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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Injongo FET College's aim is to add value, change lives, and turn challenges into opportunities by offering learners, full qualifications, skills programs, and national certificate vocational to employees, unemployed learners, those who have not matriculated, and the disabled.
Their offering includes an extensive range of courses and subjects.
Cape Business and Engineering College was established in 2017. The main motivation behind the establishment of CBEC was to provide affordable quality accredited tertiary education to South Africans.
They offer a flexible timetable that can accommodate full-time working people to enable them to continue with their education conveniently.
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.
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If you’re interested in completing your N-levels and doing something practical with what you’ve studied, JBay Academy is the place to swot.
Founded in 1994, the Institute's sustained academic and applied endeavours had culminated in its postgraduate diploma programme,“Technical Conservation Studies”. In 2016, this groundbreaking programme was accredited by the Council on Higher Education.
Today, this programme is offered via two modes of presentation: A one-year, full-time, contact learning format, as well as a multi-year, blended learning format.
The College of Transfiguration, NPC, the only provincial residential college of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. We have a long history and many strands of priestly formation and theological education in a tradition of excellence in prayer and worship, learning and discovery.
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.
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) opened on 1 January 2005, the result of the merging of the PE Technikon the University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) and the Port Elizabeth campus of Vista University (Vista PE).
On 20 July 2017, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University was officially renamed Nelson Mandela University (NMU): the only higher education institution in the world to carry the name of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. The name change provided an opportunity for the institution to rebrand and position itself continentally and globally, while also allowing it to usher in a new era of renewed vigour towards meaningful transformation.
Nelson Mandela University is today a sought-after educational destination and the most diverse university in South Africa.
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.
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%.
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.
The University of Fort Hare is a public university in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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.
Counselling is made available to all students at all campuses. Student residence is available to deserving students who comply with the admission requirements.
Port Elizabeth TVET College provides bursary support to their learners. All learners are encouraged to make use of this bursary support as it provides financial relief to low income households.
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. All students are encouraged to apply for these bursaries as well as NSFAS funding.
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. They encourage their students to apply for NSFAS as it provides financial relief to low income households.
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.
Campuses:
- Eastern Cape
- Free State
- Gauteng
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- North West
MSC Courses
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Stenden South Africa is a leading Private Higher Education Institution situated in the coastal town of Port Alfred. Stendon offers full degree programs in Disaster Management and Hospitality Management. Both these programs and Stenden’s approach to higher education are unique and unparalleled.
Stendon's degrees are accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee and registered by Universities South Africa. The Bachelor of Commerce Hospitality Management degree is registered under number 63710, and the Bachelor of Business Administration Disaster Relief Management is registered under number 90536.
Stenden South Africa is a unique Higher Education Institution in the seaside town of Port Alfred. Established in 2001, it prides itself on an impressive track record of top-quality higher education. Their pillars of Internationalisation, Problem Based Learning, and Research have positioned them at the top of their game with an impressive list of graduates who are making their way in the industry.
Ever dreamed about a career in the Film and Entertainment industry?
What about pursuing a career in screen and/or stage acting, directing, producing, scriptwriting, cinematography, and editing, or live television production, animation directing, production and sound design, visual effects, musical performance, media music production and composition, or costume, make-up, and styling?
It's all possible at AFDA Film School. AFDA has over 31 options for studying, 4 campuses across South Africa and over 2000 students.
AFDA is a leading outcomes-based film school that dates back to 1994. It has fully equipped campuses in Johannesburg and Cape Town where graduates train to contribute to one of the largest growth industries in the world: entertainment.
In addition, AFDA now also has a campus in Durban. AFDA is a full member of CILECT - the International Association of Accredited Film and Television Schools.
Netcare Education, a division of the Netcare Group, is regarded as one of South Africa’s leading private education and training institutions of healthcare professionals, both in nursing and ancillary healthcare and emergency medical services.
Netcare Education, a registered private higher education institution, comprises two faculties, with campuses in Johannesburg and Pretoria in Gauteng, Durban North in KwaZulu-Natal, Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape and Cape Town in the Western Cape.
The Faculty of Nursing and Ancillary Healthcare (FNAH) provides formal education and training in the fields of nursing and ancillary disciplines, and the Faculty of Emergency and Critical Care (FECC) provides formal education and training in the field of emergency and critical care as well as first aid training for members of the public.
IQA has a strong reputation for academic excellence and purposeful education. They offer various accredited distance learning programmers, including Business Management, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources.
You can also choose from a range of short courses that promote skills development in a number of disciplines.
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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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