Courses required to become a Database Administrator in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Database Administrator in South Africa, offered at Durban University of Technology, Nelson Mandela University and North-West University, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 28 courses across 19 South African institutions (17 public universities and 2 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Database Administrator: 24 Bachelor's Degrees and 4 Diplomas. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Information & Communication Technology course category.

Where to study to become a Database Administrator in South Africa

The 17 public universities and 2 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Database Administrator. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Database Administrators (17)

26 courses across 17 universities lead toward a career as a Database Administrator, including the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology and Bachelor of Science (Information Systems). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Database Administrators (2)

2 courses across 2 private colleges lead toward a career as a Database Administrator, including the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Database Administrator

28 courses

Universities (26)

University of KwaZulu-Natal logoAPS 48-30
University of Mpumalanga logo

Bachelor of ICT

UMP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 Year
Minimum Admission Point Sco…
University of Pretoria logo

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 30+
University of South Africa logo

Bachelor of Science in Informatics

UNISA · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum, studied part-time via distance learning (longer if you spread it out)
APS 20+
University of the Free State logo

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems

UFS · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
AP 33
University of the Western Cape logo30 UWC Points
University of the Witwatersrand logoAPS 44 + (waitlist consider…

Private Colleges (2)

Regenesys Business School logoSee requirements