6. Confirm what is included in your course package
Since all the IT degrees have the same price, do not assume the content or equipment is the same. Ask Richfield what each course includes, especially:
- access to labs
- software
- learning platforms
- practical assessments
Ask before you register, not after.
7. Connect the additional fees to real situations
Go through the list of extra fees and ask yourself when you are likely to pay them. For example:
- Will you write supplementary exams?
- Will you need a remark?
- Will you change courses?
Understanding these situations will help you avoid sudden costs during the year.
What You Must Ask Richfield, Because It Is Not Listed
1. Ask for the annual increase for second and third year
You need to plan the full cost of your qualification, not only the first year. Ask Richfield how much the fees normally increase each year.
2. Ask about laptop and equipment requirements
Richfield has many IT and Business courses. Do not wait to be told you need your own laptop. Ask which laptop is required and whether the college provides any tools or software.
3. Ask whether textbooks or learning material are included
Some private colleges include online material in the fees. Others make you buy textbooks separately. Ask Richfield to confirm this so you do not get stuck later.
4. Ask if exam fees are included in the main tuition
Supplementary exam fees are listed, but normal exam fees are not. Ask whether your exam fees for the year are already included in the annual amount.
5. Ask what student support services your fees cover
Before you register, ask if the fee includes:
- academic support
- tutoring
- computer lab access
- Wi Fi
- career guidance
- counselling
You must know what you are paying for.
6. Ask for the distance learning fee comparison
If you are still deciding between contact and distance learning, ask Richfield for the full 2026 distance learning fee list. This will help you make a better decision for your lifestyle.
7. Ask for refund rules if you deregister
Richfield charges a deregistration administration fee, but they do not say how much of your money can be refunded. Ask for the full refund policy before you pay.
8. Ask about penalty fees for late payments
Most colleges have late payment penalties. Ask if Richfield charges interest or blocks access to classes if you miss a payment.
9. Ask for the duration of your qualification
Do not assume your degree or diploma is the same number of years as other colleges. Ask Richfield to confirm:
- how many years your course takes
- how many credits per year
- whether the fee increases in each academic year
10. Ask about international student requirements
If you are not a South African citizen, ask Richfield to explain all extra rules, including:
- study visa requirements
- medical aid requirements
- payment deadlines
- any other fees
11. Ask which payment methods are allowed
Find out if Richfield uses:
- debit orders
- EFT
- card payments
- monthly payment dates
- grace days
This will help you plan your monthly budget correctly.
12. Ask how long the application takes to be processed
Do not assume you will be accepted in two days. Ask Richfield how long it takes for them to:
- check your documents
- confirm your acceptance
- send your student number
- activate your portal
This helps you plan your payment dates properly.
A good number of students often forget to compare the upfront discounted fee with the 11-month plan. The monthly option looks cheaper but the total is always higher.
You might want to look at your long term plan. The very important thing is to choose a payment method that you can finish without stress.
If you need help comparing Richfield courses with other private colleges, I can prepare a full side-by-side guide for 2026.
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