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SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATION
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Search universities and qualifications, compare study costs, check entry information and build a shortlist — starting with a free search.
✓ Free basic search✓ South African institutions✓ Official-source verification workflow
Your decision in one place
Can I study it?Programme and admission information
What will it cost?Tuition + first-year planning costs
Where should I apply?Compare universities side by side
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01 • SEARCH
What do you want to study?
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Enter a course, study area or leave the search broad to explore the database.
02 • COMPARE
See the decision side by side
EduCompare is designed around the questions students actually ask before applying.
Information
University A
University B
QualificationBComBCom
Duration3 years3 years
TuitionVerified fee recordVerified fee record
First-year planning costCalculateCalculate
ApplicationOfficial linkOfficial link
Cost comparison
Bring tuition, registration and student-living estimates into one view.
Application links
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03 • COST CALCULATOR
Can you afford the first year?
Use this planning calculator before committing. It is an estimate, not an official university quotation.
Estimated first-year budgetR96,000
Adjust the figures to your situation. When verified fee records are available, EduCompare can use them in detailed comparisons.
04 • ACCESS
Start free, unlock when you need more
The free search is designed to help students discover options before paying for detailed comparison information.
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R0- Search programmes
- Preview matching institutions
- Browse funding information
Detailed search
R10- Full results for one search
- Fees and requirements
- Cost comparison
- Official application links
5 searches
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- 30-day access
- Useful for active applicants
05 • FUNDING
Bursaries and funding
Funding records can be added and verified by EduCompare administrators, with links back to official application destinations.
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