Complete DHET public-institution register
NSFAS institutions South Africa
NSFAS institutions South Africa includes 26 public universities and 50 public TVET colleges. Find the institution, then check NSFAS and its official financial-aid route without relying on a copied social-media list.
Every institution below is tied to the relevant DHET public-institution register. That confirms where it belongs; it does not confirm that every course is funded or that an individual will receive NSFAS.
Every public university and public TVET college named in DHET's national institution registers. Inclusion confirms the public institution route; it does not promise that every qualification or student is funded.
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Public universities
6Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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See funding steps →Free StateCentral University of Technology, Free State
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See funding steps →KwaZulu-NatalDurban University of Technology
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See funding steps →KwaZulu-NatalMangosuthu University of Technology
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See funding steps →Eastern CapeNelson Mandela University
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See funding steps →North WestNorth-West University
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See funding steps →Public TVET colleges
6Buffalo City TVET College
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See funding steps →Eastern CapeEastcape Midlands TVET College
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See funding steps →Eastern CapeIkhala TVET College
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See funding steps →Eastern CapeIngwe TVET College
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See funding steps →Eastern CapeKing Hintsa TVET College
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See funding steps →Eastern CapeKing Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
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See funding steps →Direct answers
Public-institution funding questions
How many public institutions are in this NSFAS directory?
This directory contains all 26 public universities and all 50 public TVET colleges named in DHET's official national registers.
Does appearing here mean NSFAS will fund me?
No. It confirms that the institution is in the public-institution universe. NSFAS must still assess the student, household finances, registration, academic progression and whether the qualification is funded.
What if my college is not in this directory?
It may be a private institution, a community education and training college, or an unregistered provider. Check the institution with DHET before paying fees or sending personal documents.