Eastern Cape

Rhodes University is a small tertiary institution situated in Grahamstown. Their website says that they have just over 8 200 students and they are among the best undergraduate and graduate pass rates in South Africa. 18% of the students studying at Rhodes are international students. 

The University of Fort Hare (UFH) aims to be a distinctive African university, advancing excellence and innovation in research, teaching, learning, administration, and social engagement. UFH provides quality education and conducts innovative research focusing on niche areas that contribute to the advancement of knowledge that is socially and contextually relevant, with an overall emphasis on the application of digital technologies.

Port Elizabeth TVET College's mission is to empower their students with quality, market related skills, in order to contribute to the socio economic development of the country. They offer a wide variety of courses to their learners as well as online courses at certain campuses. Along with being concerned about the academic progress of their students, they are also concerned about their mental well-being.

Lovedale TVET College strives to be a well capacitated, accessible, credible and self-sustaining TVET College, with flexible and dynamic programmes which are responsive to the needs of their community. They offer a variety of courses as well as assistance with applying for NSFAS funding, which provides a financial relief to low income households. All students are welcome to apply for NSFAS.

King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College aims to produce labour market ready graduates. Their mission is to provide quality teaching and learning. They offer both full-time and part-time programmes. King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College encourages and assists their students when applying for bursaries especially NSFAS funding.

King Hintsa TVET College aims to be responsive to the social and economic needs of their communities. Their mission is to equip their students with the essential skills to contribute to the development of rural communities. They offer a variety of courses and learnerships to their students. King Hintsa TVET College has five campuses including hostels. Assistance is provided to students when applying for bursaries.

Ingwe TVET College offers a variety of courses and also offers learnerships to their students. They have five campuses, each only offering certain courses. Bursary applications are available to all students from low income households. All students are encouraged to apply for these bursaries as well as NSFAS funding. Ingwe TVET College provides assistance with applying for these bursaries.

Ikhala TVET College offers a variety of courses as well as work integrated learning. As part of the work integrated learning they assist their students in gaining placements for internships, learnerships or apprenticeships. Student support services are available to all students at all campuses. Ikhala TVET College encourages their students to apply for NSFAS funding as it provides financial relief to low income households.

Eastcape Midlands TVET College aims to create employable students and lifelong learning opportunities. Their mission is to educate learners for career success and personal development by utilizing committed and competent staff. A variety of courses are offered as well as student support services. Eastcape Midlands TVET College provides an active social experience by offering Arts & Culture and Sport.

Buffalo City TVET College's mission is to provide quality education and training responsive to industry and community needs. They offer a variety of courses as well as student accommodation which is relatively close to their campuses. Buffalo City TVET College encourages their students to apply for NSFAS Funding. NSFAS provides financial relief to low income households. Anyone is welcome to apply for NSFAS.