Varsity College (South Africa)

Varsity College

Motto	Take life to the next level
Type	Private
Established	1991
Administrative staff	Louise Wiseman (Managing Director)
Students	16,900
Location	South Africa
Campus	1 urban and 7 suburban campuses
Colours	Medium Blue, Light Green, and White
Website	www.varsitycollege.co.za

Varsity College is a private tertiary education institution located in South Africa.

Founded in 1991, Varsity College forms part of the group of tertiary institutions operated by The Independent Institute of Education, South Africa's largest and most accredited tertiary education institution. The IIE is a wholly owned subsidiary of South African investment holding company ADvTECH Group Limited, and is responsible for developing, assessing, certifying, and overseeing the delivery of curricula at Varsity College's eight campuses. Varsity College's language of instruction is English.

Varsity College offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate tertiary qualifications, falling within a variety of The IIE's faculties, as well as a number of workshops and short courses. Emphasis is placed on creating an academic environment consisting of small lecture groups, interactive lectures, the use of modern technology in the educational space, and lecturers who are actively engaged in their respective professional fields, so as to bring industry experience into the learning environment. Modes of delivery include full-time, part-time, and distance education.

Tuition for a number of courses from other institutions, such as Unisa and UFS, is available on Varsity College campuses.

Varsity College has 8 campuses across South Africa, located in; Cape Town, Durban (North and West), Pretoria, Johannesburg (Midrand and Sandton), Pietermaritzburg, and Port Elizabeth.

Varsity College is the largest of the IIE tertiary institutions within the ADvTECH Group, with its National Office located in Durban North.