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South Africa

Student Visa

South Africa is an English-speaking nation with Africa's highest standard of education. The University of Cape Town (UCT) is globally ranked, and study costs are roughly half those of Europe or North America. Stunning nature and multicultural society make it a unique study destination.

Student Visa

Visa Type

Study Visa

Requirements
  • Acceptance letter
  • Financial proof (R15,000+/year)
  • Police clearance
  • Medical insurance
  • Yellow fever vaccination (some regions)
Duration

Duration of study (up to 5 years)

Cost

Visa fee approx. R1,520

Cost Overview

Annual Tuition

R30,000 – R120,000

Monthly Living Cost (incl. rent)

R8,000 R20,000/月

※ 生活費は参考値です。居住エリア・生活スタイルにより大きく異なります。

Popular Cities

  • Cape Town
  • Johannesburg
  • Pretoria
  • Durban
  • Stellenbosch

Popular Universities

  • University of Cape Town (UCT)
  • University of the Witwatersrand
  • Stellenbosch University
  • University of Pretoria
  • Durban University of Technology

Study Tips

  • 1.Cape Town is consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful cities
  • 2.Be aware of safety — avoid walking alone at night
  • 3.ZAR exchange rate means costs fluctuate for Japanese students
  • 4.Southern hemisphere: academic year runs January–November

Info for Japanese Students

The Japanese Embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria. Japanese student numbers are still small, making South Africa a hidden gem for budget-conscious English-language learners. UCT has a small but established Japanese student community.

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