Emeris is the evolution of four respected educational brands — IIE Varsity College, IIE-Vega School, IIE MSA and IIE School of Hospitality and Service Management — combining their strengths to form a high-end tertiary brand in South Africa. This unification brings together decades of academic excellence, innovation, and industry relevance to create a bold new chapter in higher education. At Emeris, heritage meets vision to shape future-ready graduates.
To be globally recognised as a private South African university that produces transformative ideas and the country’s most employable graduates.
Graduate students confident about their futures and fully equipped to thrive in the world of work. Implement progressive teaching, learning and individualised support focused on the development of the whole person. Collaborate with industry, society and government in driving meaningful change across social, environmental and economic fronts. Continuously invest in vibrant, tech-enhanced, university experiences across all campuses.
Person-centricity
We develop the whole human on their pathway to success.
Collaboration
We do our best work when we engage and work together.
Diverse thinking
We embrace different perspectives and have bold conversation - that is how breakthroughs emerge.
Real impact
We make thoughtful decisions that contribute meaningfully to our campuses, communities, our country and the world.
At Emeris, the IIE qualifications are designed to meet both national and international standards, empowering graduates to thrive locally and globally. With a strong academic foundation, industry relevance, and recognised accreditation, Emeris graduates are equipped to pursue further studies or career opportunities anywhere in the world.
Our lecturers are highly qualified, many active in their professions. Their experience keeps teaching grounded in real practice. Students build critical thinking and problem-solving through active learning. Smaller classes mean more personalised learning experiences. Emeris also runs one of South Africa's fastest-growing research programmes. This research keeps our teaching current and evidence-based.
Every student is known by their lecturers and coaching keeps you on track. Wellbeing support runs throughout your journey, with personalised guidance shaping a path that's suited to you. This support is built into how we teach, every day.
Emeris invests in state-of-the-art campuses. Every campus sits in a prime location across South Africa and safety and security are maintained to industry-leading standards. Campus life includes sport, culture and student community. These aren't add-ons, they're part of the standard. A good environment supports good learning and that's why we invest in both.
Emeris graduates go on to strong employment outcomes. Our module and degree completion rates are among the best in the country. Career pathway programmes prepare students before they graduate and they leave equipped for a fast-changing world.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, address the world’s most critical challenges including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. Whilst some of these goals may appear to be idealistic, they are all interconnected, and it is the combined focus and commitment of many entities and individuals that contribute practically to the achievement of a more equitable and sustainable world.
Join a community where excellence meets opportunity. Whether you're ready to apply or simply want to learn more, we're here to help.
Emeris is a vibrant place to grow your career, committed to excellence in education and training that supports personal and professional development.
An educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education
Formed by the strategic evolution of The IIE's Varsity College, IIE MSA, Vega and
the School of Hospitality and Service Management, uniting under the Emeris name.
Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07. View certificate here.
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