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51 Best Diploma Programs in South Africa

51 Diploma courses are taught at 4 universities in South Africa — most run 2 years. The list starts with courses at University of Pretoria, Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science and Central University of Technology.

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UM Univerisity of Mpumalanga logo
#26 in South Africa South Africa

Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture

Univerisity of Mpumalanga — The Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture at the University of Mpumalanga is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in various fields of ag...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Agriculture & Environment
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51Diploma
UM Univerisity of Mpumalanga logo
#26 in South Africa South Africa

Postgraduate Diploma in Nature Conservation

Univerisity of Mpumalanga — The Postgraduate Diploma in Nature Conservation at the University of Mpumalanga offers students a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices necessary fo...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Agriculture & Environment
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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Pretoria at #362 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Pretoria is cited most (3,266,028 citations).

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Agriculture & Environment (10), Business & Management (10), Engineering (9) and Computer Science & IT (8). The usual length is 2 years. 96% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science offers the widest choice, with 24 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Diploma in South Africa?

University of Pretoria (QS World #362), Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science (#23 in South Africa) and Central University of Technology (#24 in South Africa) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Diploma course take in South Africa?

Most listed courses run 2 years.

When do Diploma courses start in South Africa?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Diploma online with a university in South Africa?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Diploma courses in South Africa?

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science, with 24, ahead of Univerisity of Mpumalanga (14).

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