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Study in the UK from South Africa

South Africa has a long-established pipeline of students to UK universities, with strong Commonwealth ties and English-language teaching. Business, Engineering, Medicine and Law are the most common subject areas.

Fee Status

South African students pay international fees. Mandela Rhodes, Chevening and Commonwealth Shared Scholarships fund a meaningful share of UK postgraduate placements.

Visa Requirements

South African students require a UK Student Route visa. TB testing is required.

Popular Subjects

Business & ManagementEngineeringMedicine & HealthcareLaw (LLB / LLM)Computing

Popular Cities

LondonManchesterBirminghamCambridge

What You'll Need

  • South African passport
  • Matric / degree transcripts
  • IELTS or equivalent
  • Bank statement (28 days)
  • Personal statement
  • TB test certificate

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