# Midrand Graduate Institute

> South African private institution of higher education

**Wikidata**: [Q6842964](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6842964)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduvos)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/midrand-graduate-institute

## Summary
Midrand Graduate Institute is a South African private institution of higher education founded in 1989. Located in Midrand, South Africa, it operates as a university offering advanced academic programs.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1989 as a private institution of higher education
- Located in Midrand, South Africa at coordinates -26.02058, 28.134055555555555
- Classified as a university (instance_of: university)
- ISNI identifier: 0000000404705657
- ROR identifier: 03q1ded50
- GRID identifier: grid.442341.4
- Currently operates under the name Eduvos
- Social media handles include Twitter: pearsoninstitut, Facebook: PearsonInstitute, Instagram: pearson_institute

## FAQs
### Q: When was Midrand Graduate Institute established?
A: Midrand Graduate Institute was established in 1989 as a private institution of higher education in South Africa.

### Q: What type of institution is Midrand Graduate Institute?
A: Midrand Graduate Institute is classified as a university, serving as a private institution of higher education in South Africa that offers advanced academic programs.

### Q: Where is Midrand Graduate Institute located?
A: The institution is located in Midrand, South Africa, with geographic coordinates at latitude -26.02058 and longitude 28.134055555555555.

### Q: What is the current name of Midrand Graduate Institute?
A: Midrand Graduate Institute now operates under the name Eduvos, though it was historically known by its original name.

## Why It Matters
Midrand Graduate Institute represents a significant component of South Africa's private higher education landscape, established in 1989 to provide alternative educational pathways beyond public institutions. As a private university, it contributes to the diversification of South Africa's educational offerings, potentially serving students who may not qualify for or prefer not to attend public universities. The institution's evolution to operating as Eduvos reflects the dynamic changes within South Africa's higher education sector, including mergers, rebranding, and adaptation to market demands. Its continued operation demonstrates the viability and role of private education in addressing workforce development needs in South Africa.

## Notable For
- One of South Africa's established private higher education institutions with a history dating back to 1989
- Unique operating transition from Midrand Graduate Institute to Eduvos while maintaining its institutional identity
- Comprehensive digital presence with multiple social media platforms and an active website
- International recognition through standard identifiers like ISNI, ROR, and GRID
- Located in Midrand, which serves as an important commercial and educational hub in South Africa

## Body
### Founding and Identity
- Founded in 1989 as a private institution of higher education
- Originally named Midrand Graduate Institute
- Currently operates under the name Eduvos
- Classified as a university in academic categorizations

### Location and Geographic Information
- Located in Midrand, South Africa
- Geographic coordinates: latitude -26.02058, longitude 28.134055555555555
- Part of the Midrand area, which is a commercial hub in South Africa

### Institutional Identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000404705657
- ROR ID: 03q1ded50
- GRID ID: grid.442341.4
- Freebase ID: /m/07_w55
- Ringgold ID: 208672
- Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued): 142215875

### Digital Presence
- Website: http://www.mgi.ac.za
- Twitter: pearsoninstitut (as of December 31, 2020)
- Facebook: PearsonInstitute
- Instagram: pearson_institute
- Quora topic: Midrand-Graduate-Institute

### Classification and Relationships
- Instance of: university
- Country: South Africa
- Located in: Midrand
- Sitelink count: 1 (on Wikipedia)
- Wikipedia title: Eduvos
- Wikipedia language: English
- Wikidata description: South African private institution of higher education

## References

1. GRID Release 2017-01-10
2. [Source](http://www.mgi.ac.za)
3. GRID Release 2016-05-31
4. GRID Release 2016-12-06
5. Quora
6. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
7. Microsoft Academic Knowledge Graph
8. [OpenAlex](https://docs.openalex.org/download-snapshot/snapshot-data-format)