University Of Venda International Students Online Registration

Registration

Registration opens in January every year. Exact date for registration is announced in the University main website; www.univen.ac.za/Announcements

Before Registration, see below for documents required:

Study Visa

Any student, who is not a South African citizen or a permanent residence in South Africa, must be in possession of a study visa in order to register at the University. It may take up to three months to obtain a study visa and prospective international students are advised to apply as early as possible.

As of May 2014, the new immigration Act requires all international students applying for study permits in South African to apply through VSF Global through online services www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/.VSF online services include; Study Visa, Study Renewal Visa, Visitors Visa, Critical Skills Visa and General Work Visa amongst other services.

All applications for study visas need to be submitted at the South African embassy or consulate in your country of origin. You cannot apply for a new study visa /change of visa within South Africa’s borders.

How to apply for a Study Visa?

The applicant must first apply and be accepted by the University of choice before they may apply for a study visa. For this, the applicant needs a provisional admission/acceptance letter from the University. Students will not be able to obtain a valid study visa without an admission letter.

Documents required for a Study Visa / Study Visa Renewal:

An original letter of acceptance from the University
A valid passport
Proof of comprehensive medical insurance
Proof of accommodation
A Radiology Report not older than 6 months
A medical report not older than 6 months
Police clearance certificate issued by the police
The student must have proof of sufficient funds to pay for day-to-day living expenses, as well as tuition fees during his/her stay in South Africa.

Medical Health Cover of which could be:

Momentum https://www.momentum.co.za/for/you/home

CompCare http://www.compcare.co.za

Discovery https://www.discovery.co.za/portal/index.jsp

Bestmed http://www.bestmed.co.za/

or any other recognized south African medical aid service, provider

Proof of payment for Registration fee (please see Univen fee structure on the website)

Proof of payment for Status of Recognition for students who studied in another tertiary institution (please see Univen fee structure on the website).

N.B. All these payments must be deposited into the University’s bank account, ABSA, 1 000 000 589

You can email these documents to 1. Suzan.sathekge@univen.ac.za

Visit the International Student Helpdesk for Further Assistance (+27 159692015)

University Of Venda International Students Online Registration

Registration

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