South Africa, Nelspruit - Unigrad College

Why choose Unigrad College?

Well how do you spot a Unigrad graduate? They’re the career-focussed boffins with the latest hands-on knowledge and experience, clearly a cut above the rest. They’re focused achievers who know where they’re going and how to get there.

The Unigrad team’s combined experience in education amounts to more than 150 years, with many of us having worked together since 1996. We have developed a reputation for uncompromising standards in education and we align ourselves only with institutes of good repute. Courses are delivered by lecturers who are appointed for their qualifications, experience and commitment to excellence, thereby ensuring you the best level of training available.

Unigrad offers a great campus experience. We are situated in the business district of Nelspruit and are within walking distance of various restaurants, banks, medical facilities, shops and residential areas. Our campus facilities comprise comfortable air conditioned lecture rooms and computer studios, free internet access for students to complete projects, a dedicated workshop for technical courses, a fully equipped art and drawing room for the media courses and a fully equipped sound studio. We also believe that personal attention equips the student with the best possible means for success and, one way of ensuring this, is to limit our class size to an average of 20 students. Our outdoor area and tuck shop, which has a big screen TV, provide students with the space in which to relax and enjoy student life during breaks. Dedicated parking areas are available.

Award Winner
We have proven ourselves time and time again. Unigrad has received the award, No.1 Tertiary Institution in Mbombela (Nelspruit) for six consecutive years running.

Student Support
Time spent at Unigrad is intended to add to personal growth and development. Students are offered a network of support services to facilitate their academic performance.

Student Social Events
Student events such as the annual Mr & Ms Unigrad, Pool and Football competitions, a multi-media expos, potjiekos competitions, adventure days, fundraising, student camps and many, many more, form part of the great student life at Unigrad.

Experiential Learning and Prac’s
Many of the courses involve practicals whereby students are exposed to the industry in the field of their studies. Fieldtrips and industry visits also form part of the learning experience at Unigrad. We aim to give students the necessary theoretical knowledge and also to provide them with the practical know how to do the job. Unigrad keeps courses relevant to market needs and, because of this, our students are extremely marketable.

Career Guidance
Unigrad offers free career guidance including a free Career Profile Assessment. Current students have ongoing access to career guidance from career and study experts.

Unigrad College is approved to offer the following CTH programme(s):

• Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism
• Level 4 Diploma in Tourism Management