University Of Zululand International students Admission Requirements

Study Permits

Once you have a letter offering you a place from a further or higher education institution, you can apply to the South African embassy, high commission, consulate or trade office for your study permit. The permit application will take up to eight weeks to be processed. Acceptance by an institution does not place any obligation on the South African government to issue or renew study permits. DO NOT leave home before your study permit is granted – you will not be allowed to study on a visitor’s permit. You cannot apply for your first permit after you arrive in South Africa. People who are in South Africa for study purposes are not eligible to apply for South African citizenship. Refugee and asylum seeker applicants require documentation from the Department of Home Affairs granting permission to study in South Africa.

Foreign qualifications

The following are considered to be equivalent to the South African degree entry requirements:

GCE:

Five passes in GCE including two at `A` level:

“A” level passes must be A, B, C, D or E
“O” level passes must be A, B or C

Five passes in GCE as well as four at AS level:

- “A” level passes must be A, B, C, D or E;
- “O” level passes must be A, B or C; and
- “AS” level passes must be A, B, C or D.

Applicants from SADC countries who have five passes at ‘O’ level, including the English language, may be considered for diploma study.