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Study Arts & Design in South Africa 🇿🇦

South Africa offers 56 Arts & Design programs across 22 universities. Tuition ranges from $36k–$36k/yr, making it a competitive option for international students.

56 Programs
22 Universities
$36k–$36k/yr Tuition
11% Scholarships

Why South Africa for Arts & Design?

Living Cost

$6,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (43) Certificate (6) Master (5) PhD (1) Diploma (1)

Top Universities for Arts & Design in South Africa

University of Cape Town

Cape Town · National rank #1 · QS #150

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Humanities · Bachelor Master of Fine Arts (MFA) · Master
AAA School of Advertising

Johannesburg · National rank #1

Diploma in Visual Communication · Diploma Higher Certificate in Visual Communication · Certificate
Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch · National rank #2 · QS #302

BA in Humanities · Bachelor Bachelor of Music (BMus) · Bachelor BA in Music · Bachelor
University of the Witwatersrand

Johannesburg · National rank #2 · QS #291

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies · Bachelor
University of Pretoria

Pretoria · National rank #3 · QS #362

Bachelor of Music · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies · Bachelor
University of KwaZulu-Natal

Durban · National rank #4 · QS #558

Bachelor of Music · Bachelor
Walter Sisulu University

Mthatha · National rank #5

Bachelor of Arts · Bachelor
University of the Free State

Bloemfontein · National rank #8 · QS #1001

Music · Bachelor Fine Arts · Bachelor
Nelson Mandela University

Port Elizabeth · National rank #9

Bachelor of Arts in Media, Communication and Culture · Bachelor
Greenside Design Center

Johannesburg · National rank #9

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Graphic Design · Bachelor Higher Certificate in Design: Graphic Design NQF5 · Certificate Higher Certificate in Design: Fashion Design, NQF 5 · Certificate
Eduvos

Johannesburg · National rank #9

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts: Media Studies · Bachelor Pre-degree Foundation Programme: Graphic Design · Certificate Bachelor of Arts Honours in Graphic Design · Master
Rhodes University

Grahamstown · National rank #11 · QS #1001

Bachelor of Music · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Drama · Bachelor
Tshwane University of Technology

Pretoria · National rank #12

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and Technology · Bachelor Master of Technology in Fine Art · Master
Durban University of Technology

Durban · National rank #14

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Fashion Design · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design · Bachelor Bachelor of Applied Arts in Graphic Design · Bachelor
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Town · National rank #15

Bachelor of Design in Fashion · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design · Bachelor Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Design · Bachelor
University of Zululand

KwaDlangezwa · National rank #15 · QS #1000

Fine Arts · Bachelor Drama · Bachelor Music · Bachelor Humanities · Bachelor
University of Limpopo

Polokwane · National rank #16

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies · Bachelor
University of Venda

Thohoyandou · National rank #19

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies · Bachelor
Sol Plaatje University

Kimberley · National rank #25

Bachelor of Arts in Heritage Studies · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in History · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts Honours in Heritage Studies · Master Master of Arts in Heritage Studies · Master Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities · PhD
Vega School

Johannesburg · National rank #35

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design · Bachelor Higher Certificate in Design · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design · Bachelor

All Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art

University of Cape Town

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

University of Cape Town

Bachelor

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

University of Cape Town

Master

Bachelor of Music

University of Pretoria

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies

University of Pretoria

Bachelor

BA in Humanities

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Music (BMus)

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor

BA in Music

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Fashion Design

Durban University of Technology

Bachelor

Music

University of the Free State

Bachelor

Fine Arts

University of the Free State

Bachelor

Bachelor of Music

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies

University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor

Bachelor of Design in Fashion

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bachelor

Bachelor of Music

Rhodes University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art

Rhodes University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Drama

Rhodes University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bachelor

Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Media, Communication and Culture

Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design

Durban University of Technology

Bachelor

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Graphic Design

Durban University of Technology

Bachelor

Fine Arts

University of Zululand

Bachelor Aid

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies

University of Limpopo

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies

University of Venda

Bachelor

Drama

University of Zululand

Bachelor Aid

Music

University of Zululand

Bachelor Aid

Humanities

University of Zululand

Bachelor Aid

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and Technology

Tshwane University of Technology

Bachelor

Master of Technology in Fine Art

Tshwane University of Technology

Master

IIE Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Bachelor

IIE Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design

Greenside Design Center

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Graphic Design

Greenside Design Center

Bachelor

Higher Certificate in Design: Graphic Design NQF5

Greenside Design Center

Certificate

Higher Certificate in Design: Fashion Design, NQF 5

Greenside Design Center

Certificate

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Eduvos

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Heritage Studies

Sol Plaatje University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in History

Sol Plaatje University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Heritage Studies

Sol Plaatje University

Master

Master of Arts in Heritage Studies

Sol Plaatje University

Master

Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities

Sol Plaatje University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design

Vega School

Bachelor

Higher Certificate in Design

Vega School

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Vega School

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts: Media Studies

Eduvos

Bachelor

Pre-degree Foundation Programme: Graphic Design

Eduvos

Certificate

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Graphic Design

Eduvos

Master

Bachelor of Arts

Walter Sisulu University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Graphic Design

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Certificate

Bachelor of Arts (General)

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts: Media Studies

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor

Graphic Design Pre-degree

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Certificate

Diploma in Visual Communication

AAA School of Advertising

Diploma Aid

Higher Certificate in Visual Communication

AAA School of Advertising

Certificate Aid

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Arts & Design in South Africa?
Tuition for Arts & Design programs in South Africa ranges from $36k–$36k/yr. 11% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $6k.
What are the English language requirements for Arts & Design in South Africa?
English-taught Arts & Design programs in South Africa typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Arts & Design programs are in South Africa?
Abroadly lists 56 Arts & Design programs at 22 universities across South Africa. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Is South Africa a good country for Arts & Design students?
South Africa is a strong choice for Arts & Design with 22 universities offering these programs. The primary language is English.
What degree levels are available for Arts & Design in South Africa?
In South Africa, Arts & Design programs are offered at: Bachelor (43 programs), Master (5 programs), Certificate (6 programs), PhD (1 programs), Diploma (1 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.