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Welcome to Internationalisation @ Home (I@H), the University of the Free State's (UFS) one-stop resource for international students. We are here to help you make the most of your time at the UFS – from arrival to graduation.

We offer support, guidance, and a vibrant community to help you thrive.
We provide essential information, helpful resources, and friendly support to ensure a smooth transition to your new academic home.

The UFS recognises the critical importance of developing its students' international and intercultural competencies through Internationalisation @ Home. It adopts a vision whereby each student will in future have an international experience during their UFS studies.

The university realises this by promoting and organising intersectional celebrations of cultural diversity. 


Achieved through:

  • Focus on the informal curriculum of UFS students.
  • Building and strengthening relations with relevant stakeholders that assist in realising this goal.
  • Developing activities infused with an intercultural dimension so that international learning opportunities are presented within the local domestic environment.
  • I@H activities provide a cost-effective way of ensuring that UFS students get an international experience without necessarily taking part in exchange programmes.

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I@H staff standing by to assist you


Bhekumusa Zikhali
Internationalization @ Home

+27 51 401 7169
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Matome Mokoena
Incoming Exchange Students Programme Coordinator


+27 51 401 2375

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Lekiti Rantsane: 
Umoja Buddy Programme
Coordinator

+27 51 401 2924

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There is fun to be had while being an international student at the UFS. I@H strives to make your experience engaging and entertaining through cultural events, information on local activities, and more. We will be arranging activities, so be sure to visit our social media accounts to stay updated.

The staff at I@H loves to learn about our students' cultures, and we hope to hear your story while you are here. We are thrilled to have you as a part of the UFS community.



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