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University of Pretoria

Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦
University
Est. 1908
📊 QS #561 🎓 Scholarships Available 💼 Work Rights 💻 Online Admission 🛤 Foundation Programs
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55,000
Students
55.00%
Accept Rate
#561
QS Rank
$110/wk
Accommodation

About UP

The University of Pretoria is South Africa's largest contact university, located in the nation's administrative capital. UP's Faculty of Humanities houses the Department of Political Sciences which offers the BA International Studies degree — one of South Africa's most respected international relations programmes, covering diplomatic theory, African Union governance, international law, global political economy and conflict studies. With over 55,000 students, strong industry ties and a main campus minutes from the Union Buildings and foreign embassies, UP provides unmatched access to South Africa's diplomatic community. QS ranked #521.

55.00%
Acceptance Rate
8.00%
International Students
$110/wk
Accommodation
$20
Application Fee
Accepts Online Assessment for Admission

This institution processes international applications entirely online — no campus visit required to apply or submit assessments.

Bachelor's Degrees

1 programs
BA International Studies
· 36 months · On_campus

A comprehensive undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Humanities at UP, one of South Africa's most established international relations programmes. Covers diplomatic history, Afric...

IELTS 6.0+ Scholarship February,July
$7,000
per year
Contact Admissions
Student Work Rights
During Semester 20hrs / fortnight
During Holidays 40hrs/wk
Min. Wage $4/hr
Avg Living Cost $800/mo
Before You Arrive
Visa Fee $85
Health Insurance Not required
Accommodation Bond $440 (4 wks)
Est. Return Flights $1,200