Where to Study
If you're not sure about where you should study further or which institutions offer the course you want, this directory is able to help you. Our Where To Study directory lists all of the public and private post-school education institutions that are operating in South Africa.
Where Can I Study?
If you are searching to find where you can study your preferred choice of course - you've come to the right place!
You can search by course, the institution you're thinking of attending, the type of institution or the type of qualification you're hoping to study. Our directory includes universities, universities of technology (Like Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT), TVET Colleges, and all accredited private educational institutions.
Most TVET Colleges accept online applications, as do universities, and high education institutions.
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False Bay TVET College offers vocational, occupational and skills training programmes that provide students with scarce and critical skills and practical experience in fields that present good prospects of employment.
All College programmes are accredited nationally.
The College offers alternative modes of teaching and training, including part-time classes and distance learning options.
False Bay TVET College, a leader in the public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges sector has been rated as one of the top performing TVET Colleges in South Africa.
College of Cape Town TVET college strives to equip their students with the qualifications and skills to start successful careers. They provide well-equipped workshops, lecture rooms, computer rooms, studios for practical work and well-equipped media centres.
Three residences are located near the City, Crawford and Thornton Campuses. In addition to offering a variety of courses, they also provide their students with Open Learning Centres. College of Cape Town cares about the well-being of their students and therefore provides Student Support Services.
They assist their students with applying for NSFAS which provides financial relief for low income households.
Students can find the College of Cape Town online application 2024 and 2025 on their website, as well as all College of Cape Town courses.
Isa Carstens Academy strives, with integrity, to provide the highest professional standard of education and training to ensure that they develop highly skilled and employable graduates. They offer a variety of courses as well as many short courses for their students.
There are two campuses, one in Stellenbosch and another in Pretoria. Accommodation is available near both campuses.
Siphakame Skills Development is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private college.
Nated Studies mission is to develop and utilize cutting-edge E-learning systems to promote student individuality and put the power of time management back in the hands of the student.
Life Healthcare’s learning centres have a legacy of training nurses in South Africa for over 20 years. Their seven learning centres are situated in the major centres in South Africa. Life Healthcare's innovative theoretical and clinical training, ensures that students receive excellent education and training.
If a passion for events, hospitality or entrepreneurship runs deep in your veins and you want to make your mark in your future career, you’ve found the right tertiary institution for you!
The Aleit Academy is a tertiary education institution with a difference!
We are one of the first private providers of higher management education in South Africa.
Since 1997, we have evolved into an internationally recognised institution.
Our mission is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to lead and excel in a changed world.
We believe in offering students a learning pathway and quality from higher certificate to doctorate level.
We currently offer 21 accredited higher education programmes through four schools, namely:
- The Business School,
- The Schools of Commerce,
- Financial Planning and Insurance, and
- Investment and Banking.
The Milpark Business School is currently home to the only internationally (AMBA) accredited MBA in Africa for online distance learning.
In 2019, Milpark acquired the CA Connect business, the only online educational provider offering a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting.
We offer you flexibility based on the level of engagement you choose to have with us, so that you can balance your studies with the other daily demands that life and working full time bring.
SEA exists to provide professional degrees in architecture. Our three-year undergraduate BAS degree, one year BAS(Hons) and one year MArch(Prof) have support from the South African Council for the Architectural Profession and our applications have been submitted to the relevant state authorities to register as a Private Higher Education Institution.
Two Oceans Graduate Institute is a registered private higher education institution in the Republic of South Africa since June 2017. The institution is registered with the South African Department of Higher Education and Training as a private tertiary institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Registration certificate No. 2017/HE08/001).
The primary focus of the Two Oceans Graduate Institute is to train teachers for public and private primary and secondary schools in a variety of contexts.
Hugenote Kollege dreams of communities of dedicated and well-equipped people participating in the caring for and healing of the ills of this world. To build such communities, innovative social leaders are needed to build and develop the human and social capital of our nation.
Hugenote Kollege is a private Christian post-school training institution focusing on the training and equipping of leaders to participate in the Triune God’s mission of caring for and healing of this world through innovative social service delivery and the proclaiming of the reign of God.
The full-time courses offered by Design Time (PTY) LTD are structured with the view to preparing students for careers in the professional world of building and interior design, and at the same time equipping them with the skills and the knowledge enabling them to explore other design disciplines such as furniture design, set design, textile design, product design
The Bible Institute of South Africa was founded in 1923 as a Bible Training College for men and women.
BISA’s aim then was the same as today; to equip men and women for work in missions, ministry and the marketplace. Students come to us to learn ‘To Know Christ and to Make Him Known'
Cape Town College of Fashion Design provides innovative education that is responsive to the ever-changing creative and technological developments in the fashion industry and to produce graduates who possess the knowledge, skills, design passion and work ethic to be highly employable in their chosen profession.
Regenesys Business School aims to help their students achieve their goals and enhance their leadership potential. They strive to be the leading management and leadership development institution in the world. A variety of courses are offered at their campus. Short courses and learnerships are available to all students.
Regenesys is registered and accredited with the Department of Higher Education.
STADIO Higher Education has brought together four highly prestigious institutions, including Southern Business School, Embury Institute for Higher Education, LISOF and Prestige Academy, with a collective experience of over 100 years in providing quality, affordable higher education.
Stadio College
The institution offers more than 50 accredited qualifications through contact, distance and blended learning to over 20 000 students. One of their faculties is the Stadio faculty of education.
At STADIO, they believe in the future of our nation. They want to make a difference by offering greater access to higher education with Stadio higher education, so that every South African has the opportunity to become the most empowered version of themself.
By investing in the human potential all around us, they can grow minds, dreams and employment. Ultimately benefiting our nation as a whole.
Mode of Study
Stadio offers flexible learning options, including full-time, part-time, and distance learning. This is particularly beneficial for working professionals or students needing flexibility in their study schedules. The institution uses modern e-learning platforms to support distance education, allowing students to study from virtually anywhere.
Campuses:
Stadio has multiple campuses across South Africa, including locations in Gauteng, the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and other provinces. These campuses are well-equipped with facilities that support both academic and extracurricular activities, fostering a holistic student experience.
Student Support:
Stadio provides a range of student support services, including academic advising, counseling, and career development resources. These are aimed at helping students succeed academically and transition smoothly into their chosen careers.
Is Stadio Accredited?
Yes Stadio Higher Education is accredited with the CHE (Council for Higher Education) to offer SAQA courses, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training.
You can visit the STADIO website below.
CTU has over 15 campuses nationwide, 10 000 certified students and over 900 courses. CTU Training Solutions offers opportunities for full time and part-time studies, short courses, online training, and Hybrid (VILT) training in information technology, design, business, engineering, and humanities faculties.
CTU training has been developing skilled professionals since 1987.
SACAP refers to the South African College of Applied Psychology.
Too often, those in crisis can’t access the help they need. SACAP's person-centered educational philosophy develops the skills you need to effect positive change where it’s needed most. SACAP’s work-integrated learning offering is where your training really comes to life so submit your SACAP online application now.
Most of the courses include supervised practical placements that cover a diverse range of counselling environments, which you can match to your field of interest. This way you’ll get invaluable practical experience under your belt – before you even graduate.
Students will be given a SACAP login once they apply and complete their SACAP registration. They would then use this on the SACAP portal.
AIE believes in continuously working towards improvement and dedication to quality education. They offer a large range of courses at the campuses. Their Urban Kitchen restaurant offers healthy meal options on campus.
Midrand Campus has a roof chill area, where students can enjoy their break times. Bursaries are awarded to students who have produced excellent results.
They represent AIE (Academic Institute of Excellence) family of education brands, some of SA's leading learning institutes. They are a family that prides itself on their brands, people and students, known for their innovative approach to quality education, excellence in delivery and modern technological approach.
Student use the AIE portal. Once your are accepted and registered at AIE, you will then be given your AIE login.
The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), Africa's leading provider of private higher education, is proud to introduce a new IIE School of Hospitality and Service Management. The School will serve as a centre of service education excellence, representing the embodiment of a new gold standard in industry-aligned service and hospitality-focused qualifications, each underpinned by a strong commercial learning foundation. The IIE qualifications offered at the School will serve to equip future graduates with both the requisite commercial and operational acumen necessary to successfully navigate the private and public sectors. In addition, the School will afford students the opportunity to participate in an immersive service and / or hospitality-centric academic programme that delivers a rich experiential and applied learning pathway.
IIE's Varsity College is a private higher education institution in South Africa that operates under The Independent Institute of Education (IIE), the largest private education provider in the country. The institution offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and it is known for its practical and industry-aligned courses.
Varsity College’s purpose is to provide “Quality Teaching for Quality Learning”, resulting in a premium tertiary education learning experience towards degrees, diplomas, higher certificates and Short Learning Programmes throughout South Africa. Students are encouraged to balance their pursuit of academic excellence with lifelong sport and cultural interests, while developing a sound sense of community.
Vega is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (IIE) (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Founded in 1999, Vega was established to develop graduates who can apply critical thinking, creativity, and strategic insight to the business and branding industries.
The IIE is responsible for conferring its qualifications offered at Vega, and is thus responsible for the quality of curriculum development, teaching, assessment and compliance with laws and regulations.
Kurus English is a highly professional English language school in Cape Town, South Africa, which teaches English as a Foreign Language through internationally recognized methods and curricula, as well as provides experiential learning opportunities to achieve faster results for their students to confidently speak the English language.
At Optimi College, we pride ourselves in our wide range of courses in various fields of study and different modes of delivery. Our courses are geared towards ensuring you acquire the skills needed to advance your career and stay relevant in the job market, or expand your knowledge in new subject areas you wish to explore.
Academies:
- Adult Education
- Technical
- Commerce
- IT
Capsicum Culinary Studio has six campuses across the country, 6 000 graduates, talented and experienced chef lecturers and is the largest chef school in South Africa. Capscium's qualifications are internationally recognized and the website claims they have a pass rate above 95%.
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Post-Matric Options
We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.
These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.
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