Founded in 2010, Southern African Nazarene University is a higher-education institution located in the small city of Manzini (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Siteki. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Eswatini, Southern African Nazarene University (SANU) is a coeducational Swazi higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Southern African Nazarene University (SANU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. SANU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1976, University of Eswatini is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Matsapha (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Manzini. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Luyengo, Mbabane. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Eswatini, University of Eswatini (UNESWA) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Swazi higher education institution. University of Eswatini (UNESWA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 44 years old Swazi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNESWA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.