All South African Universities
Browse our comprehensive directory of all 26 accredited public universities, organized by region and faculty.
A single destination where ambition meets opportunity.
Welcome to our definitive directory of all accredited public universities in South Africa. Spanning nine provinces and encompassing 26 institutions, this resource showcases everything from historic sandstone halls to rapidly growing modern campuses.
Each entry allows you to explore engineering and technology programs in Gauteng, health sciences in KwaZulu-Natal, humanities in the Western Cape, and cutting-edge agricultural studies in the Free State.
Eastern Cape Universities
Walter Sisulu University
Walter Sisulu University is a developmental university serving 31,500 students across four campuses, with a focus on rural and community development.
Nelson Mandela University
Located in Gqeberha and George, NMU emphasizes experiential learning and community engagement across eight campuses.
University of Fort Hare
A historically significant university in Alice, Bhisho, and East London, celebrated for its alumni who led post-apartheid Africa.
Rhodes University
A small, prestigious research university in Makhanda, renowned for excellence in journalism and African studies.
Free State Universities
University of the Free State
Dating back to 1904, UFS fosters international partnerships and is known for research in health sciences and veterinary science.
Central University of Technology
A university of technology with campuses in Bloemfontein and Welkom, focusing on vocational and academic excellence.
Gauteng Universities
University of South Africa
UNISA is the world’s largest dedicated distance-education university, serving over 400,000 students globally.
Tshwane University of Technology
South Africa’s largest residential university, emphasizing applied research and innovation for sustainable development.
University of Pretoria
A leading public research university established in 1908, fostering global partnerships and leadership development.
University of Johannesburg
A comprehensive university on four campuses, fostering interdisciplinary research and community partnerships.
University of the Witwatersrand
A prestigious research university in Johannesburg, excelling in mining, palaeontology, and social justice.
Vaal University of Technology
One of the largest universities of technology, focusing on industry-aligned research and entrepreneurial skills.
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
An independent health sciences university offering programmes from undergraduate to PhD in Ga-Rankuwa.
KwaZulu-Natal Universities
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Formed in 2004, UKZN is organized into four colleges and five campuses, fostering interdisciplinary research.
Durban University of Technology
DUT serves 32,000 students and is one of the few technikons offering doctoral degrees.
University of Zululand
A comprehensive university in Empangeni with international partnerships for research and student exchange.
Mangosuthu University of Technology
A residential university of technology in Umlazi focusing on techno-vocational education.
Limpopo Universities
University of Limpopo
Serving 19,000 students, UL emphasizes research in rural development, health sciences, and environmental management.
University of Venda
A rural comprehensive university in Thohoyandou with strong community engagement and multicultural student media.
Western Cape Universities
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
A University of Technology serving nearly 35,000 students across five campuses in the Western Cape.
Stellenbosch University
A historic public research university in the wine-region town of Stellenbosch, organized into ten faculties.
University of Cape Town
The oldest institution south of the Sahara, UCT is a global leader in medicine, astronomy, and social justice.
University of the Western Cape
A public research university in Bellville, home to world-class institutes and research in bioinformatics.