A Study Abroad student refers to a student that spends one or two semesters at an institution abroad and pays tuition fees to the host institution. UKZN offers a semester study abroad programme for students wishing to experience a diversity of cultures. International students can take undergraduate or postgraduate courses. Students pay dollar fees per module per semester. Students generally register for four courses which is a full credit load at UKZN. Interested students can apply directly or through a partner programme with UKZN and their home institution. (Home institution refers to the institution abroad and host institution refers to UKZN)

Students that are currently enrolled at a university and have completed at least two semesters of tertiary education at the time of registration can apply for the Study Abroad Programme. Students need to meet the academic requirements set by both the host and home university.