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A NEW NAME
BMT College is now SANTS Business School
A new name, with the same commitment to helping working professionals
realise their full potential and take the next steps in their careers.
A New Chapter
Evolving to serve you better
In June 2026, BMT College joined the SANTS Education Group, with the vision to build South Africa’s leading distance higher education group. In line with this goal, we have evolved into SANTS Business School: a new name, with the same commitment to helping working professionals realise their full potential and take the next steps in their careers.
We remain a registered private higher education institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (Registration No. 2011/HE07/002), and all our qualifications are accredited by the Council on Higher Education and registered with SAQA.
If you’re a current student, your enrolment and credits are unaffected. Qualifications awarded under the BMT College name remain fully valid.
Please note: our banking details have not changed, and we will never ask you to pay into a new account by email.
Registered with the DHET
Registration No. 2011/HE07/002
Accredited by the CHE
All qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education
Registered with SAQA
Every qualification keeps its SAQA Qualification ID
FAQ about our name change
The answers below explain what our name change means for current students, alumni, employers, and anyone considering studying with us.
Accreditation and registration
Is SANTS Business School registered with the DHET?
Yes. Our registration with the Department of Higher Education and Training continues under the new name.
Are the programmes still accredited?
Yes. Programme accreditation is not affected by the name change. Every programme keeps its existing Council on Higher Education (CHE) accreditation number.
Do the SAQA Qualification IDs change?
No. Each qualification keeps the same South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Qualification ID it has always had.
Certificates and qualifications
Is my BMT College certificate still valid?
Yes. Certificates issued under the name BMT College remain fully valid. You do not need to replace or reissue them.
How will employers and other institutions verify my qualification?
A qualification is verified through its CHE accreditation number and its SAQA Qualification ID, not through the name of the institution. Because both stay the same, a BMT College qualification verifies in exactly the same way as before.
Under which name will new certificates be issued?
All qualifications issued after the name change will carry the name SANTS Business School.
I completed my studies before the name change. Will my certificate say SANTS Business School?
No. Your certificate keeps the name BMT College, and it remains valid. The CHE accreditation number and SAQA Qualification ID on it are unchanged.
For current and prospective students
I am currently enrolled. Does anything change for my studies?
No. Your programme, modules, lecturers, student support and progress all continue as normal. You do not need to re-register or take any action because of the name change.
Will my student number or login details change?
No. Your student number stays the same, and you will continue to log in to the Virtual Campus with your existing login details.
Can I still apply for a programme?
Yes. Applications and registrations continue as normal under the name SANTS Business School, through our new website.
Will I still be able to reach my usual contacts?
Yes. You will deal with the same people. Only their email addresses change to the new SANTS Business School format.
What happens to the old website and email addresses?
The old BMT College website will automatically redirect you to our new website at www.santsbusiness.ac.za. Emails sent to BMT College email addresses will be forwarded to the new staff email addresses, so your messages will still reach us.
Protecting yourself from fraud
Have the banking details changed?
No. Our banking details have not changed. We will never ask you to pay into a new account by email.
Scammers often take advantage of name changes by sending fake emails with “updated banking details”. If you receive any message asking you to pay into a different account, do not make the payment.
What should I do if I receive a suspicious payment request?
Do not reply to the message or use any contact details it contains. Call us on +27 10 010 0936 to check whether the request is genuine before you pay anything.
A proud history
A new name, a long history of opening doors
1992
BMT College is Founded
BMT College is established as a distance education provider. Its purpose is to help people develop practical management skills while building careers in business and human resources.
2020
Industry Recognition
BMT College receives the South African Board for People Practices’ Top Distance Education Provider award for six consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to effective distance learning.
2026
Rebrand to SANTS Business School
BMT College joins the SANTS Education Group, alongside teacher education specialist, SANTS Private Higher Education. Both institutions continue to grow their portfolio of accredited qualifications, and their reputation as accessible, high-quality, distance education providers.
YOUR DREAMS WITHIN REACH
Ready to take your next step?
Apply online, or speak to our admissions team about entry requirements, fees and the application process.
Next intake closes on 28 February 2027.
SANTS Business School
Formerly BMT College.
Business Management Training College (Pty) Ltd (BMT College) is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration No. 2011/HE07/002.