Which universities offer accounting in South Africa?

Many universities offer a SAICA-accredited BCom Accounting, like UCT, Wits, UP, Stellenbosch, UJ, NWU, and UNISA. The ones we found are listed above.

Which university is best for Chartered Accountancy?

There is no single best one. What matters is that the degree is SAICA-accredited, and getting a good training contract later. Choose by your marks, your money, and where you live.

Can I study accounting through UNISA?

Yes. UNISA offers accounting by distance, including SAICA-accredited routes. This suits people who work while they study.

Can I study accounting at a TVET college?

Yes, for the bookkeeping and accounting-technician side (N-courses and NCV Finance). To become a CA, you need a university degree.

How many years is the CA(SA) route?

About seven years: a three-year degree, a one-year CTA, and a three-year training contract, plus the board exams.

Where to study accounting in South Africa: universities and colleges

Where can you study accounting at university?

You can study accounting at 20 public universities in South Africa. Each one asks for a different mark to get in, and a few use their own points system instead of APS. Tap a university to open its page, or work out your APS to see which ones you can get into.

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Accounting at a college (no degree needed)

You can study accounting at a college, not only a university. Public TVET colleges offer accounting and finance courses (NCV Finance and N-courses). Private colleges offer ICB bookkeeping and accounting qualifications, which you can even start without matric. These lead to bookkeeper and accounting-technician jobs, and you can study up from there. To become a Chartered Accountant (CA), you need a university degree.

National

All 50 public TVET colleges, by province

Find a college near you, and check it offers accounting or finance.

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National

DHET official TVET college list

The government's own official list.

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Private colleges

Private colleges also offer the bookkeeping or accounting qualification. They charge fees, so always check the college is properly registered and its course is accredited before you pay.

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