Please note that this is a legal requirement and that, until we receive a certified copy of a valid study visa, you will not be able to attend lectures unless proof of application and regular follow up is submitted. Students outside of South Africa studying in the IIE Distance mode do not require study permits to register.
Qualification Evaluation
If you have an international qualification and you are applying for non-degree studies (higher certificates or diplomas, honours or any other postgraduate qualification), you are required to have your qualification(s) evaluated by the Directorate: International Qualifications Evaluation and Advisory Services (DFQEAS) at the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to ensure that you have the equivalent to the South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) at NQF level 4, for higher certificate and diploma studies; NQF level 7 for honours and postgraduate diploma studies. A certified copy of this SAQA certificate of evaluation is required. In addition, you must present a copy of your Academic Transcript as we need to check if you are meeting any additional programme specific requirements. The SAQA application form is available at: https://dfqeas.saqa.co.za/dfqeas/user/home SAQA online applications can be made at: http://saqa.org.za/show.php?id=5741. If you have an international qualification and you are applying to study towards a degree you can apply online to Universities South Africa for an exemption certificate (https://www.usaf.ac.za/). A certified copy of this certificate is required for registration purposes. The USAf application form is available at: https://mbit-apply.usaf.ac.za/applicant/add Applying for qualification evaluations timeously is important as there is usually a waiting period of at least two months. Failure to submit the required documentation can result in an incomplete or pending registration, your student record being placed on hold and ultimately deregistration. Please ensure you comply by submitting the required documentation timeously.
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