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South African universities are welcoming
foreign students to come
and study abroad in South Africa
The number of foreign students who have come to
study abroad in South Africa, currently comes to approximately 7% of the student numbers enrolled at
universities in South Africa and other education institutions.
Education is one of the pillar stones of South Africa’s society. Together with the fact that our
country is one of the most exciting places to go and study, it is no wonder that South Africa has
emerged as one of the 20 most popular destinations in the world for foreign students.
South Africa’s higher education system currently comprises 21 Universities, 15 Technicons
(Universities of technology), 50 Teachers Training Colleges and numerous Nursing and Agricultural
Colleges.
The University of Cape Town
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Since the end of Apartheid and sanctions, universities in south africa have been welcoming foreign
students from all over the world and today they comprise more than 7% of total enrolments.
There are of course, a number of requirements to fulfil before a student can take up his or her studies in
South Africa. Basically you need a study permit and an enrolment acceptance of a university. For more
comprehensive information, check out the following:
The University of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg)
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STUDY PERMIT
First and foremost requirement for a foreign student who wants to go and study in South Africa is acceptance
for enrollment at a South African educational institution and a Study Permit. This applies for all levels of
education, no matter whether it is at primary, secondary or tertiary level.
Students can only enter South Africa after they are in physical possession of a study permit, for which they
have to apply at the nearest South African embassy or consulate. The application must be made in the
students home country. This means that students cannot go to South Africa on a visitor’s visa and apply for a
study permit after he or she has arrived there.
Acceptance by universities in south africa or other educational institutions does not necessarily mean that a
student will receive a study permit. South African universities and other educational institutions can only
complete the enrollment of foreign students after a valid study permit has been produced.
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