Brent Morris

Managing Director: Study abroad

Brent was born and raised in South Africa and then travelled to the UK as an international student, where he completed his master’s degree with Anglia Ruskin University. He worked for several public universities in the UK and the US with a continuous focus on Africa. He has spent time travelling the entire continent, supporting students on their journeys to study abroad.

In 2016, he moved back to South Africa where he set up a pan-African study abroad consultancy. He joined Sable International in 2021 and now manages the Study abroad division.

When he is not travelling, you will find him in the water, surfing.

The experiences of a South African studying abroad in the UK

by Brent Morris | Aug 27, 2024

Studying abroad is a dream shared by many South Africans, with an average of 12,000 doing so each year. Irrespective of whether you return hom...

Clinical rotations: Our guide for international medical students

by Brent Morris | Aug 12, 2024

South African students are increasingly opting to study medicine abroad to stand out in the job market and build a global professional network...

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International students are welcome: UK education minister says

by Brent Morris | Jul 26, 2024

The UK’s new Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson has reaffirmed the UK government’s commitment to international education, rec...

South African students now need visa to study in Ireland

by Brent Morris | Jul 11, 2024

If you’re a South African student planning to study in Ireland, you will now need to apply for a visa before entering the country. This has fa...

Studying abroad in the UK: A pathway to British citizenship

by Brent Morris | Oct 19, 2023

Are you are student with prospects of studying in the UK? Sable International has you covered. Their study abroad advisers are experts in help...

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Five reasons to consider studying in Canada

by Brent Morris | Sep 15, 2023

The number of foreign students enrolled in Canadian institutions rose by a staggering 30% in 2022 according to Immigration, Refugees and Citiz...