Applications are open for scholarships to study in South Africa for students from Africa, developing counties, and around the world – for undergraduate, Masters and PhD programs.
Studying in South Africa offers some serious financial incentives thanks to favorable international exchange rates.
The result? Both tuition and cost of living expenses are significant values for international students.
Students who are trying to add a little adventure to their curriculum will, find South Africa an ideal study abroad destination.
Can I Work and Study in South Africa?
Student visas in South Africa allow students to work while pursuing their studies. However, international students may only work up to a maximum 20 hours per week. The student can work part-time till the expiry of the student visa and not after.
Cost of Living in South Africa
Studying in South Africa is fruitful in many ways. The tuition fee may vary from one university to the other depending on the choice of course as well as the location. On average, the tuition fee may vary from 14000 Rand to 34000 Rand (approx. Rs 80,000 – 1,95000) per year.
Movement around the city is also not a costly affair, especially with reasonable options like Bus, Train, and taxi. While a local transport ticket in a bus would cost around 12 Rand, getting a monthly pass worth 400 Rand (approx. Rs 2200) is an economical option.
Getting a reasonable meal may cost something around 50 rands (within Rs 300), a mid-range restaurant may cost 300 Rand (around Rs 1750) for a meal for two.
Conclusively, one of the main appeals of studying in South Africa is that it is a more affordable option compared to locations such as the US, Australia, and the UK. Aside from the affordable education, part of the great qualities of the country is diverse landscapes, hence, the reason why international students love South Africa.
Below are the most recent scholarships to study in South Africa for students from Africa, developing counties and abroad. Open for undergraduate, Masters and PhD programs. Apply Now!
SAMRO Foundation is calling for eligible keyboard players who consider themselves masters of the ivories to take on their peers and flex their fingers in the 2017 SAMRO Overseas Scholarships Competition for Keyboard Players. Application Deadline: 15th May 2017 Eligible Countries: Southern African countries To be taken at (country): South Africa About the Award: One of the highlights of the … Read more
Applications are invited for the Harry Crossley Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowships award of a limited number of Fellowships, available to South African and South African permanent Resident students at the University of Cape Town. Application Deadline: 4th May, 2017 Offered Annually? Yes About the Award: The Trustees of the Harry Crossley Foundation through the University of Cape Town are offering … Read more
The Frank Wilhelm Trust is offering four scholarships for Master’s students, and two for Doctoral students who are South African citizens, and who will register at the University of Cape Town in 2017 for full-time study in engineering and/or areas of the sciences that are directly associated with engineering. Application Deadline: 28th February 2017 Eligible … Read more
Brief description: Applications are open for the 2016 Dell Young Leaders Programme for South Africans. Today’s Dell Young Leaders will contribute to South Africa’s overall economic development as the next generation of skilled professionals. Application Deadline: None given Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: South Africa To be taken at (country): South Africa Eligible Field of Study: All About the Award: Dell Young Leaders are … Read more
Brief description: The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) is offering scholarships for women from developing countries to study at selected universities in South Africa – 2015/2016 Eligible Field of Study Courses offered at the participating universities About Scholarship The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) grants is offered for female students fromdeveloping countries who are currently … Read more
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