3. Health Sciences
The most popular sub-discipline for South
Africans studying locally:
Computer Sciences
The most popular sub-discipline for South
Africans studying abroad:
4. Which disciplines of study are South African
students interested in (blue) and how does that
compare to global demand (grey)?
Business
&
Management
Social
Sciences
Computer
Science
&
IT
Engineering
&
Technology
Natural
Sciences
&
Mathematics
Art,
Design
&
Architecture
Medicine
&
Health
Environmental
Studies
&
Earth
Sciences
Humanities
Law
Education
&
Training
Journalism
&
Media
Applied
Sciences
&
Professions
Hospitality,
Leisure
&
Sports
Agriculture
&
Forestry
5. Source: UNESCO
1 United Kingdom
2 United States
3 Cuba
4 Australia
5 Germany
Top 5
Destinations
South Africans
are currently
studying in
6. 5 Destinations
with growing
interest from SA
+10.4%
Switzerland
UK
US
Poland
Italy
Absolute demand
(Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes y/y)
+9.7%
+28.6%
+8.8%
+11.7%
Demand by Destination Change in demand