Private institutions are accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). While they cannot legally call themselves “universities,” many are degree-granting and offer strong alternatives to public universities.
Theological Seminaries
- Auckland Park Theological Seminary (ATS)
- Open Christian University (OCU)
- Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa
- George Whitefield College
- South African Theological Seminary (SATS)
- St Augustine College of South Africa
Private Degree-Granting Institutions and Colleges
- Eduvos
- Varsity College
- Boston City Campus and Business College
- Damelin
- Milpark Education
- Regent Business School
- Regenesys Business School
- Inscape Education Group