Where can you study software development at university?
You can study software development at 22 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.
Coding bootcamps (some are free)
You do not need a degree to become a developer. A coding bootcamp teaches you to code in a few months to about a year, and some are free. You get a job on your skills and the projects you build. Here are well-known South African bootcamps. Always check the latest fees, and read reviews, before you sign up.
WeThinkCode_
Free. A 16-month programme that trains young South Africans as backend developers.
There are more bootcamps (like School of IT, CodeSpace, and ExploreAI). Some are free or give a stipend; others are paid. Check what you get, and read reviews, before you pay.
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