Hello house, I am currently a Masters students in Nigeria, soon to graduate. I intend to apply for PhD studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal but I have some questions:

1. Is it true that PhD candidates don't pay tuition fees in UKZN?
2. Are there any other known schools that are tuition free for Nigerians at the PhD level?
3. What is the typical cost of accomodation like [in naira]?
4. Can I work as a teaching assistant or lecturer while undertaking my PhD research?
5. Is it easy to get a visa for PhD studies?
6. How much is flight fee to SA [cheapest range]
7. Are there academic opportunities for PhD holders in SA?
8. What are the salient factors I must take into consideration?
9. How much do I need to survive on a monthly basis as a PhD student?
10. How fast is SAQA in verifying result? Do I need to include WAEC or NECO for SAQA verification?
11. Will SAQA send the result direct to the school or I will do that myself?
12. Do I need to send transcripts to both SAQA and the University I am applying to?

Please do well to tell me anything I haven't asked already. I know the questions are many. You don't have to answer all, just tell me the one you have an authoritative idea on. I really appreciate!


Thanks!