South Africa’s finance, accounting, and auditing sectors face a persistent shortage of qualified professionals. From chartered accountants and financial analysts to tax practitioners and actuaries, the demand for skilled graduates in these fields far exceeds the supply. If you are a student planning to study — or already studying — in any of these disciplines, … Read more
Finding a bursary that covers tuition, accommodation, textbooks, and living costs — all through a single application — sounds too good to be true. But that is exactly what StudyTrust offers South African students every year. Whether you are in Grade 12 or already enrolled at university, understanding the Study Trust bursary requirements is your … Read more
Northern Cape Rural TVET College, generally referred to as NCR TVET, is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution serving the vast and sparsely populated rural areas of the Northern Cape Province. Its head office is in Upington, and the college operates across five campuses: Upington, Kathu, Kuruman, De Aar, and Namaqualand. NCR … Read more
Boston City Campus does offer its own bursary programme to students, and this funding has been running since the institution first opened in 1991. Because Boston City Campus is a registered private higher education institution, it does not receive funding through NSFAS, the government scheme that supports students at public universities and public TVET colleges. … Read more
How to check application status at Unisa using ID number? This is one of the most common questions South African students ask after submitting their applications. Unisa is the largest open-distance learning institution on the continent, receiving thousands of applications each year. With such high volumes, processing takes time, and staying informed about your application … Read more
Anyone researching occupational health and safety (OHS) study options at the University of South Africa quickly notices that Unisa does not list a qualification with that exact name. This does not mean the field is unavailable. Unisa teaches occupational health and safety content through its Safety Management qualifications, a set of accredited programmes that cover … Read more
South Africa has 50 public TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) colleges, spread across roughly 364 campuses in all nine provinces. Every one of them is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), and every one accepts NSFAS funding for students who qualify (household income of R350,000 or less per year). … Read more
College of Cape Town (CCT) is one of South Africa’s oldest and largest public Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions, founded in 1900 and now operating nine campuses across the Western Cape Province. With over 11,000 students, the college is registered and accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). This article … Read more
Students planning to study at a TVET college in 2027 need accurate information on when NSFAS opens and closes its applications. This article explains the expected NSFAS TVET application dates for the 2027 academic year, how the TVET application process differs from the university process, what documents to prepare, and how to avoid the mistakes … Read more
Majuba TVET College is one of the largest public Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions in KwaZulu-Natal, headquartered in Newcastle and serving the Amajuba and Umzinyathi Districts through eight campuses spread across Newcastle, Madadeni, and Dundee. The college operates under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and specialises in priority skills development … Read more
Many South African students who want to study at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college assume that NSFAS funding works exactly the same way as it does at university. It doesn’t. TVET funding has its own set of rules, its own allowance structure, and its own application windows that run separately from … Read more
If you failed matric in 2025 or in any previous year, you cannot receive NSFAS funding to enter a public university straight away, because a matric pass is one of the fixed academic requirements for first-time university funding. However, failing matric does not permanently shut the door on NSFAS. Depending on the type of “fail” … Read more
Choosing a TVET course is not only about interest; it is also about whether that qualification leads to real employment once study is complete. This article sets out which NSFAS-funded TVET courses connect most directly to jobs in South Africa’s current labour market, why these particular fields stand out, and how to think through the … Read more
Students who live at home while attending a public TVET college often assume they miss out on NSFAS support altogether because they are not paying for accommodation. This is not accurate. NSFAS does provide funding to TVET students living at home, though the type and structure of that support differs meaningfully from what a student … Read more
Students living with a disability who want to study at a TVET college have access to additional support through NSFAS, beyond what is available to the general applicant pool. This support includes a higher household income threshold, additional allowances for assistive devices and human support, and an extended funding period. This article explains exactly how … Read more
Picture yourself walking through the gates of Lagos State University College of Medicine, white coat ready, dream of saving lives within reach. That picture starts with one crucial piece of knowledge: the medical courses in LASU and their cut off mark. Whether you crave a career as a doctor, dentist, nurse, or pharmacist, knowing exactly … Read more
Choosing between a private university and a federal or state institution is one of the biggest decisions a Nigerian student makes — and two numbers drive it: how much the school costs, and the JAMB cut-off mark you need to get in. This guide to the top 30 private universities in Nigeria and their fees … Read more
Planning to study at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti? Then you need two pieces of information before anything else — what courses the university actually offers, and the score required to get in. This guide gives you the complete list of courses offered in FUOYE and their cut-off mark, organised faculty by faculty, so you can make … Read more
Thinking of advancing your career with a Master’s, PhD, or Postgraduate Diploma from one of Nigeria’s most prestigious universities? Then you need a clear, honest breakdown of the list of postgraduate courses in Ahmadu Bello University and their fees. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria stands among the largest and most respected institutions in West Africa, … Read more
Kaduna State holds the largest network of nursing and midwifery schools in all of Northern Nigeria, which makes it a magnet for students who dream of wearing the white uniform. If you are planning your healthcare career, you first need clear, honest facts before you apply. This guide unpacks the Top 10 best school of … Read more