Rosebank College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), and its courses are IIE higher certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate qualifications. Requirements depend on the qualification: each one has its own admission document, so check the course you want rather than relying on a single college-wide rule.
Courses are grouped into six faculties: Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Humanities and Social Science, ICT, Law and Education. You can study full-time face to face, online or through blended learning. Part-time study is not offered.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
- Degrees: an NSC with a Bachelor’s pass and at least 30% in English, the language of learning and teaching, in the general degree document. Some degrees ask for more.
- Other qualification types: higher certificates, diplomas and postgraduate qualifications each have their own admission document.
- To apply: a certified copy of your ID and of the account payer’s ID, certified matric results and the non-refundable application fee.
- Funding: the college does not accept NSFAS. It accepts external bursaries and study loans.
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
The IIE’s general degree admission document (2025 edition) sets out the minimum for each school certificate: an NSC Bachelor’s pass with at least 30% in English, an NC(V) Bachelor’s pass with 50%, or a Senior Certificate with endorsement and 33.3%. Read the current version on the IIE degree admission requirements PDF, because the college states that admission criteria vary with the type of qualification.
A qualification you already hold may also qualify you. A cognate higher certificate, a cognate 240-credit diploma, an advanced certificate, or a 360-credit diploma or degree can satisfy degree entry. If the earlier qualification is not in a related field, at least 20% of its credits must be academic literacy or numeracy related.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Admission is by type of pass and minimum marks in named subjects, set per programme. Check the document for your own course. As examples, the IIE Bachelor of Commerce asks for a Bachelor’s pass with 50% in English and either 30% in Mathematics or 50% in Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics, and the Bachelor of Education requires 50% in English.
Examples of courses on the 2026 fee schedule include the Higher Certificate in Business Management, the Diploma in Business Accounting, the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Laws. The college offers courses at campuses in Bloemfontein, Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Nelson Mandela Bay, Mbombela, Polokwane and Pretoria.
Documents and Application Requirements
According to the college’s admissions FAQ, you need:
- A certified copy of your ID
- A certified copy of the ID of the account payer (the person responsible for the fees)
- Certified copies of your matric results
- Proof of payment of the application fee, which is non-refundable
- For international applicants: a SAQA evaluation of your qualification and a valid study visa issued in the name of The IIE
The application fee for South African applicants is R300, or R150 if you apply and pay before 31 December of the year before the academic year. International applicants pay R3,500. There is no registration fee; a 10% deposit is payable once you are approved for admission. To apply, use the Apply button on the Rosebank College website or visit a campus. The steps are on the application and registration page: submit your application with your ID and National Senior Certificate and pay the fee, accept your offer, then log in with the details in your admission letter to choose modules and a payment plan.
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Registrations close at the end of February each academic year, although application dates can vary by mode of study, faculty or qualification. Apply early and confirm the date for your course.
Rosebank College is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution. A qualification must also be accredited by the Council on Higher Education and registered on the NQF by SAQA, so check this for your course before you pay a deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What courses does Rosebank College offer?
Higher certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate qualifications in Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Humanities and Social Science, ICT, Law and Education. The fee schedule lists the full-time programmes and the college’s website lists each qualification.
What are the Rosebank College courses and requirements for degrees?
The general degree minimum is an NSC Bachelor’s pass with at least 30% in English. Some degrees, such as the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Education, set higher English marks and may add subject requirements. Use the admission document for your programme.
Does Rosebank College offer short courses?
The college’s 2026 distance learning fee schedule includes a Short Learning Programme line at R3,300 cash per year (a R330 deposit, or R3,885 on the term payment option). See the distance fee schedule and ask the college which short programmes are available and what they require.
Is there a Rosebank College courses and requirements PDF?
The college publishes a separate admission requirements PDF for each qualification, and The IIE’s official prospectus takes precedence over other programme information. Download the document for the course you want from the Rosebank College website.
Does Rosebank College accept NSFAS?
No. The college does not accept NSFAS and does not offer bursaries of its own. It does accept external bursaries and study loans.
Is Rosebank College accredited?
Rosebank College is an educational brand of The IIE, registered with DHET as a private higher education institution (registration number 2007/HE07/002). Qualifications are accredited by the Council on Higher Education and registered on the NQF by SAQA.
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