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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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.
Rosebank College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (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/HE07/0022).
For over 70 years IIE Rosebank College, a brand of the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) since 2005, has delivered quality tertiary education to students across South Africa. Situated in bustling cities, IIE Rosebank College embraces the same vibrant environment which allows over 20 000 students to connect with the heart of the institution.
Tshwane University of Technology (Also called TUT) is one of the South African Universities which offers a wide variety of departments at their nine campuses. This public university located in Gauteng has a lot to offer.
Distance education offers diplomas in the Department Safety and Security. Only higher education students who live in Durban or Cape Town may apply for distance education programmes.
Student accommodation and private accommodation is available near the campuses and students will be happy to know that it is a very central university. Bursaries and loans are available to students to help pay for university costs.
The University of South Africa (Unisa) is the largest open distance learning institution in Africa, the longest standing dedicated distance education university in the world. According to the Unisa website, they enrol nearly one-third of South African students.
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.
The University of Pretoria (UP) Tuks is one of Africa’s top universities and the largest contact university in South Africa. They produce socially impactful research to find solutions for the world’s most pressing issues. We have a high quality of teaching and learning in the classroom, online, or in communities.
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is located in Bellville, Cape Town. They are a national university committed to excellence in teaching and learning. UWC has four different Rector programmes including the HIV/AIDS programme, the Centre for Performing Arts, Gender Equity and the International Relations Office.
The University of Witwaterstrand (Wits University) is located in Johannesburg. They offer a range of degrees, diplomas and short courses as well as online and part time courses. Wits University is said to have produced more millionaires than any other university in South Africa.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT aims to have an impact on the world of technology. Accommodation is available near the campuses. They offer a variety of courses including short courses. Counselling is provided to all students at all campuses. Assistance is provided to students when applying for financial aid.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal, also known as UKZN, is a university with five campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.
Business Management Training College offers online courses to students all over the world. Their mission is to provide quality education that is affordable and accessible.
Along with offering a large variety of courses, short courses are also available.
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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