Non-South African citizens without permanent residency must submit a valid study visa issued by the South African Department of Home Affairs/High Commission/Embassy, for the University of the Free State to the Office for International Affairs, before registration.
International students must submit certified copies of documents (school certificates, diplomas, etc.) and proof of provisional exemption from SAQA with their application, passport, study visa and proof of medical aid before and during registration.
All international students must provide proof of membership of an accepted medical aid fund, registered with the South African Medical Council. Hospital plans and travel insurance will not be accepted.
NB: No student will be allowed to register without the passport, proof of medical aid and the study visa issued for the University of the Free State. The letter that confirms a student’s admission to the university cannot be used as a study visa letter to apply for a study visa. Please contact the Office for International Affairs to issue such a letter.
International students who have studied at other universities in South Africa must re-apply for a study permit to study at the University of the Free State. A clearance letter, as well as a transfer letter from the previous university in South Africa, must be submitted during the application process. Students have to apply for a change of conditions on their study visas to study at The University of the Free State.
Students with visitors’ visas will not be allowed to register at the UFS. Visitors’ visas cannot be changed to study visas in South Africa.
The study visa can be renewed at a cost of R1 775 and must be done by the student through VFS Global/South African Embassy (Please visit www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica to complete your online application and book an appointment). An annual international administration fee is charged on all international student accounts and is not refundable.
Enquiries:
Jeanne Niemann: +27 51 401 3219
Fax: +27 51 401 9185
Fax: +27 86 218 5593 |
E:niemannaja@ufs.ac.za