known as ‘surf city’ – its long stretches of (security-patrolled) beaches and year-round sunshine attract surfers and sunbathers alike.


Some of South Africa’s most beautiful wildlife and nature reserves are nearby, including St Lucia, Drakensberg, Hluhluwe- Umfolozi and Mkuze.


Durban is also home to one of the largest Indian populations outside of India – and some of the best Indian cooking. However, you’ll find a wide range of cuisines available – from Italian-style cafes to local specialities such as biltong (a type of cured meat).


Johannesburg - South Africa Johannesburg


South Africa’s largest city by population, and a key hub for commerce and industry, Johannesburg is one of Africa’s most developed and prosperous cities – and it’s got the skyline to prove it.


The climate is generally moderate and pleasant year-round, and there are all the facilities and activities you’d expect in any city this size –


shopping, eating out, bars and clubs, theatre, music, museums.


And, as anywhere in South Africa, nature is never far away. The city has 17 nature reserves within its area, and claims to have the world’s largest man-made forest – particularly impressive given how dry the region is.


Of course, it’s not all shiny modern skyscrapers and leafy suburbs; there are also large areas of ‘informal settlements’ – basically shanty towns


Durban - South Africa


– and huge contrasts in wealth and living conditions. As well as the University of Johannesburg, the city is home to the University of the Witwatersrand (‘Wits’), South Africa’s second- highest ranked. Also nearby is Vaal University of Technology, about 70km from Johannesburg centre.


Durban


On the east coast, Durban is one of Africa’s busiest ports, and also


Universities in and around Durban include Durban University of Technology, Mangosuthu University of Technology and the University of Kwazulu-Natal.


Practical Information


Most campuses are very multicultural, with good academic facilities, a range of social activities and clubs, and support systems for international students.


The majority of bachelor’s degrees take three years, but some subjects, such as engineering, architecture or medicine, will be longer.


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