Our Accreditations
As one of South Africa’s leading accredited business schools, REGENT Business School is registered as a private higher education institution by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), registration certificate number 2000/HE07/012. Our programmes are accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and recorded on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
All REGENT programmes are developed internally by our Programme Design, Development and Review team, in consultation with business experts and leading academics. Content is reviewed annually to reflect changes in South African legislation and global industry trends.
When you study at REGENT, your qualification carries the weight of formal national recognition. That matters, whether you’re entering the job market for the first time, applying for professional membership, or building a career across borders.
Regulatory Information
Council on Higher Education (CHE)
REGENT Business School has been awarded accreditation for its programmes by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE). The CHE is the statutory quality assurance body for higher education in South Africa, and HEQC accreditation confirms that REGENT’s programmes meet the required national academic standards.
Visit the CHE website at www.che.ac.za
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is responsible for recording all qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). REGENT has submitted all of its qualifications to SAQA for recording on the NQF.
NQF registration means your qualification is formally recognised across South Africa, making it straightforward to demonstrate your level of education to employers, professional bodies, and other institutions.
View REGENT’s qualifications on the SAQA website at www.saqa.org.za
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
REGENT Business School is registered as a private higher education institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Our registration certificate number is 2000/HE07/012.
DHET maintains a public register of all registered private higher education institutions in South Africa, which can be accessed at www.dhet.gov.za
Additional Regulatory and Professional Recognition
REGENT is also recognised, registered, or accredited with the following authorities:
- Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA)
- Mauritius Higher Education Commission (HEC)
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Advanced Diploma in Management
- South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
A Strategic Partnership in Supply Chain Management: South African Production and Inventory Control Society (SAPICS)
REGENT Business School is an institutional partner of SAPICS, the leading professional body for supply chain management in Southern Africa.
This partnership is a meaningful industry endorsement for students in REGENT’s supply chain programmes. SAPICS sets the benchmark for operational excellence across the logistics and supply chain sector, and our alignment with their standards means the curriculum reflects what employers in this field actually expect.
For students, this translates directly into real-world relevance. You’re entering the industry with a credential shaped by the people who set its standards.
REGENT Business School International Partnerships
REGENT maintains academic partnerships with institutions across the globe, broadening the international relevance of our qualifications and supporting cross-border collaboration in business education.
These partnerships connect our students and faculty to a wider network of academic expertise, from Kazakhstan and China to India, the United Kingdom, and beyond.
Our current international partners include:
- Almaty Academy of Economics and Statistics, Kazakhstan
- Barnaul University, Russia
- Markfield Institute, United Kingdom
- Namibia Chamber of Commerce, Namibia
- Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE), China
- YK Business School, Mauritius
- Zamcom, Zambia
- Gitam University, India
- Management Teachers Consortium, Global (MTC Global)
FAQs
Accreditations confirm that a qualification meets recognised national and international standards. For students choosing an accredited business school in South Africa, this means your degree or diploma is trusted by employers, professional bodies, and other institutions, locally and internationally.
Yes. REGENT Business School is registered as a private higher education institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Our registration certificate number is 2000/HE07/012
CHE accreditation is awarded by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) and confirms that REGENT’s programmes meet the quality assurance standards set by the Council on Higher Education. It is the national benchmark for higher education programme quality in South Africa.
SAQA recognition means your qualification is formally recorded on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This makes it nationally recognised and comparable across institutions, which matters when you’re applying for jobs, professional memberships, or further study.
SAPICS is the leading professional body for supply chain management in Southern Africa. Our institutional partnership means REGENT’s supply chain curriculum is aligned with the industry’s own standards, so graduates enter the field with skills that are directly relevant to what employers expect.