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Are you a prospective international student? Here are the top reasons why you should choose to study in South Africa:

South African Universities are highly ranked: Universities in South Africa perform creditably well in global university rankings. The University of Cape Town (UCT) for example is ranked 4th in the 2016 BRICS and emerging economies rankings while the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) is ranked 8th. South African universities also feature very strongly in World university rankings. According to the 2016 QS World University Rankings by Subject, UCT has ranked among the top 10 universities in the world in development studies sharing the 10th spot with Oxford University. South African universities achieved places in the top 100 in 21 subjects including in Geography, education, medicine, archaeology, English language and literature, law, engineering (mineral and mining), architecture and the built environment, agriculture and forestry, anthropology, and politics and international studies. UCT for example features among the world’s best for an impressive 31 out of a possible 42 subjects. The university is also in the top 100 for a further 10 subjects, including medicine, law and agriculture. South African Universities are also the best ranked universities taking 7 spots in the QS 2017 top 10 universities in Africa rankings.

South African Universities are globally recognized: South African Universities are internationalized. About 18% of the students in UCT are foreign students and they come from about 102 different countries. In Stellenbosch University, students from about 30 countries make up the international student population. Degrees from South African universities are also recognised Worldwide. The Universities have also produced notable alumni influencing their fields including Nobel laureates and leading global influencers.

Cost of education is relatively cheap: The cost of schooling in South Africa is relatively cheap compared to Europe and America even though the quality of education is comparable. The relatively cheap cost of living will enable you to save money on education.
Scholarships & Bursaries: South African Universities are well funded and there are always funding opportunities that deserving students can take advantage of.

Opportunities: There are many opportunities in South Africa especially for skilled people. These opportunities exist both within the University system and outside it. There are opportunities for teaching and research assistantships, tutorials, research opportunities, internships and campus recruitments etc. in the Universities. Graduate unemployment is also significantly lower than the general unemployment rate in South Africa. You can work part-time to support your education. Cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria are economic powerhouses in Africa that provide opportunities for people ready to work hard and contribute to the system.

Discover Africa: South Africa is a melting point for everything Africa. If you want to discover Africa and her people while schooling, then you really have to come to South Africa. Most African countries and cultures are fully represented in South Africa.

South Africa is a tourist hub: South Africa definitely has a lot to offer as a destination for holidays. Almost 14 million tourists checked into South Africa in April 2017 making it the most popular tourist destination in Africa. South Africa has some of the World’s best beaches and historical sites making it attractive as a top holiday choice for even celebrities. Schooling in South Africa will not only give you the opportunity to have good education but also to have fun touring and holidaying in one of the top tourist destinations in the World.

Migrant-friendly education policy: South Africa has a friendly migrant policy especially for students with critical skills. Immigration laws allow graduates with critical skills or who have completed a Ph.D. with research potentials to transition into permanent residents.

Do you plan to study in South Africa? Contact us at info@studyinginsouthafrica.com or visit studyinginsouthafrica.com for more information.