Private Universities & Colleges
25 registered private higher education institutions in South Africa offering degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Private Universities
6 institutions
Australian university's SA campus offering internationally recognised degrees.
Business school offering management and leadership qualifications.
UK-affiliated business school with triple-accredited MBA programme.
Private business school specialising in commerce and management.
Business school offering distance and contact learning across SA.
Private Colleges
9 institutions
IIE institution offering degrees, diplomas and certificates across 9 campuses.
IIE brand school focused on design, branding and business innovation.
IIE college offering accessible higher education across SA.
Large private college with over 40 campuses offering diverse programmes.
Pearson Institute offering IT, commerce and graphic design qualifications.
Well-known private college with campuses nationwide offering practical skills.
Multi-campus private institution offering contact and distance learning.
Private institute focused on business and IT programmes.
Global creative media education institution for audio, film and games.
Specialist Institutions
10 institutions
Leading psychology and counselling college with campuses in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Values-driven higher education institution offering diverse undergraduate programmes.
Specialist advertising and marketing communications school.
Design-focused institution offering interior and graphic design.
Cape Town creative school specialising in digital marketing and design.
Marketing management focused institution with CIM accreditation.
Design education institution offering architecture, interiors and graphics.
Business school offering undergraduate and postgraduate management qualifications.
About Private Higher Education
Private institutions are registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and must meet quality standards set by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). Many offer accredited qualifications that are recognised by employers and for further study at public universities.
Always verify registration status on the DHET website before enrolling.