International student’s measures off Africa are under pressure

The high numbers of postgraduate and international students at a university are the main requirements for the successful evaluation and ranking. African universities are preaching "internationalization" and collaboration with foreign institutions through various programs, both for research purposes and international recognition.

South African universities are leading other African universities and this can be seen in the collaboration between the universities of South Africa and Europe and America. This is a positive development. However, internationalization is to other African citizens studying in South Africa under pressure.

Another important function of internationalization is to create an environment for South African students to learn the cultures of other countries - especially the students who come from African nations of Northern Development Community of Southern Africa, SADC .

But this internationalization is being undermined by exorbitant fees for international students. SADC students do not fight for access to postgraduate scholarships although all types of financing - local and international - available for postgraduate studies in South Africa.

But without further ado, let me briefly narrated my experience as an international student in one of the best universities in South Africa.

My experience

I was in the final stage of an honors program in Nigeria when one of my teachers, who had been in South Africa for his doctorate, he sent me an email suggesting that I ask for a masters in University of South Africa. He said there were several opportunities for postgraduate funding could cover my studies.

I graduated with a good result and I asked for a master's degree in a university South African leader (who I will not name), with the intention of being funded. I was working for an international company in Nigeria as a result of my application wine - and it was positive.

I was very happy, I always dreamed of having new experiences. But it turned out that it was a mirage. It was supposed to start my teachers this year but could not because I had no money to fund myself, so I deferred revenue in the next academic year.

During this period, my department was sent to all prospective applicants a form to request a special scholarship attached to the department. I did a lot of spiritual vigil, fasting and prayer, as I discovered from the grant application form is restricted to students in South Africa and SADC and it was strange that other students African countries will be granted.