# Emeris > Emeris is a South African private higher education brand of The Independent Institute of Education (IIE), formed by the strategic evolution and unification of The IIE's Varsity College, IIE MSA, Vega School and the School of Hospitality and Service Management. It offers IIE-accredited undergraduate, postgraduate, and short course qualifications built around an Active Learning philosophy, delivered across 12 campuses nationwide and online. ## About - [About Emeris](https://www.emeris.ac.za/about): The Emeris story, philosophy, and the unification of Varsity College, IIE MSA and Vega School under one name. - [Accreditation](https://www.emeris.ac.za/accreditation): Registration and accreditation details as a private higher education institution under the IIE. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.emeris.ac.za/about/faq): Answers to common questions about studying at Emeris. - [Associations, Endorsements and Partnerships](https://www.emeris.ac.za/about/associations-endorsements-and-partnerships): Professional bodies and industry partners associated with Emeris qualifications. ## Study - [Browse all programmes](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study/all-programmes): Full searchable catalogue of every Emeris programme. - [Undergraduate programmes](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study/undergraduate): Bachelor degrees, advanced diplomas and higher certificates. - [IIE Higher Certificates](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study/undergraduate/higher-certificates): Entry-level NQF Level 5 higher certificate qualifications. - [IIE Bachelor Degrees](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study/undergraduate/degrees): Undergraduate degree programmes across all faculties. - [IIE Advanced Diplomas](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study/undergraduate/diplomas): Advanced diploma qualifications. - [Postgraduate programmes](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study/postgraduate): Doctorates, masters, honours, postgraduate diplomas and certificates. - [IIE Postgraduate Diplomas / Certificates](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study/postgraduate/diplomas): Postgraduate diploma and certificate qualifications. - [IIE Honours Degrees](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study/postgraduate/honours): Honours degree programmes. - [IIE Master Degrees](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study/postgraduate/masters): Master's degree programmes. - [IIE Doctorate Degrees](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study/postgraduate/doctorates): Doctoral and PhD programmes. - [IIE Short Courses](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study/short-courses): Specialist, industry-relevant short courses. - [Study areas](https://www.emeris.ac.za/study-areas): Overview of fields of study explained by discipline. - [Research at Emeris](https://www.emeris.ac.za/research): Research focus, outputs and opportunities. ## Faculties & Schools - [IIE Faculty of Commerce](https://www.emeris.ac.za/faculty/commerce): Commerce, business and management programmes. - [School of Finance & Accounting](https://www.emeris.ac.za/faculty/commerce/school-of-accounting): Finance and accounting qualifications within the Faculty of Commerce. - [IIE Faculty of Humanities](https://www.emeris.ac.za/faculty/humanities): Humanities and social science programmes. - [IIE Faculty of Law](https://www.emeris.ac.za/faculty/law): Law programmes including the IIE LLB. - [IIE Faculty of Education](https://www.emeris.ac.za/faculty/education): Teacher training and education qualifications. - [School of Computer Science](https://www.emeris.ac.za/faculty/science-and-technology/school-of-computer-science): Computer science and IT programmes within Science & Technology. - [School of Engineering, Science & Health](https://www.emeris.ac.za/faculty/science-and-technology/school-of-engineering-science-health): Engineering, science and health programmes. - [Vega School](https://www.emeris.ac.za/faculty/vega-school): Brand, design, communication and creative programmes. ## Admissions - [Admissions - How to apply](https://www.emeris.ac.za/admissions): Step-by-step guide to applying to Emeris. - [Fees & Finance](https://www.emeris.ac.za/admissions/fees-and-finance): 2026 fees, payment options and finance information. - [Scholarships at Emeris](https://www.emeris.ac.za/admissions/fees-and-finance/scholarships): Scholarship opportunities for high-achieving students. - [Bursaries and Awards](https://www.emeris.ac.za/admissions/fees-and-finance/bursaries-and-awards): Bursary and award programmes. - [Enquire](https://www.emeris.ac.za/enquiry): Submit an enquiry about programmes and study options. - [Book a Student Appointment](https://www.emeris.ac.za/student-appointment-request): Arrange a consultation for first-time students. ## Campuses - [All campuses](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses): Directory of all 12 Emeris campuses across South Africa. - [Cape Town City](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/cape-town-city): Western Cape campus. - [Cape Town Newlands](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/cape-town-newlands): Western Cape campus. - [Nelson Mandela Bay](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/nelson-mandela-bay): Eastern Cape campus. - [Durban North](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/durban-north): KwaZulu-Natal campus. - [Durban Umhlanga](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/durban-umhlanga): KwaZulu-Natal campus. - [Durban Westville](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/durban-westville): KwaZulu-Natal campus. - [Pietermaritzburg](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/pietermaritzburg): KwaZulu-Natal campus. - [Pretoria](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/pretoria): Gauteng campus. - [Ruimsig Johannesburg](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/ruimsig-johannesburg): Gauteng campus. - [Sandton Johannesburg](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/sandton-johannesburg): Gauteng campus. - [Waterfall Johannesburg](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/waterfall-johannesburg): Gauteng campus. - [Rosebank Johannesburg](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/rosebank-johannesburg): Gauteng campus. - [Emeris Online](https://www.emeris.ac.za/campuses/online): Distance and online learning. ## Student Life - [Life at Emeris](https://www.emeris.ac.za/life-at-emeris): Campus life, clubs, societies and the student experience. - [Career Services](https://www.emeris.ac.za/life-at-emeris/career-services): Graduate employability and career support. - [Information Centre](https://www.emeris.ac.za/life-at-emeris/information-centre): Library and information resources. - [Alumni](https://www.emeris.ac.za/alumni): Alumni community, stories and ongoing support. - [Careers at Emeris](https://emeris.simplify.hr/): Job and staff vacancies at Emeris. ## News & Resources - [News & Articles](https://www.emeris.ac.za/blogs): Latest news, articles and events from across Emeris. ## Current Students - [MyEmeris Student Intranet](https://my.emeris.ac.za/): Student intranet and online learning portal. - [Emeris Assist](https://www.emeris.ac.za/assist): Student support and assistance. - [Student Portal](https://student.emeris.ac.za/student-portal/#/login): Student self-service login. ## Legal - [PAIA](https://www.advtech.co.za/paia): Promotion of Access to Information Act manual. - [Privacy Notice](https://www.advtech.co.za/privacy-notice): Privacy and data protection notice. - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.iie.ac.za/iie-terms-and-conditions): IIE terms and conditions.