Deciding where to study after matric is exciting – and potentially confusing. Here we list nearly 200 tertiary institutions in South Africa to kick-start your research.
Source: Parent24
Learning propels us forward in life. If your teen isn’t yet sure where he or she would like to study after school – or if they want to study at all – start with doing some research. There may just be a place where your child’s passions and abilities could be turned into a future career.
And if you need funding, don’t let that hold you back. Here’s a round-up of bursaries, scholarships and student loans they can apply for.
Parent24 compiled a list of tertiary institutions in South Africa, private and public, to help you in your search for the right space for your teen to further their studies. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, and always remember to check the accreditation of tertiary institutions!
Government tertiary institutions
Universities of Technology
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Western Cape
- Central University of Technology, Free State
- Durban University of Technology, KZN
- Mangosuthu University of Technology, KZN
- Tshwane University of Technology, Gauteng
- Vaal University of Technology, Gauteng
Traditional and comprehensive universities
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Eastern Cape
- North-West University, North-West
- Rhodes University, Eastern Cape
- SefakoMakgatho Health Sciences University (formerly Medunsa), Gauteng
- Sol Plaatje University, Northern Cape
- Stellenbosch University, Western Cape
- University of Cape Town, Western Cape
- University of Fort Hare, Eastern Cape
- University of Johannesburg, Gauteng
- University of KwaZulu-Natal, KZN
- University of Limpopo, Limpopo
- University of Mpumalanga, Mpumalanga
- University of Pretoria, Gauteng
- University of South Africa (Unisa), Gauteng / national
- University of the Free State, Free State
- University of Venda, Limpopo
- University of the Western Cape, Western Cape
- University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University), Gauteng
- University of Zululand, KZN
- Walter Sisulu University, Eastern Cape
TVET Colleges
- For a complete directory of TVET colleges, see here: fetcolleges.co.za
Private institutions
General
- ACT Cape Town
- Academy for Facilities Management (A4FM)
- Akademia
- Belgium Campus
- Centurion Akademie
- City Changers Institute
- College of Production Technology (CPT)
- College of the Transfiguration
- Concept Interactive
- CTI Education Group
- Damelin
- The Da Vinci Institute
- Durbanville College
- eta College
- FEDISA
- George Whitefield College
- Helderberg College
- ICESA City Campus
- International Peace College South Africa
- IQ Academy
- Lyceum Correspondence College
- Milpark Education
- Monash South Africa
- Open Learning Group
- Oval International
- Pearson Institute of Higher Education
- Potchefstroom Academy
- Prestige Academy
- Qualitas Career Academy
- Rosebank College
- SAE Institute of South Africa
- SANTS Private Higher Education Institution
- Sonett International Academy
- The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)
- Southern African Wildlife College
- St Augustine Private Tertiary Institution of South Africa
- Stenden South Africa
- Towerstone
- TSIBA Education
- Varsity College
Business
- Boston City Campus and Business College
- Business Management Training (BMT) College
- Cranefield College of Project Programme Management Institute
- East London Management Institute (ELMI)
- Foundation for Professional Development
- Henley Business School
- IMM Graduate School of Marketing
- International Trade Institute of Southern Africa
- Management College of Southern Africa (Mancosa)
- Production Management Institute of Southern Africa (PMI)
- Regenesys Business School
- Regent Business School
- Southern Business School
Creative arts and design
- AAA School of Advertising
- The Animation School
- BHC School of Design
- Centre for Fine Art Animation and Design
- Design Academy of Fashion
- Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion Design
- Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts
- Greenside Design Center College of Design
- LISOF Fashion Design School and Retail Education Institute
- Open Window Institute for Arts and Digital Sciences
- Red and Yellow School
- Ruth Prowse School of Art
- The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance (AFDA)
- SperoVillioti Elite Design Academy
- Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography
- Vega School
Education
- Ed-U College
- Embury Institute for Teacher Education
- Headstart Mercy Montessori Teacher Training Centre
- Inscape Education Group
- Centre for Creative Education
Medicine, health, fitness & beauty
- Camelot International Health and Skin Care Education
- Health and Fitness Professionals Academy
- Healthnicon Nursing College
- International Academy of Health and Skin Care
- International Academy of Reflexology and Meridian Therapy
- International Institute for Sports Science and Fitness Training (IIFT)
- Isa Carstens Health and Wellness Academy
- Life Healthcare College of Learning
- Mediclinic Private Higher Education Institution
Hospitality
- IHT Hotel School
- The International Hotel School
- The Private Hotel School
- The Swiss Hotel School South Africa
Information technology
Music and production
Theology
- Die AfrikaanseProtestantseAkademie NPC
- AkademieReformatorieseOpleiding en Studies
- Auckland Park Theological Seminary
- Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa
- Christ Baptist Church Seminary
- Christian Reformed Theological Seminary
- Cornerstone Christian College
- Hebron Theological College
- Southern Africa Bible College
- Mukhanyo Theological College
- South African Theological Seminary
- St John Vianney Seminary
- St Joseph’s Theological Institute
- Theological Education by Extension College
- Union Bible Institute
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