If you want to know the comprehensive list of universities in South Africa and their courses then you’re at the right place.
For the purpose of this list, colleges and universities are defined as accredited, degree-awarding institutions. South Africa has great colleges and universities that are doing their best to obtain the higher education requirements of students worldwide. There are nine provinces in South Africa and each province has at least one university.
List of Universities in South Africa and Courses Offered
The universities in South Africa are distributed across the provinces. Below is the comprehensive list of universities in South Africa and their courses offered.
1. Rhodes University
Rhodes University is a public research university located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of four universities in the province.
The University is a small university with about 8,200 students, however, it enjoys the distinction of having among the best undergraduate pass and graduation rates in South Africa, outstanding postgraduate success rates, and the best research output per academic staff member.
You can access the list of courses offered at Rhodes University.
2. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) opened on 1 January 2005, the result of the merging of the PE Technikon the University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) and the Port Elizabeth campus of Vista University (Vista PE). The University today is a sought-after educational destination and the most university in South Africa.
You can access the list of courses offered at Nelson Mandela University.
3. University of Fort Hare
The University of Fort Hare is a public university in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was a key institution of higher education for black Africans from 1916 to 1959. Though Fort Hare operated in an environment of racial segregation even before apartheid, the college contained the seeds of a more tolerant South Africa.
You can access the list of courses offered at University of Fort Hare.
4. Walter Sisulu University
Walter Sisulu University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Mthatha (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Eastern Cape.
WSU is a developmental university, focusing on urban renewal and rural development by responding to the socio-economic needs of community, commerce and industry through science, technology and innovation.
You can access the list of courses offered at Walter Sisulu University.
5. Central University of Technology
The University of the Free State is a multi-campus public university in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State. As part of the mission to become ‘a university recognised across the world for excellence in academic achievement and in human reconciliation’, the university, its staff, students and alumni play a pivotal role in the central parts of South Africa, the country as a whole, the region, Africa and abroad.
You can access the list of courses offered at Central University of Technology.
6. Tshwane University of Technology
Established in 2003, Tshwane University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Pretoria, Gauteng. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Soshanguve, Ga-Rankuwa, Witbank, Nelspruit, Polokwane.
Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at Tshwane University of Technology.
7. University of Johannesburg
Founded in 2005, the University of Johannesburg is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Johannesburg, Gauteng. University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at University of Johannesburg.
8. University of Pretoria
Established in 1908, University of Pretoria is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Pretoria, Gauteng. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa, University of Pretoria (UP) is a very large coeducational higher education institution.
You can access the list of courses offered at University of Pretoria.
9. University of South Africa
The University of South Africa is the largest university on the African continent and attracts a third of all higher education students in South Africa. UNISA has a reputable, comprehensive, flexible and accessible open distance learning institution that is motivating a future generation. Offer internationally accredited qualifications and have world-class resources.
You can access the list of courses offered at University of South Africa.
10. University of the Witwatersrand
Founded in 1922, University of the Witwatersrand is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Johannesburg, Gauteng. University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at University of the Witwatersrand.
11. Vaal University of Technology
Founded in 1966, Vaal University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Klerksdrop, Kempton Park, Secunda, Upington, Sebokeng.
You can access the list of courses offered at Vaal University of Technology.
12. Durban University of Technology
Founded in 2002, Durban University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Durban University of Technology (DUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at Durban University of Technology.
13. University of KwaZulu-Natal
Founded in 2004, the University of KwaZulu-Natal is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Westiville, Pinetown, Pietermaritzburg. University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at University of KwaZulu-Natal.
14. Mangosuthu University of Technology
Founded in 1979, Mangosuthu University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at Mangosuthu University of Technology.
15. University of Zululand
Established in 1960, the University of Zululand is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Kwadlangezwa, KwaZulu-Natal. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Umhlathuze. University of Zululand (UNIZULU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at University of Zululand.
16. University of Limpopo
Founded in 1959, University of Limpopo is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Mankweng, Limpopo. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Medunsa. University of Limpopo (UL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at University of Limpopo.
17. University of Venda
Established in 1982, the University of Venda is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Thohoyandou, Limpopo. The University of Venda offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study
You can access the list of courses offered at University of Venda.
18. University of Mpumalanga
Established in 2014, the University of Mpumalanga is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Siyabuswa. The University of Mpumalanga offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at University of Mpumalanga.
19. North-West University
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20. Sol Plaatje University
Established in 2014, Sol Plaatje University is a public higher education institution located in the large town of Kimberley, Northern Cape. Sol Plaatje University (SPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at Sol Plaatje University.
21. University of Cape Town
Established in 1918, the University of Cape Town is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Cape Town, Western Cape. University of Cape Town (UCT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at University of Cape Town.
22. University of the Western Cape
Founded in 1959, University of the Western Cape is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Bellville, Western Cape. University of the Western Cape (UWC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at University of the Western Cape.
23. Stellenbosch University
Established in 1918, Universiteit Stellenbosch (University of Stellenbosch) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Tygerberg, Bellville, Saldanha. Universiteit Stellenbosch offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at Stellenbosch University.
24. Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Established in 2005, Cape Peninsula University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Cape Town, Western Cape. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bellville, Mowbray, Wellington, Greenpoint. Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
You can access the list of courses offered at Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
