Universities in South Africa that accept freemovers
Want to study in South Africa but didn't get an exchange spot — or your university has no agreement there? You can still go as a freemover and apply directly. Below are the 4 universities in South Africa we've verified as freemover-friendly, Medium to High tuition.
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Accepts fee-paying study-abroad students twice a year (Jan-Jun, Jul-Nov).
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Semester Study Abroad (fee-paying); approx. USD 8,310 per semester. Requires a solid B average.
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
Study-abroad / semester students pay international tuition (double the local rate plus levy).
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
Occasional Study Abroad (fee-paying); approx. ZAR 54,820 per semester. Up to four courses (excludes Health Sciences).
What is a freemover?
A freemover is a student who studies abroad by applying to a university directly, on their own — no exchange agreement or Erasmus spot required. You pay the host university directly and transfer the credits home. It is the route most students never hear about.
Tuition and requirements differ by university and change yearly — always confirm the exact details on each school's own admissions page (linked above).