Every country in the world displays some diversity, but South Africa takes the cake with more types of terrain than photographers have memory cards for. This means you will have all sorts of exciting academic, social, and adventure opportunities when you pursue a degree abroad in South Africa no matter which location you choose.

Cape Town. Affectionately known as the “Mother City,” Cape Town will keep an eye out for you while you pursue a degree abroad within her walls. Degrees abroad in Cape Town also mean panoramic views for days—but that’s only a small part of why the University of Cape Town is a frontrunner in South Africa education. It’s got a top-notch rep for the strongest collegiate system in Africa. And, school admin are actively working to make UCT a more demographically inclusive institution. Not only that, the university sits at the foot of Cape Town’s Table Mountain, which is why UCT is frequently called one of the world’s most beautiful college campuses!

Johannesburg. Jo’burg. Jozi. JHB. Egoli. Nicknames are a term of endearment and the abundance of names Johannesburg answers to shows how near and dear the city is to its citizens. With over seven faculties, the University of Johannesburg is surrounded by tons of resources due to its location in the business center of South Africa. And when you need a study break, Jo’burg’s best kept secret is that there are adventures aplenty scattered all over the City of Gold like buried treasure.