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South Africa is rethinking international higher education, while the country’s leading international education association is banking on a new policy framework on internationalization to help the sector recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prior to the publication of the agreement, colleges had the option of focusing on internationalization or not.
“We’re rethinking international higher education,” said Orla Quinlan, former president of the country’s leading international education association, the [International Education Association of South Africa](https://www.ieasa.studysa.org/). Now, she is the treasurer of the said organization and also works at [Rhodes University](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-oxford-university-scholarships/) as the director of internationalization.
“Covid-19 has had a temporary impact on foreign mobility programs, although virtual engagement has expanded in areas like collaborative online learning programs,” the treasurer added.
The shift to online emergency training has resulted in a drop in enrollment, which has been attributed to “uncertainty of the influence of risk-adjusted Covid-19 levels on overseas travel.”
It might also be attributed to the loss of lives and livelihoods, as pupils’ benefactors died during the time period, according to the administration.
### On South African educational institutions’ reopening
Despite the difficulties, some colleges have reopened their campuses, and international students have returned to campus since last semester, Quinlan stressed.
South Africa’s policy framework on the internationalization of education, which will be implemented in November 2020, is expected to assist institutions in attracting international students and solidifying the country’s status as Africa’s top destination for international students.
“It will be extremely beneficial to universities,” said Mahlubi Mabizela, the Department of Higher Education’s chief director.
“\[Universities\] now have a framework that tells them what they should and shouldn’t do.” We’ll be collaborating with them to put it in place, so that’s a benefit for them.”
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### SA education hubs to set int’l policies
For the first time, universities in the country are expected to design and implement internationalization policies, plans, and strategies for internationalization. under the framework.
Prior to the publication of the agreement, university administrators had the option of focusing on the internationalization of higher education or not, Quinlan explained.
“The policy framework will ensure that appropriate internationalization and our partnership with the rest of Africa stay firmly on the agenda of South African Higher Education,” she said.
The closing of borders in March 2020 and limits on flights into the nation, according to Chika Sehoole, dean of education at the University of Pretoria, had an impact on student mobility in and out of the country. Students who were still outside the nation were unable to enter, while those who were inside were unable to leave.
This, he remarked, generated some uncertainty, which ‘clearly’ influenced the learners’ choice of study venue. Since the epidemic, the majority of education has taken place online.
“One positive takeaway from the epidemic is the shift to borderless online learning.”
“Education is given across national borders in a fluid manner that benefits both domestic and international students.” So far, colleges have mostly invested in online and virtual infrastructure to support the continuation of education,” he explained.
## International students in South Africa
The number of international students enrolling in South African higher education institutions declined from 69,381 in 2016 to 69,381 in 2017, as per DHET data.
It also shows that roughly three out of every four people were from Africa, with the bulk hailing from Zimbabwe.
Quinlan noted that some international students have been in the country.
“They may be interacting online in the same way that South African students do, but they are doing so in the neighborhood of universities and using university resources like library services.” Students who need to undertake lab work, such as medical students and scientific students, have been in class under strict supervision,” she noted.
“International students at Rhodes University have been on campus primarily conducting online learning and participation, but with access to university resources and Wi-Fi that they do not have at home,” Quinlan shared.
“In September, all students will return to campus.” On campus, there is a vaccination center and an active vaccination program encouraging everyone to get vaccinated as soon as feasible. Quinlan expressed optimism that complete mobility would be restored shortly, saying, “We look forward to hosting more international students in 2022.”
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in South Africa
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the South Africa aiming to take back title as Africa’s leading destination?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to South Africa for the duration of the programme.
Is the South Africa aiming to take back title as Africa’s leading destination fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.