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Universities, TVET colleges and private colleges
Compare public universities, public TVET colleges and selected private higher-education providers in one directory. Use the guide to plan your options, then use the provider’s official site for the current programme list, requirements, fees and application dates.
26Public universities
11Public TVET colleges
15Private providers
Apply safely: A provider being listed here does not guarantee admission, funding or that every programme is available at every campus. For private providers, confirm the specific qualification and campus on the official site and against the current DHET register before paying any fee.
Choose the route, then the course
What each study route is designed to offer
The best option is not simply the best-known provider. Start with the type of learning and qualification you need, then compare the exact course, entry requirements, delivery mode, cost and support available at each campus.
Public TVET college
Vocational and occupational learning
Check the qualification level, practical component, campus timetable and whether the programme fits the occupation or progression route you want to pursue.
Private provider
Flexible study options
Confirm the exact qualification, campus or online delivery, full fee schedule, support arrangements and current registration information before accepting an offer or paying.
A practical shortlist
Use the same five checks for every option
- 1. QualificationMatch the title and NQF level to your goal.
- 2. EntryCheck subjects, marks and programme-specific rules.
- 3. DeliveryCompare campus, timetable, online and practical requirements.
- 4. CostRead the full official fee and payment information.
- 5. DeadlineConfirm the date for your exact programme and intake.
52 study providers shown
Public university · CPUT
Western CapeCape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town · University of technology
A public university of technology with campuses in Cape Town and Bellville.
Study areas to explore
Technology · Engineering · Applied sciences · Business
Public university · CUT
Free StateCentral University of Technology, Free State
Bloemfontein · University of technology
A public university of technology serving students in Bloemfontein and Welkom.
Study areas to explore
Technology · Engineering · Management sciences · Health sciences
Public university · DUT
KwaZulu-NatalDurban University of Technology
Durban · University of technology
A public university of technology with Durban and Pietermaritzburg campuses.
Study areas to explore
Technology · Engineering · Health sciences · Management sciences
Public university · MUT
KwaZulu-NatalMangosuthu University of Technology
Umlazi · University of technology
A public university of technology based in Umlazi, Durban.
Study areas to explore
Engineering · Natural sciences · Management sciences · Built environment
Public university · TUT
GautengTshwane University of Technology
Pretoria · University of technology
A public university of technology with campuses across Gauteng and other provinces.
Study areas to explore
Engineering · ICT · Management sciences · Arts
Public university · VUT
GautengVaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark · University of technology
A public university of technology in the Vaal region.
Study areas to explore
Engineering · Technology · Human sciences · Management sciences
Public university · UCT
Western CapeUniversity of Cape Town
Cape Town · Traditional university
A public research university in Cape Town.
Study areas to explore
Commerce · Engineering · Health sciences · Humanities
Public university · UFH
Eastern CapeUniversity of Fort Hare
Alice · Traditional university
A public university with Alice, Bhisho and East London campuses.
Study areas to explore
Education · Law · Management · Social sciences
Public university · UFS
Free StateUniversity of the Free State
Bloemfontein · Traditional university
A public university with Bloemfontein, South and Qwaqwa campuses.
Study areas to explore
Health sciences · Natural sciences · Humanities · Business
Public university · UJ
GautengUniversity of Johannesburg
Johannesburg · Traditional university
A public university with campuses in Johannesburg and Soweto.
Study areas to explore
Engineering · Business · Education · Health sciences
Public university · UKZN
KwaZulu-NatalUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban · Traditional university
A public university with campuses in Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Study areas to explore
Health sciences · Law · Engineering · Humanities
Public university · UL
LimpopoUniversity of Limpopo
Polokwane · Traditional university
A public university near Polokwane with a broad undergraduate offering.
Study areas to explore
Health sciences · Agriculture · Humanities · Management
Public university · UP
GautengUniversity of Pretoria
Pretoria · Traditional university
A public research university in Pretoria.
Study areas to explore
Engineering · Veterinary science · Law · Natural sciences
Public university · RU
Eastern CapeRhodes University
Makhanda · Traditional university
A public university in Makhanda, Eastern Cape.
Study areas to explore
Humanities · Journalism · Science · Commerce
Public university · SU
Western CapeStellenbosch University
Stellenbosch · Traditional university
A public university in Stellenbosch with multiple academic faculties.
Study areas to explore
Agrisciences · Engineering · Science · Medicine
Public university · UWC
Western CapeUniversity of the Western Cape
Cape Town · Traditional university
A public university in Bellville, Cape Town.
Study areas to explore
Law · Health sciences · Natural sciences · Education
Public university · Wits
GautengUniversity of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg · Traditional university
A public research university in Johannesburg.
Study areas to explore
Health sciences · Engineering · Commerce · Humanities
Public university · Unisa
GautengUniversity of South Africa
Pretoria · Comprehensive university
A public distance-learning university serving students across South Africa.
Study areas to explore
Distance learning · Business · Education · Law
Public university · NWU
North WestNorth-West University
Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark · Comprehensive university
A public university with campuses in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark.
Study areas to explore
Education · Business · Engineering · Health sciences
Public university · NMU
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela University
Gqeberha · Comprehensive university
A public university with campuses in Gqeberha and George.
Study areas to explore
Engineering · Business · Health sciences · Environmental sciences
Public university · Univen
LimpopoUniversity of Venda
Thohoyandou · Comprehensive university
A public university in Thohoyandou, Limpopo.
Study areas to explore
Agriculture · Health sciences · Science · Management
Public university · UNIZULU
KwaZulu-NatalUniversity of Zululand
KwaDlangezwa · Comprehensive university
A public university in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Study areas to explore
Arts · Education · Science · Commerce
Public university · WSU
Eastern CapeWalter Sisulu University
Mthatha · Comprehensive university
A public university with campuses across the Eastern Cape.
Study areas to explore
Health sciences · Education · Commerce · Science
Public university · SPU
Northern CapeSol Plaatje University
Kimberley · Comprehensive university
A public university in Kimberley, Northern Cape.
Study areas to explore
Data science · Education · Humanities · Natural sciences
Public university · UMP
MpumalangaUniversity of Mpumalanga
Mbombela · Comprehensive university
A public university with Mbombela and Siyabuswa campuses.
Study areas to explore
Agriculture · Education · Hospitality · Nature conservation
Public university · SMU
GautengSefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Pretoria · Comprehensive university
A public university focused on health-sciences education.
Study areas to explore
Medicine · Pharmacy · Nursing · Oral health
Public TVET college · Boland
Western CapeBoland College
Stellenbosch and surrounding campuses · Public TVET college
A public TVET college offering vocational and occupational study routes across multiple Western Cape campuses.
Study areas to explore
Business studies · Engineering studies · Hospitality · ICT · NC(V) programmes
Public TVET college · CCT
Western CapeCollege of Cape Town
Cape Town · Public TVET college
A public TVET college with vocational programmes and multiple Cape Town campuses.
Study areas to explore
Business studies · Engineering studies · Hospitality · ICT · NC(V) programmes
Public TVET college · False Bay
Western CapeFalse Bay TVET College
Cape Town · Public TVET college
A public TVET college serving learners through campuses in the Cape Town metro.
Study areas to explore
Business studies · Engineering studies · Maritime studies · Hospitality · NC(V) programmes
Public TVET college · CJC
GautengCentral Johannesburg TVET College
Johannesburg · Public TVET college
A public TVET college offering career-focused vocational study in central Johannesburg.
Study areas to explore
Business studies · Engineering studies · ICT · Art and design · NC(V) programmes
Public TVET college · EEC
GautengEkurhuleni East TVET College
Ekurhuleni · Public TVET college
A public TVET college with vocational programmes across the Ekurhuleni area.
Study areas to explore
Business studies · Engineering studies · ICT · Hospitality · NC(V) programmes
Public TVET college · Sedcol
GautengSedibeng TVET College
Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark · Public TVET college
A public TVET college serving the Sedibeng region through vocational and occupational programmes.
Study areas to explore
Business studies · Engineering studies · ICT · Hospitality · NC(V) programmes
Public TVET college · TNC
GautengTshwane North TVET College
Pretoria · Public TVET college
A public TVET college with campuses in and around Pretoria.
Study areas to explore
Business studies · Engineering studies · ICT · Tourism · NC(V) programmes
Public TVET college · Capricorn
LimpopoCapricorn TVET College
Polokwane and surrounding campuses · Public TVET college
A public TVET college serving Limpopo with vocational study options.
Study areas to explore
Business studies · Engineering studies · ICT · Hospitality · NC(V) programmes
Public TVET college · Coastal KZN
KwaZulu-NatalCoastal KZN TVET College
Durban and surrounding campuses · Public TVET college
A public TVET college providing vocational study routes across KwaZulu-Natal campuses.
Study areas to explore
Business studies · Engineering studies · ICT · Hospitality · NC(V) programmes
Public TVET college · Ehlanzeni
MpumalangaEhlanzeni TVET College
Mbombela and surrounding campuses · Public TVET college
A public TVET college serving learners in Mpumalanga through vocational programmes.
Study areas to explore
Business studies · Engineering studies · ICT · Hospitality · NC(V) programmes
Public TVET college · King Hintsa
Eastern CapeKing Hintsa TVET College
Tsolo and surrounding campuses · Public TVET college
A public TVET college serving parts of the Eastern Cape with career-focused study routes.
Study areas to explore
Business studies · Engineering studies · ICT · Tourism · NC(V) programmes
Private provider · Eduvos
NationalEduvos
Multiple campuses and online · Private higher education provider
A private higher-education provider with campus and online study options in fields such as commerce, IT, humanities and creative industries.
Study areas to explore
Business · Information technology · Law · Humanities · Creative industries
Private provider · Varsity College
NationalIIE Varsity College
Multiple campuses · Private higher education provider
A private higher-education provider with campus-based programmes across several South African cities.
Study areas to explore
Business · Information technology · Law · Humanities · Social sciences
Private provider · Rosebank
NationalIIE Rosebank College
Multiple campuses · Private higher education provider
A private higher-education provider with programmes in business, IT, education and related career fields.
Study areas to explore
Business · Information technology · Education · Humanities · Commerce
Private provider · Vega
NationalIIE Vega School
Multiple campuses · Private higher education provider
A private higher-education provider focused on design, brand, communication and business study.
Study areas to explore
Design · Brand management · Marketing · Communication · Business
Private provider · STADIO
NationalSTADIO Higher Education
Multiple campuses and online · Private higher education provider
A private higher-education provider offering distance and campus-based learning across several professional fields.
Study areas to explore
Business · Education · Law · Information technology · Arts and design
Private provider · Damelin
NationalDamelin
Multiple campuses · Private higher education provider
A private provider with career-focused study options across a national campus network.
Study areas to explore
Business · Information technology · Creative studies · Education · Management
Private provider · Boston
NationalBoston City Campus
Multiple campuses and online · Private higher education provider
A private provider offering flexible study routes in business, management, IT and related fields.
Study areas to explore
Business · Management · Information technology · Marketing · Human resources
Private provider · Regent
NationalRegent Business School
Durban and online · Private higher education provider
A private higher-education provider focused on business, management and professional education.
Study areas to explore
Business · Management · Commerce · Public management · Information technology
Private provider · MANCOSA
NationalMANCOSA
Durban and online · Private higher education provider
A private higher-education provider with distance-learning and campus study options.
Study areas to explore
Business · Management · Education · Commerce · Public administration
Private provider · Milpark
NationalMilpark Education
Cape Town, Johannesburg and online · Private higher education provider
A private higher-education provider offering programmes in commerce, financial services and professional education.
Study areas to explore
Business · Commerce · Financial services · Education · Management
Private provider · SACAP
Gauteng and Western CapeSouth African College of Applied Psychology
Johannesburg and Cape Town · Private higher education provider
A private higher-education provider focused on applied psychology, counselling and social-science learning.
Study areas to explore
Applied psychology · Counselling · Social sciences · Coaching · Community development
Private provider · Richfield
NationalRichfield
Multiple campuses and online · Private higher education provider
A private provider offering career-focused study options in IT, business and related fields.
Study areas to explore
Information technology · Business · Management · Accounting · Human resources
Private provider · CTU
NationalCTU Training Solutions
Multiple campuses · Private higher education provider
A private provider offering technology, design and business-focused study routes.
Study areas to explore
Information technology · Design · Business · Engineering technology · Project management
Private provider · Akademia
NationalAkademia
Centurion and online · Private higher education provider
A private higher-education provider with Afrikaans-medium study options and blended learning.
Study areas to explore
Business · Education · Law · Humanities · Management
Private provider · AFDA
Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-NatalAFDA
Multiple campuses · Private higher education provider
A private higher-education provider focused on creative industries and screen, performance and business disciplines.
Study areas to explore
Film and television · Performance · Creative writing · Business innovation · Digital media
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