There are numerous renowned universities in South Africa. This page provides information on distance learning universities in South Africa for applicants in the years 2024–2025.

• Online degree or diploma programs are becoming more and more popular among South African students for a number of compelling reasons!
• can continue their education even if they are unable to physically attend a university thanks to distance learning. They can keep working full- or part-time while still attending school.
• We’ve compiled a useful list of accredited distance learning institutions in South Africa for people interested in studying remotely, so you can choose where and what you want to study.

Alternative tertiary education options include distance learning, also referred to as home study or correspondence learning.

A list of accredited online colleges and universities in South Africa is provided below.

Damelin Correspondence College

• Address: Shop 34 Matador Ctr, 62 Strand St, Central, Cape Town, 8001
  Phone: 021 417 8160
  Founded: 1955

College SA

• Address: Tygervalley, 1st Floor, Tygervalley Office Park 1 Corner of Old Oak and Durban Road, Cape Town, 7538
  Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
  Phone: 086 166 3663

Lyceum Correspondence College

• Address: Shop 2, Ground Floor, St. Georges corner/ AA House, 116 Park Dr, Port Elizabeth Central, 6001
  Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
  Phone: 041 506 7777

Damelin – Cape Town City Campus

• Address: 8 Darling St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
  Hours: Open ⋅ Closes at 4:30 PM
  Phone: 021 462 6160

SACOB – The South African College of Business

• Address: 88 Belvedere Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
  Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
• Phone: 086 107 2262

Damelin Correspondence College

• Located in: Success House
  Address: 2 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
  Phone: 0860 616 161

Which South African online university is the best?

• Witwatersrand University Online School (Online Wits)
• Johannesburg University Online School.
• Stellenbosch University.
• The University of South Africa.
• Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA)
• Hatfield Christian Online School.