The definitive data picture of South Africa's student housing crisis — market size, supply gaps, NSFAS flows, and strategic implications.
South Africa's student housing landscape — size, structure, and structural crisis
South Africa has approximately 250,000 beds available for 2.8 million tertiary students. Only 20% of university students are housed on-campus, compared to a global average of 50%. The deficit is projected to reach 781,000 beds by 2025 as enrolments grow toward the NDP target of 1.6 million university students by 2030.