University of KwaZulu-Natal: Durban, South Africa

This international exchange is currently available to students in the College of Social Work and is at the Howard Campus in Durban.

University Population

Students in the University of KwaZulu-Natal system: 17,800

What would I be studying?

Through the exchange graduate students will be given the opportunity to learn about social problems in a different culture and apply their learning to work with diverse client populations in the US.

Social Work graduate students will be placed in internships under the direct supervision of a qualified social worker for a period of 16 weeks.

How can I study at the University of KwaZulu-Natal as an Exchange Student?

To participate in this exchange you must be a Master of Social Work student.

1. Contact The Florida State University College of Social Work Academic Advisor for the International Exchange, Patricia Lager, who will direct you through the department's selection process outgoing reciprocal exchange students at The Florida State University.
2. Complete the Application for outgoing reciprocal exchange student at The Florida State University, including authorizing signatures.
3. There will be an application form for University of KwaZulu-Natal as well. Once your application has been evaluated by KwaZulu-Natal you will receive an acceptance letter and a housing form. UKZN International has prepared a booklet Essential Information for International Students which provides a comprehensive body of information about the university and what is required of international applicants, both by the South African government and the university.
4. Required documents for students participating in an international exchange at The Florida State University

Deadlines

Apply by October 31st of the previous year for Semester 1. Apply by April 30th of the current year for Semester 2.

Academic Calendar

Semester 1 is mid February to mid June. Semester 2 is late July to late November. Current Academic Calendar

How do I secure a student visa?

Students are required to recieve a Study Permit from the South African Consulate before leaving their home country.  To apply for this you must have a passport, an acceptance letter from the University, letter from the University in support of visa application, proof of health insurance, a deposit for repatriation, a return air ticket, and money for the cost of the permit.

Accommodations- Where would I live? What is the cost of Living?

Depending which campus you would be studying at you will have the option of on or off campus housing.  There are many choices available.

Cost of Living in South Africa

As a guideline a total amount of at least R16 000 (South African Rands) or $2,000 should be allowed for a full years study.

Health Care

Meeting The Florida State University requirement for health insurance will ensure that you have met the University of KwaZulu-Natal requirements for health insurance. Hospitals require students with a non-South African Health Insurance to settle their accounts and then claim from their medical funds. The University of KwaZulu-Natal has chosen Ingwe Health Plan to provide hospital cover for students.

History

The University of KwaZulu-Natal was formed on Jan. 1st 2004 as a result of the merger between the University of Durban-Westville and the University of Natal.  The two KwaZulu-Natal universities were among the first batch of South African institutions to merge in 2004 in accordance with the government’s higher educational restructuring plans that will eventually see the number of higher educational institutions in South Africa reduced from 36 to 21. Confirmed by a Cabinet decision in December 2002, the mergers are the culmination of a wide-ranging consultative process on the restructuring of the Higher Education Sector that began in the early 1990s.

Campus Map: Howard Campus

Durban is a vibrant coastal city renowned for its beaches and coastal resorts. The city is also a major South African port. The magnificent game reserves and estuaries of Maputaland, north of Durban, are a favourite getaway for staff and students alike. Opened in 1931 following a generous donation by Mr T B Davis, whose son Howard Davis was killed during the Battle of Somme in World War I, the Howard College campus is situated on the Berea and offers spectacular views of the Durban harbour. The campus is situated in a successful environmental conservancy and the lush gardens of the University reflect a commitment to indigenous flora and fauna.

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