What it costs and how to pay
A degree costs about R45,000 to R70,000 a year. But you can also learn to code for free through bootcamps like WeThinkCode_, or by teaching yourself. Skills matter more than the qualification.
This is one of the cheapest good careers to get into, because some routes are free.
Free coding bootcamps
Bootcamps like WeThinkCode_, Umuzi, and GirlCode are free, and some give a stipend. You learn to code without paying.
Learn more →NSFAS
NSFAS pays for a Computer Science or IT degree or diploma at a public university or TVET college, if your family earns under R350,000 a year.
Learn more →Learnerships (MICT SETA and companies)
The MICT SETA and many tech companies run IT and software development learnerships, where you earn a stipend while you learn to code. Search for 'IT learnerships' each year, as new ones open often.
Learn more →Ready to apply?
When you have picked a way in, apply before the closing date.
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