Wittenborg Visits South Africa to Connect with Prospective Students

24.09.2025

Eunice Cheung Highlights Opportunities for South African Students at Wittenborg

Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences recently made its mark in South Africa, as Eunice Cheung, Regional Admissions Manager, travelled to Johannesburg, Durban and Stellenbosch to meet prospective students at the Sable International Study Abroad Expo.

“The purpose of the event was to meet students from South Africa who are interested in studying abroad and to introduce them to the academic opportunities at Wittenborg as well as the cultural experience of living in the Netherlands,” Eunice explained. “It was really encouraging to see how genuinely interested the students were.”

The expo, organised by Sable International, took place from 8 to 10 September and welcomed students and parents from colleges across the country. Eunice described South Africa as “a beautiful country with warm, welcoming people and wonderful weather,” which made the visit even more enjoyable.

“What stood out for me most was the cultural and linguistic connection,” she said. “The similarity between Dutch and Afrikaans as well as shared cultural aspects makes it easy for students to adapt.”

During the events, Eunice also had some memorable conversations. “I spoke with a parent who had studied in the Netherlands himself and now wants to send his children there. It really highlighted the strong reputation Dutch education holds across generations,” she said.

Beyond meeting students and parents, Eunice took the opportunity to connect with representatives from universities all over the world. “It was a great chance for multicultural interaction and to gain insights into the education landscape in different countries,” she added.

Apart from the recent events in South Africa, Wittenborg has a number of exciting opportunities for prospective students to meet the team and learn more about studying in the Netherlands. Upcoming events include the Onderwijsbeurs Zuid in Veldhoven on 26 and 27 September, the BSN University Fair at The British School in Voorschoten on 1 October, and ICEF Berlin 2025 from 2 to 4 November. Wittenborg has also recently visited London, Zimbabwe and many other countries as part of its ongoing international recruitment efforts.