As the world slowly begins to reopen for South Africans, so too have international opportunities for students which were previously inaccessible to them – both financially and academically.
Enter GoBeyond SA, a specialist student consultancy that provides South African students with the chance to gain a globally-recognised international degree from partner universities in Malaysia – at a fraction of the cost of studying at a local academic institution. Malaysia, known as a financial powerhouse and business hub in Southeast Asia, is famed for its beautiful beaches, diverse cultures, and secluded islands. It’s also ranked the 29th safest country in the world, according to the Global Peace Index. Comparatively, South Africa is rated the 129th safest.
The GoBeyond team has recognised the merits of studying in this world-class city, including the invaluable global perspective young adults can gain, access to world-class skills and knowledge bases, and the unquestionable benefits of obtaining an international degree in a competitive climate. The country also offers a holistic international student experience, made more appealing by the generally low cost of living and ease of travelling to nearby countries. There’s also the convenience of language, as English is widely spoken.
Kimeshnee Naidoo, Marketing Executive for GoBeyond, says while international academic opportunities for South African students were previously limited to countries such as India, China and Cuba, Malaysia offers one of the most affordable foreign options for study. “The average cost of first year study in Malaysia is R42 613, compared to South Africa – R64 200. Locally, only an average of 200 000 out of
500 000 first year applicants can be accepted at universities and technical colleges due to space constraints, so having a cheap study abroad option is appealing to prospective students.”
GoBeyond works in close association with the admissions department of various Universities in Malaysia, to streamline the admission process. “Not only will students return home with a new perspective on culture, improved language skills and new personal and possibly professional connections, but an internationally-recognised degree will make them front-runners for employment opportunities,” Naidoo says.
Prospective students will have the opportunity to explore their available degree and university options, meet with student advisors, and learn more about the study abroad programme at a series of Open Days which GoBeyond facilitates in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.
For further information, visit www.gobeyondsa.com or contact: 032 815 0260
