Comprehensive Online Education Services (COES) is a permanent directorate at the University of Pretoria dedicated to delivering fully online learning experiences. We are driven by a commitment to accessibility, ensuring that quality education is available to students across South Africa and beyond. Our UPOnline offering provides flexible, world-class learning opportunities that empower students to further their education at their own pace, no matter where they are. With innovation at our core, COES is shaping the future of online education and making it more accessible to a diverse global community.

COES provides a range of high-quality, fully online programmes, including a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management, and a Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences. These programmes are designed to offer the flexibility that today’s students seek in the ever-evolving educational landscape.