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.
Boston Media House aims to provide students with the best opportunity to study and qualify for a career in the media industry. They offer a variety of courses at their campuses.
There are three campuses. Courses are recognized globally.
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.
Instill Education offers degree programmes and a free online professional development platform called Upskill Supportung Educators wherever they are in their education journey.
Instill Education offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Foundation Phase Teaching. This is currently only available to aspiring students in South Africa.
It is available in both 1-year full-time (contact) or 2-year part-time (online) modes, and with two cohorts per year starting in February and July. They are proud to be one of only two institutions in South Africa that offer this programme, which is fully accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
They are working with their regulatory partners to launch additional accredited teacher education programmes both in South Africa and across the continent.
Gert Sibande TVET College was established in 2002 as a result of the merging of the Technical Colleges of Ermelo, Evander and Standerton. It has since expanded and has six campuses.
The College currently offers both National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and NATED programmes, with the different campuses offering a different mix of the programmes. Gert Sibande TVET College also has a Skills Academy and a Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator, and through all this, the College strives to be a leading college brand in South Africa.
Elangeni TVET College aims to be a self-reliant Further Education and Training College that provides meaningful Education and Training. They offer a variety of courses at their eight campuses. Student support services includes financial assistance, academic support, learnerships and cultural activities.
Will NSFAS Cover Elangeni TVET College Courses?
NSFAS provides financial relief to low income households. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding.
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.
The college offers nationally certified nated (N1-N6) programs that are SAQA approved. Qualified and competent staff is available to give relevant education and training in Educational Programs which aim at enabling learners to lead productive lives and make meaningful contributions to their community and the Nation as a whole.
High class standards and well utilized computer lab ensure that learners receive the needed IT training to meet the needs of the modern world. The curriculum develops the learner to his/her full potential. Business and Engineering theory is supplemented with practical training in line with standards from industry.
Oaklands Institute of Technology provide learners and employers with career opportunities suited to their specific needs.
Lephalale Business and Technical College offers training in Engineering Studies, Business Studies, Matric Rewrite and ASC.
Optimi Workplace is registered and accredited with the Department of Higher Education and Training and forms part of the Optimi Group.
Optimi Workplace is a leading workforce education and training provider with over two decades of experience. They provide accessible learning solutions for corporate and public sector training.
Nothing beats N-levels for practical, hands-on education and certification.
South Africa needs future engineers, JBay Academy offers the perfect platform to make sure those future engineers receive the best possible qualifications.
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.
Hillcross College is a private, registered, and accredited provider of Further and Training Education qualifications in the Republic of South Africa.
Our classes and training are professionally structured and delivered in ways that promote result-oriented outcomes. Our tutors are suitably qualified and top-notch in their respective discipline and with us you can learn from the best in your chosen field of study!
Our courses can be offered in full or part-time basis as well as via face-to-face or by distance learning. These courses are grounded in the very latest developments in related industries so as to give you a strong and proper leverage into the real-world application of your program of study.
Therefore, you will graduate with cognate skills and requisite knowledge. It is important to note that virtually all our courses are recognised by both relevant academic and professional bodies.
Divine Favour Progressive College FET is a Private Further Education and Training College registered in 2015 and established in February 2019. The company specialises in Education and Training Services.
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.
Bolton Business College and Computer Studies leading providers of the best, high quality and most affordable education in South Africa through our distinctive ability to integrate world-class research, bursaries and education.
African Academy is one of Africa’s most reputable draughting academies and private technical colleges. It was born out of the need to fill South Africa’s dire shortage in employment and to develop well-trained and highly skilled draughtspersons.
Trifocus Fitness Academy is South Africa’s preferred Health and Fitness Educational Academy. Our academy offers the most extensive array of Personal Training Courses, Fitness, Sport and Health Qualifications and on the market, at the most competitive prices. All courses have easy and flexible payment options, making breaking into the exciting world of health and fitness affordable and accessible.
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.
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.
The Lenmed Group is committed to creating places of healing for our communities. We focus on attracting the best expertise and we are dedicated to building a steadfast and devoted team.
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
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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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