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* study The Guide to South African Higher Education SOUTH 8th Edition R95.00 AFRICA thola ulwazi oiunzulu get deep kn cw/edge ..ij ulwazi lungamandla knowledge is power ulwazi luvula ameh International Education Association of South Africa www.studysa.co.za The role of internationalisation in South Africa’s knowledge environment International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) in association with Higher Education South Africa (HESA) www.studysa.co.za Pudished by the Internatonal Education Association of South Visit the Study South Africa website foe an electronic version Africa (IEASA) in association with Higher Education South of Study South Africa and to link directly to university websites. Africa (HESA). www.studysa.co.za Publisher and Dr Roshen Kshun, IEASA Project Manager Project Coordinator Thilor Mamkam Editor and writer Karen MacGregor No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any Layout and design Astro Printers. Durban form or by any means without prior permission from IEASA. Permission Photographs Sincere thanks to a" universities who to use material contained in the university profiles must be obtained directly from the institutions concerned. prov.ded photographs for use n Study South Africa. The information in this publication was compiled from a variety of Cednc Nunn sources and the opinions expressed should not necessarily be taken Stock Photos to represent those of IEASA or HESA. The information on the Afncanpictures.net universities w a s supplied by the universities themselves, or updated Printing Astro Pr nters. Durban from the 7th edition of Study South Africa using the websites of the Cover Photograph iStock Photo institutions concerned. (c) 2003 Every effort w a s made to ensure that the information contained in International Education Association of South Africa this guide was accurate and correct at the time of going to press. P.0. Bo/ 27394. Sunnyside. Pretoria 0132 But IEASA and HESA will not accept any liability resulting from any person relying on information contained herein. Tel: (012) 481 2903 Fa/: 086 567 1911 email: mfo'&ieasastudysa.org Website: vw.ieasa.stijd. .aorg ISBN: 978-0-620-41552-1 Messages University of Limpopo 79 Message from the Minister of Education 5 University of Pretoria 82 Message from the International Education Association University of Stellenbosch 85 of South Africa 6 Cape Peninsula University of Technology 88 Message from Higher Education South Africa 7 Rhodes University 90 University of South Africa 92 The role of internationalisation University of the Western Cape 94 Introduction 9 University of Zululand 96 Connecting to the global knowledge production Central University of Technology 98 system - Ahmed Bawa 10 Durban Institute of Technology 99 The international dimension of research - Jane Knight 12 Vaal University of Technology 100 The drift away from the Western world - Saliem Fakir 14 Mangosuthu Technikon 101 Internationalisation in South Africa 17 Tshwane University of Technology 101 University of Venda 102 Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science 102 Context The higher education landscape 21 South Africa - A place to study 27 Useful contacts 103 Useful information for students 33 University profiles Map of South African universities 37 Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University 38 University of Cape Town 44 University of Johannesburg 50 University of KwaZulu-Natal 56 University of the Witwatersrand 62 University of the Free State 68 North-West University 72 University of Fort Hare 76 Message from the Minister of Education X The International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) has produced yet another magnificent publication on higher education in South Africa It is an excellent source of information for everyone interested in universities and research in this country. It is especially useful for international students who plan to study in South Africa, and for people involved in developing international programmes. The theme of this edition, “The role of internationalisation in South Africa’s knowledge environmenf, is opportune at this juncture. It provides role-players in higher education with the opportunity to examine critical issues such as the place, purposes, benefits and limitations of internationalisation in the sector and the contribution internationalisation makes to the knowledge economy of our country. To participate effectively in the knowledge economy, South Africa has to grow its research base. For this, we need a pool of vibrant young researchers. South Africa is able to provide opportunities for groundbreaking research, and internationalisation provides students, academics and researchers with prospects to broaden the scope of their research. Exchange programmes, bilateral research connections, collaborative partnerships and other international links lend Nafcdi Pandor themselves to pathways through which local and international staff and students can expand their horizons and skills. In this By studying together students come to understand and accept way internationalisation can assist South Africa in realising its cultural differences and are enriched. These interactions, in objectives. turn, build positive relations which have positive long term benefits in developing economic and social links between The South African higher education sector has identified priority people and countries, and which will help overcome newly areas in which it needs to develop human capital. They include surfaced problems of xenophobia in South Africa science, technology and engineering. We can use international programmes to accelerate our capacity building plans and in South Africa is currently host to more than 60,000 international particular the training and development of postgraduate students. students and many academics. The greatest proportion of Through research collaborations, for example, postgraduate international students and academics are from Africa particularly students can be jointly trained and co-supervised with partners. from the Southern African Development Community. As a host This has beneficial outcomes for students, research partners country we ensure high quality courses at universities, in order and academics, as well as for the system as a whole. for our qualifications to be recognisable worldwide. South African institutions produce professionals who are highly sought- Aside from benefiting from sending our students abroad, South after around the world. Africa also gains by receiving foreign students. International students bring with them different viewpoints, technologies This publication supports South Africa's education sector by and skills, which assist in developing new perspectives and providing information and by publicising our institutions and techniques in South Africa Furthermore, cultural interaction the sector as a whole. I would like to thank IEASA for the enhances our own students' experiences. important role it plays in higher education. Naledi Pandor Minister of Education National Department of Education Sol Plaatje House 123 Schoeman Street Pretoria Private Bag X895 Pretoria 0001 Tel:+27 (0)12 312 5911 Fax:+27 (0)12 321 6770 Website: www.educ3tion.gov.za UKZN Graduation Message from the President of IEASA Study South Africa is designed to provide current information about higher education in South Africa to local and international readers. It is a source of information about changes taking place in the higher education sector, and about South Africa's universities. The Guide also provides contact details that enable readers to find additional and more detailed information about the higher education system and individual universities. Study South Africa is distributed widely and used by higher education organisations in South Africa including IEASA, the vice-chancellors' association Higher Education South Africa (HESA), and the advisory Council on Higher Education. It is distributed by universities to partner institutions and used for marketing purposes. The Guide is also sent to South African diplomatic missions around the world. I have had the pleasure of visiting several missions in the past two years. The highlight was receiving the South African Ambassador to Washington DC, who opened the Study South Africa booth at the Association of International Educators (NAFSA) conference in the United States on 27 May 2008. Fazela Haniff The publication is used to promote and provide exposure to South African higher education at prestigious international • Dr Roshen Kishun, Executive Director (Interim) of IEASA conferences and government promotional events. Study South and Project Manager for Study South Africa Africa is available at some book stores and may be purchased from the IEASA Office. The publication is widely quoted and Fazela Haniff extensively accessed on its website: www.studysa.co.za President: IEASA Study South Africa is published in partnership with Higher Education South Africa HESA provides leadership to the higher education sector in its drive to be globally competitive. H ESA’s International Education Association of South Africa PO Box 27392 chief executive officer, Dr Duma Malaza confirms that lEASA’s Sunnyside work is a source of knowledge that contributes to the strategic Pretoria 0132 goals of H ESA's internationalisation plans. The team that supports the daily operation of IEASA and Study South Africa comprises: Tel: (012) 481 2908 Fax: 086 557 1911 • Ms Thilor Manikam, the full-time Senior Administrative Officer Email: info@ieasastudysaorg