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Study in South Africa
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
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.
5 Palmes Of Excellence UNIVERSAL business school with strong global influence |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2022 |
---|---|---|
1 | 333 ‰ | |
2 | 287 ‰ |
4 Palmes Of Excellence TOP business school with significant international influence |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2022 |
---|---|---|
1 | 194 ‰ | |
University Of Pretoria - Gordon Institute Of Business Science |
2 | 178 ‰ |
3 Palmes Of Excellence EXCELLENT business school with reinforcing international influence |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2022 |
---|---|---|
1 | 132 ‰ | |
2 | 124 ‰ | |
University of the Free State - Universiteit van die Vrystaat - UFS Business School |
3 | 93 ‰ |
4 | 78 ‰ | |
UNISA - University of South Africa - Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) |
4 | 78 ‰ |
University of Kwazulu-Natal - Graduate School of Business and Leadership |
6 | 54 ‰ |
University of Limpopo - Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership |
7 | 39 ‰ |
2 Palmes Of Excellence GOOD business school with strong regional influence |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2022 |
---|---|---|
1 | 147 ‰ | |
2 | 85 ‰ | |
3 | 62 ‰ | |
4 | 39 ‰ |
1 Palme Of Excellence BUSINESS school with considerable local influence |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2022 |
---|---|---|
1 | 70 ‰ | |
Damelin School of Business, Management and Corporate Training |
2 | 39 ‰ |
TSB Tshwane School for Business and Society - Tshwane University of Technology |
2 | 39 ‰ |
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