Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) , registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certificate No. 2000 / HE07 / 008. Higher Education Programmes are offered at Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Diploma, Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Honours and Masters level in the Faculties of Information and Communications Technology; Business, Economics and Management Sciences. The institution has a proud track record of 33 years in operation with 140 000 students having completed a range of programmes over this period.

IBTC is a registered course provider offering a combination of distance learning and classroom courses designed to prepare students for their professional examinations. We are a registered course provider offering a combination of distance learning and classroom courses designed to prepare students for their professional examinations. We work closely with a variety of professional institutions to support skills training and education. We believe in providing local students with access to globally recognised qualifications, bringing you closer to your professional goals and success in the workplace. We are in the business of enhancing careers and enriching lives.

The Centre for Materials Engineering carries out research, education and training in the field of Materials Engineering. We are concerned with the physical, chemical, electrical and mechanical properties of ceramic, polymeric, metallic and composite materials.