Can a South African study in Oxford University?

There are about 100 students from South Africa at Oxford in any year and we have nearly 20 members of academic staff from South Africa. We look forward to continuing and strengthening these collaborations in the future and to welcoming many more students and scholars from South Africa to Oxford.

What kind of students does Oxford accept?

To apply to Oxford, students would need to have completed, or be studying for, at least 120 points at stage 1 or above, in appropriate subjects. We would expect students to be performing at the highest level, with at least pass grade 2.

Can you apply to Harvard from South Africa?

The program is open to all South Africans who qualify. Priority will be extended to mid-career applicants from historically marginalized or underrepresented groups, including applicants from rural areas outside urban centers.

Can foreigners get into Oxford?

In order to take up the offer of a place to study here, all applicants must meet the qualification requirements of their course. Many students who apply to Oxford are taking A-levels but we also accept a whole range of other equivalent UK and international qualifications.

Can a South African study in America?

SOUTH African students who want to study in the United States of America are being afforded an opportunity to secure funding through the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP). The programme assists talented students with scholarships, and admission to colleges and universities in the US.

What is a GPA in South Africa?

GPA stands for Grade Point Average. It is similar to the APS scores which are required by some South African Universities, and are displayed on your Matric certificate.

How hard is it to get into South Africa’s top universities?

These universities require excellent academic records, entrance exams, essay-writing and a strong extracurricular trackrecord. The local representative of Crimson Education says South African teens should start planning their applications as soon as possible. Securing a place at Harvard, Stanford or Oxford is extremely tough.

What qualifications do you need to study at Oxford University?

In order to take up the offer of a place to study here, all applicants must meet the qualification requirements of their course. Many students who apply to Oxford are taking A-levels but we also accept a whole range of other equivalent UK and international qualifications.

Can I apply to study medicine at Oxford if I’m currently enrolled?

If you wish to follow an undergraduate course here, then you would need to start the course from the beginning. However, this option is not available if you are currently enrolled on a Medicine course elsewhere and wish to apply to study Medicine at Oxford.

What do you need to get into top universities abroad?

A global organisation, co-founded by a South African, has launched locally to help high-school learners get in to top universities abroad. These universities require excellent academic records, entrance exams, essay-writing and a strong extracurricular trackrecord.