STUDY IN SOUTH AFRICA


Studying abroad in South Africa is a chance to experience life in one of the most diverse and complex countries in the world, while also gaining a degree from an internationally ranked university.


Since the 1990s, when racial segregation was removed from the country’s laws, South Africa has made significant progress in developing a more democratic society.


But the effects of apartheid linger on, and there are still many problems to be addressed, including high rates of violent crime, poverty and HIV/AIDS infection.


However, higher education is one area where South Africa already excels, and that looks set to continue.


As well as having a number of world- class universities, South Africa also offers students the prospect of studying in some of Africa’s most exciting and diverse cities, exploring incredible wildlife reserves, and experiencing at first hand this unique culture in which sharing, sports and the great outdoors are all essential components.


South Africa has a strong presence in the 2012/13 QS World University Rankings, with the University of Cape Town (UCT), and University of the Witwatersrand both featuring high-up.


Stellenbosch University, the University of Pretoria and the University of Kwazulu-Natal also make the list.


Fast Facts


• Three capital cities: Pretoria (executive capital), Cape Town (legislative capital), Bloemfontein (judicial capital)


• Largest city is Johannesburg (‘Joburg’ or ‘Jozi’)


• Currency is the rand, with one rand made up of 100 cents


• International dialling code is +27 and internet domain is .za


• The second-highest number of HIV/AIDS patients in the world


• Eleven official languages, including English, Afrikaans (based on Dutch), Xhosa, Zulu and Sesotho


• A parliamentary republic in which the President is both head of state and head of government


• Wildlife includes rhino, elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, zebra, penguin (yes, really), flamingo, cheetah, whale, shark, crocodile,


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