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APPLYING TO UCT

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Semester Study Abroad

Applications and requirements: Study permits

Study Permit: All students planning on studying in South Africa for a semester or year are required to obtain a study permit before leaving their country. This permit is issued by the South African consulate. To apply for a study permit, you will need a valid passport (which should be valid for a period exceeding the length of your proposed study abroad), a letter of acceptance from UCT to the issuing authorities, proof of medical coverage (a letter from your insurance company), a deposit for repatriation, a return plane ticket and money for the cost of a study permit.

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