
A Complete List of Nursing Colleges in South Africa
This is a complete list of colleges and universities accredited to offer nursing education in South Africa 2020.
Nursing plays the most important role in the health sector of our country. So, nurses must undergo necessary training before practicing at a hospital or clinic.

Before you enroll at a college or university, kindly verify if the institution is accredited by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Avoid illegal nursing colleges that claim to offer education and training.
Check out these full lists of nursing institutions in South Africa categorized by country.
Universities
These are universities accredited to offer new nursing education programmes.
Name | Provice | Contact |
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Tshwane University of Technology | Gauteng | 012 382 5197/5282 |
University of Pretoria | Gauteng | 012 356 3179 |
University of Johannesburg | Gauteng | 011 559 6995 |
University of Stellenbosch | Western Cape | 021 938 9533 |
Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Western Cape | 021 953 8426/ 6921 |
University of Western Cape | Western Cape | 021 959 3445/ 2271 |
Nelson Mandela University | Eastern Cape | 041 504 2960/2112 |
University of Free State | Free State | 051 401 2246 |
North West University | North West | |
Potchefstroom Campus | North West | 018 299 1717 |
Mafikeng Campus | North West | 018 398 2364 |
Colleges
These are public colleges accredited to offer new nursing education programmes.
Name | Provice | Contact |
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Free State School of Nursing | Free State | 051 403 9873/9831 |
Northern Campus | Free State | 057 396 3710 |
Eastern Campus | Free State | 058 718 3261 |
Southern Campus | Free State | 051 403 9873/9831 |
Gauteng College of Nursing | Gauteng | 011 644 8900 |
Ann Latsky Campus | Gauteng | 011 644 8900/24 |
Bonalesedi Campus | Gauteng | 011 696 8301/00 |
Chris Hani Baragwanath Campus | Gauteng | 011 983 3000 |
SG Lourens Campus | Gauteng | 012 319 5600 |
South African Military Health Service Nursing College | Gauteng | 012 674 6267 |
Giyani Campus | Limpopo | 015 812 0123 |
Sekhukhune Campus | Limpopo | 015 964 1516 |
Sovenga Campus | Limpopo | 015 2671 114 |
Thohoyandou Campus | Limpopo | 015 964 1516 |
Waterberg Campus | Limpopo | 015 483 8910 |
KwaZulu – Natal College of Nursing | KwaZulu Natal | 086 773 5125 |
Addington Campus | KwaZulu Natal | 031 327 2999 |
Benedictine Campus | KwaZulu Natal | 035 831 7107 |
Charles Johnson Memorial Campus | KwaZulu Natal | 034 271 6528 |
Edendale Campus | KwaZulu Natal | 033 392 7566 |
Grey's Campus | KwaZulu Natal | 033 897 3508 |
Madadeni Campus | KwaZulu Natal | 034 314 4617 |
Ngwelezane Campus | KwaZulu Natal | 035 794 2570 |
Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Campus | KwaZulu Natal | 031 907 8314 |
Port Shepstone Campus | KwaZulu Natal | 039 315 5324 |
R K Khan Campus | KwaZulu Natal | 031 459 6069 |
Mpumalanga College of Nursing | Mpumalanga | 0137961352 |
Rob Ferreira Nursing Campus | Mpumalanga | 013 741 6351 |
North West Nursing College | North West | 018 391 4284 |
Mafikeng Campus | North West | 018 391 4284 |
Klerksdorp Campus | North West | 018 406 8600/8613 |
Western Cape College of Nursing | Western Cape | |
Boland Overberg Campus | Western Cape | 023 347 0732 |
Metro West Campus | Western Cape | 021 684 1211 |
Southern Cape Karoo Campus | Western Cape | 044 803 1771 |
Requirements for a nursing course in South Africa
There are various types of qualifications for nursing, each with different acceptance criteria.
Bachelor of Nursing
Rquirements:
- National Senior Certificate
- NQF LEVEL: Eight (08)
Major Subjects:
- Mathematics
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Life Orientation
- First additional or home language
Term:
- Four (4) years
Diploma in Nursing
Rquirements:
- National Senior Certificate
- NQF LEVEL: Six (06)
Major Subjects:
- Mathematics
- Life Sciences
- Life Orientation
- First additional or home language
Term:
- Three (3) years