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Are Private Colleges in South Africa Worth It? Experts Challenge Outdated Perceptions

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For many South Africans, public universities have long been viewed as the gold standard for higher education, while private institutions have often been seen as a second choice. However, education experts believe these perceptions no longer reflect today’s higher education landscape.

According to Dr Andre Abrahams, Executive Dean: Academic at Emeris, the belief that public universities automatically offer greater credibility is based more on history than evidence.

“Prestige has traditionally been shaped by visibility and legacy rather than how graduates perform in today’s labour market,” he says.

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