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Additional Non-tuition Costs to be Planned for
Study Visa Requirements
• In terms of current South
African legislation, South African universities are not allowed to register international students who do not hold valid study visas.
• Study visas cannot be applied for
in South Africa. Prior to leaving
for South Africa, applicants must approach a South African embassy, consulate or trade office in their home country and obtain a study visa. If there is no South African representative in their country, they must apply to a facility nearest to their home country. It is imperative that students await the outcome
of their applications for study
visas in their countries of origin or residence. Study visas are renewed prior to expiry. It normally takes six weeks for study visa applications to be processed.
• Students may make an application for a Study Visa once they have received a letter from the University offering them a place to study, together with a letter in support for an application for a study visa.
Expenses
Amount (R)
International levy
4 600 per year
On-campus residence accommodation (self- catering, dependent on room and number of days in residence)
43 396 - 58 715 per year
Off-campus accommodation (dependent on room and number of days in residence)
43 396 - 58 715 per year
Medical insurance (compulsory) Momentum Compare Wellness
7 068 6 780
Note
All students should budget for vacation costs, e.g. accommodation (daily rate x no. of days). The given estimates have been compiled to help students to plan and budget for their intended studies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
www.dha.gov.za and click on VFS.
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