SA Varsities Cash in On Foreign Students It's not a new story, so I apologize if it's a repeat. Snippets: Education is a big, global business - and local institutions are bidding Tertiary education is becoming an export commodity - a trend that holds lucrative potential for higher education institutions and the country as a whole. ... The number of foreign students enrolling at SA institutions has increased steadily from 34 770 in 1999 to 47 000 in 2003. ... Kishun says 50% of international students registered in South Africa have chosen distance education courses offered by Unisa. ... ... SA tertiary institutions are positioning themselves to increase their numbers of international students. Many have set up international offices tasked with marketing, lobbying and promoting their institutions internationally. ...
Another Unisa story (in case Jack hasn't already posted it): University invites Aristide to teach politics
Aristide at Unisa http://www.africana.com/newswire/homepage_article.asp?ID=1087] Aristide Gets Honorary Research Fellowship[/url]
Aristide gets "real" Unisa doctorate Here is a UNISA press release on Aristide earning a "real" Unisa doctorate (as opposed to the honorary degrees that many (in)famous people get): http://www.unisa.ac.za/default.asp?Cmd=ViewNewsItem&NewsID=971&Cmd=GetNav&NavID=6 Regardless of what you think about Aristide, it is interesting to see even more famous Unisa alumni. Michael Weedon, CA
