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Browse our comprehensive directory of all 26 accredited public universities, organized by region and faculty.
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.

Walter Sisulu University is a developmental university serving 31,500 students across four campuses, with a focus on rural and community development.

Located in Gqeberha and George, NMU emphasizes experiential learning and community engagement across eight campuses.

A historically significant university in Alice, Bhisho, and East London, celebrated for its alumni who led post-apartheid Africa.

A small, prestigious research university in Makhanda, renowned for excellence in journalism and African studies.

Dating back to 1904, UFS fosters international partnerships and is known for research in health sciences and veterinary science.

A university of technology with campuses in Bloemfontein and Welkom, focusing on vocational and academic excellence.

UNISA is the world’s largest dedicated distance-education university, serving over 400,000 students globally.

South Africa’s largest residential university, emphasizing applied research and innovation for sustainable development.

A leading public research university established in 1908, fostering global partnerships and leadership development.

A comprehensive university on four campuses, fostering interdisciplinary research and community partnerships.

A prestigious research university in Johannesburg, excelling in mining, palaeontology, and social justice.

One of the largest universities of technology, focusing on industry-aligned research and entrepreneurial skills.

Formed in 2004, UKZN is organized into four colleges and five campuses, fostering interdisciplinary research.

DUT serves 32,000 students and is one of the few technikons offering doctoral degrees.

A comprehensive university in Empangeni with international partnerships for research and student exchange.

Serving 19,000 students, UL emphasizes research in rural development, health sciences, and environmental management.

A rural comprehensive university in Thohoyandou with strong community engagement and multicultural student media.

A University of Technology serving nearly 35,000 students across five campuses in the Western Cape.

A historic public research university in the wine-region town of Stellenbosch, organized into ten faculties.

The oldest institution south of the Sahara, UCT is a global leader in medicine, astronomy, and social justice.

A public research university in Bellville, home to world-class institutes and research in bioinformatics.