Fact sheet
2022|2023

Department ofResearch and Innovation
Departement Navorsing- en Innovasie
Kgoro ya Dinyakišišo le Mpshafatšo

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Location
International Cooperation Division
Graduate Centre Building
University of Pretoria
Lynnwood RoadPretoria 0002
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 3111
Fax: +27 (0) 420 2605
Email: isd@up.ac.za
Website: www.up.ac.za/international-cooperation-division

Contact details – Staff
Head: International Cooperation Division (ICD)

Mr Setsipane Mokoduwe
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 5107
Email: setsipane.mokoduwe@up.ac.za

Manager: International StudentsMr Danny Bokaba+27 12 420 2844
danny.bokaba@up.ac.za

Senior International and Postgraduate Specialist
Consultant: EuropeMs Mahlogonolo Mphahlele
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 4225
Email: mahlogonolo.mphahlele@up.ac.za

Senior International and Postgraduate Specialist
Consultant: North and South America, Australasia
and Africa

Mr Smart Maqubela
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 6610
Email: smart.maqubela@up.ac.za

Senior Immigration Control Consultant

Ms Jenny Lambinon
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 4024
Email: jenny.lambinon@up.ac.za

Academic year 2022/2023
The academic year comprises two semesters.
Semester 1: January to June
Semester 2: July to December

Closing dates for applications of incoming exchange and study
abroad students
Semester 1: 30 September of the proceeding year
Semester 2: 31 March of the current year

Academic requirements
Language requirements

The English level required for all international exchange students will
be: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum marks
required are: Writing: 22, Speaking: 23, Reading: 21,Listening: 27 Total:
93, through the medium of English or official confirmation of English
language proficiency from home institution.

Areas and subjects
available to exchange
students

All courses, except selection courses, can be negotiated between
students and faculty.

Courses at master’s level

Courses can be taken on master’s level, depending on each faculty’s
requirements

Choosing modules at UP

Each prospective exchange student must negotiate his/her own
subjects/modules with the relevant academic department. A list ofsubjects/modules offered at the University of Pretoria (UP) is available:
https://www.up.ac.za/yearbooks/homeSelect your relevant yearbook and choose your subjects/modules. Please note that you may notchoose year subjects/modules. Only semester subjects/modules will be taken into account for
academic credits.
Credits and grading

Each student will carry a normal study load per semester. Credits
obtained will depend on the number of modules prescribed for a
specific degree programme.

Grading of credits

Grading values are given in percentages. The minimum pass for each
module taken is 50%.

Accommodation
Formal UP
accommodation

The International Cooperation Division (ICD) will assist students in
obtaining accommodation on campus. However, accommodation willbe allocated on a first come, first served basis and is not guaranteed.
Accommodation is situated in Hatfield and the surrounding areas.
Exchange students must apply for accommodation via the ICD when
applying to study at UP.
Accommodation is approximately R6000,00 per month and subject tochange for 2023 and is for the student’s own account.

Alternative
accommodation

Private accommodation companies on campus will assist students
in finding accommodation, should formal accommodation not beavailable.

Immigration Clearance
Study visa

As soon as they have been admitted, students must apply
for study visas at the South African High Commission in
their home countries or nearest neighbouring country.
Students are not allowed to proceed to South Africa
without the valid study visa.

Recommended medical aid providers

Students must join Momentum Health (Ingwe option)
and Comp Care Medical Scheme in order for them to beregistered.
Health insurance or foreign medical cover will not be
accepted. Students can apply online at www.ingwehealth.
co.za and https://compcare.co.za/
Medical cover must be paid in advance for the full period
for which the study visa is issued. No exceptions will bemade.

General information
Special orientation programme

The ICD hosts a special orientation programme for all
newcomers to UP. It is compulsory for all exchange andstudy abroad students to attend this programme.

Estimated living costs

It is advised that students prepare to spend approximately
R8 000, 00 (ZAR) per month for the duration of their stay.

Leisure timeSouth Africa offers a range of activities that people fromabroad will enjoy. ICD staff members can assist you inorganising field trips, etc.