Many of the world’s top universities are known to be in South Africa. For applicants, this page contains information on distance learning universities in South Africa from 2024-2025.

• There are several compelling reasons why studying for a degree or diploma online is becoming a more popular option for South African students!
• Distance learning allows students to continue their education even if they are physically unable to attend a university. They can also continue to work full- or part-time while studying.
• 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.

Distance learning, also known as home study or correspondence learning, is an alternative tertiary education option.

The following is a list of accredited distance learning institutions in South Africa.

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.