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Study in South Africa
South Africa Statistics
Geography-Population
- Capital: Pretoria (administrative); Bloemfontein (judicial); Cape Town (legislative)
- Area: 1,219,912 km ²
- Climate: Moderate
- Population: 41,000,000
- Languages: There are more than 11 official languages in SA; however, the most prevalent are English and the loc
Government-Economy
Government-Economy
Type of Government: Republic Independence: May 31, 1910GDP: $300,400 million (estimated from 2008) GDP – per capita (PPP): $10,000 (estimated from 2008)
Information for Foreign Students in South Africa Budgeting
From an economical perspective, South Africa is a great place to study because housing, food and transportation are all priced very reasonably. The average annual budget for a student varies from 24,000 ZAR ($3000US) to 32,000 ZAR ($4000US).
Obtaining a Visa Foreign students must obtain a Student Visa before arriving in South Africa; this can be acquired from the closest South African Embassy to the student's country of origin.
Schooling
The enrollment fees for universities vary from $1,200-$2,000US depending on the institution and the program.
Housing and Meals
The average housing fee for a room is about 1,000 ZAR ($125US) per month. Meals are about 30-50 ZAR ($3.75-6.25US).
Education System
The higher education system in South Africa includes universities, which offer a classical academic curriculum, and technikons, which prepare students over 3 years for direct entry into working life and a professional diploma, called the National Diploma. All foreign students must pass the TOEFL with a score of 550 or more before enrollment in a South African university.
Official Selection of the Best Business Schools in South Africa
|
5 Palmes Of Excellence UNIVERSAL Business School |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 400 ‰ | |
| 2 | 368 ‰ |
|
4 Palmes Of Excellence TOP Business School |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
University Of Pretoria - Gordon Institute Of Business Science |
1 | 179 ‰ |
| 2 | 168 ‰ |
|
3 Palmes Of Excellence EXCELLENT Business School |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ‰ | |
| 2 | 116 ‰ | |
| 3 | 105 ‰ | |
|
UNISA - University of South Africa - Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) |
4 | 63 ‰ |
|
University of Kwazulu-Natal - Graduate School of Business and Leadership |
5 | 42 ‰ |
|
University of Limpopo - Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership |
6 | 32 ‰ |
|
University of the Free State - Universiteit van die Vrystaat - UFS Business School |
6 | 32 ‰ |
|
2 Palmes Of Excellence GOOD Business School |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 179 ‰ | |
| 2 | 126 ‰ | |
| 2 | 126 ‰ | |
| 4 | 74 ‰ |
|
1 Palme Of Excellence LOCAL Reference |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Damelin School of Business, Management and Corporate Training |
1 | 126 ‰ |
| 2 | 95 ‰ | |
|
TSB Tshwane School for Business and Society - Tshwane University of Technology |
3 | 42 ‰ |
Official Selection of the Best Business Schools in South Africa
Learn the ranking results of the best masters in South Africa here:
http://www.best-masters.co.za/
https://www.best-masters.com/ranking-master-in-south-africa.html