Explore South Africa’s 26 Public Universities
Universities provide recognised qualifications, specialist knowledge, research opportunities and career-focused development. Explore South Africa’s public institutions and visit their official websites directly from the directory below.
Recognised pathways to higher education
StudyLink SA focuses on South Africa’s public universities because they provide nationally recognised qualifications, broad programme choices and access to established financial-aid pathways. Our role is to help learners understand their options and navigate the application process with greater clarity.
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Traditional Universities
Research-led institutions offering a wide range of academic degrees.
Universities of Technology
Career-focused institutions with practical and technology-oriented programmes.
Comprehensive Universities
Institutions combining academic, professional and technology-focused programmes.
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