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.
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At Boston City Campus they offer accredited Higher Education qualifications, including their state-of-the-art Postgraduate Diploma in Management, a range of Degrees, and numerous Diplomas and Higher Certificates. And they offer a variety of work-ready Occupational and Short Programmes which meet industry needs and are developed by industry specialists and leading professionals in their fields.
They know you’ll face challenges when studying, and believe personalised attention is critical to your success. So they use a proactive monitoring and mentoring system, designed to support your learning. And you have a Student Advisor and Online Educators to help you, every step of the way.
At Boston, they focus on two things:
1. The education we provide is of the highest possible quality.
2. You get all the support you need.
Apply to Boston City Campus today!
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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.
Oxbridge Academy gives you the opportunity to further your education and realise your full potential whilst earning a living. They have options for school-leavers who didn’t have an opportunity to study further and adult learners who never finished school.
Oxbridge Academy makes use of Distance Learning where you don't have to travel to a campus to attend any classes.
Accreditation:
Oxbridge Academy is accredited by a number of academic and professional bodies, including the DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training), Umalusi, the QCTO, the ETDP SETA, Saiosh, DQS Academy, the IIE and APPETD. For further information on their accrediation and/or registration, see their website.
PAX College was established in 1991, with the mission to primarily provide tertiary education and training according to manpower and technological needs of industries.
In pursuit of academic excellence, the main emphasis at the college is specific vocational preparation.
Since inception, PAX College has offered various recognized qualifications in the IT, Business Studies, Tourism, Beauty and Hotel/Catering Fields.
From Nated Engineering studies to Business, from Abet classes to Artisan training, from Agricultural, Water treatment, Civil right through to Transport related studies, Circleway remains geared to provide quality and relevant training to the district of Mpumalanga.
Circleway operates the following divisions: TVET and Artisan training Colleges, Portable skills training, Mining Compliance training and Logistics studies, Aquaponics training and Discretionary Grant Project Implementation.
EcoTraining leads the way in safari guide and wildlife training in Africa.
They are respected for their excellent nature guide courses and training the next generation of guides.
Their courses are held in unfenced wilderness camps in prime wildlife areas in South Africa, Botswana and Kenya.
The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd ("The IIE") is the largest private higher education institution in South Africa operating across 23 sites offering more than 130 registered and accredited higher education programmes from Higher Certificate to Doctorate level on its IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega, IIE MSA, IIE Rosebank College and IIE HSM campuses.
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!
Alpvest Institute for FutureTech (AIFT), formerly PC Training & Business College, is a leading educational institution dedicated to delivering innovative, industry-aligned education designed to meet the evolving demands of the global job market.
With over 34 years of experience, AIFT has evolved from its roots as PC Training & Business College into a recognized provider of career-driven, practical learning. Accredited by DHET, UMALUSI, QCTO, and SETAs, AIFT offers both contact and distance learning across campuses nationwide, including in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Polokwane, Witbank, and Johannesburg.
AIFT provides a wide range of future-focused qualifications, including National Diplomas (NATED), Occupational Certificates (QCTO), SETA-accredited programmes, and short skills courses.
Its academic offerings cover key industries such as Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Robotics, and Marketing. With a strong emphasis on Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), hands-on training, and cutting-edge technologies, AIFT ensures that students graduate with the skills and experience required to excel in the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions.
At Curro, their private college campuses offer different types of nationally accredited qualifications to cater for the learners’ individual academic and skills-development needs – including practical experience in the workplace.
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.
Eduvos has a long history that started in 1979 with the founding of the Computer Technology Institute (CTI) that was later merged with Midrand Graduate Institute (MGI) and operated for some years as Pearson Institute of Higher Education (PIHE). The new name of the institution was the result of a change of ownership and a new focus on high quality, blended learning across Africa.
Eduvos offers a combination of programmes on campus, in blended mode and online. The wide selection of options gives students choice to experience learning in various modes of learning provide opportunities to working adults who need to upskill or reskill themselves via part-time learning.
Eduvos is the institution of choice for students that are seeking to prepare themselves for a future career through a great learning experience.
Eduvos is a degree granting private higher education institution registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training, quality assured by the Council for Higher Education and its qualifications is registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
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.
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers world-class, internationally recognised academic programmes based on curricula informed by cutting-edge developments in both undergraduate and postgraduate education, and that are designed to prepare students for the world of work and for global citizenship.
The curriculum is increasingly reflective of previously marginalised scholarship that talks to a transformation and decolonisation agenda, with Africa at its core.
Central Johannesburg TVET College's mission is to lead their students to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities that contributes to economic development, through responsive education and training interventions. Their vision is to become a public TVET College of choice.
They offer a variety of courses at their six campuses. They urge all their students to apply for NSFAS as it will provide financial relief on households. If looking to study a Nated or NC(V) course then this university is for you.
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.
Western TVET College's mission is to provide quality education and training which would benefit both the students and their community. They offer various courses as well as public adult learning centers for learners that would like to complete AET level 1,2,3 and 4 (NQF Level 1). If interested in studying any of the courses listed below then this is the College for you.
Tshwane South TVET College strives to equip their students with vocational and occupationally directed skills to reduce unemployment, poverty and to contribute to the economic growth of South Africa. In addition to providing various courses, they also provide deserving students with bursaries to help them financially.
At Tshwane South TVET College learners are given the opportunity to take part in learnerships and short skills courses.
Mnambithi TVET College aims to be the leading TVET College by providing quality education and training courses. They are made up of six campuses, each offering a variety of courses. Students are provided with support services to help them overcome the hurdles that they may face during their college careers. These support services ensure that they achieve their academic goals and enter into the career of their choice. Assistance is provided to all students with applying for financial aid, namely NSFAS. NSFAS provides financial relief to low income households.
Majuba TVET College offers a wide variety of courses as well as leadership programmes at their eight campuses. They care about their students developing holistically therefore student support services such as on-course academic support and sports are provided. Majuba TVET College assists their students with applying for NSFAS funding. NSFAS provides financial relief to low income households. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS.
Taletso TVET College aims to provide excellent education and training. They offer a variety of courses at their three campuses. Assistance is provided to students when applying for financial aid. Financial aid is offered to students who do exceptionally well or come from low income households.
Boland College offers a variety of courses as well as learnerships, part-time and skills programmes. They also offer E-Learning and Student Support Services. Student Accommodation is available at four of its five campuses. Their accommodation includes three meals per day and free laundry facilities. Boland College provides financial support by providing access to various bursaries.
MANCOSA is an online learning platform where students can get a quality education from the comfort of their home. They aim to be the leading distance education provider that is responsive to the evolving education and training needs of dynamic economies through a commitment to people, opportunity and quality.
A variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and executive learning courses are offered. These courses promote high levels of independence through innovative learning and assessment intervention.
White River Technical College strives to equip their students with the skills to become employable. Their mission is to help their students overcome poverty and unemployment. A wide variety of courses are offered at their campus.
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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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