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Study Law in South Africa 🇿🇦

South Africa offers 31 Law programs across 18 universities.

31 Programs
18 Universities
3% Scholarships

Why South Africa for Law?

Living Cost

$6,000/yr

Full guide to studying in South Africa →

By Degree Level

Bachelor (18) PhD (7) Master (5) Diploma (1)

Top Universities for Law in South Africa

University of Cape Town

Cape Town · National rank #1 · QS #150

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) · Bachelor Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights Law · Master
Wits Business School

Johannesburg · National rank #1 · QS #151

Master of Management in the field of Public Policy · Master
Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch · National rank #2 · QS #302

PhD in Law · PhD
University of the Witwatersrand

Johannesburg · National rank #2 · QS #291

Doctor of Philosophy in Law · PhD
University of Pretoria

Pretoria · National rank #3 · QS #362

Bachelor of Arts in Law · Bachelor Master of Laws in Environmental Law · Master
University of Johannesburg

Johannesburg · National rank #3 · QS #308

PhD in Law · PhD Bachelor of Laws (LLB) · Bachelor
University of KwaZulu-Natal

Durban · National rank #4 · QS #558

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) · Bachelor PhD in Law · PhD
University of South Africa (UNISA)

Pretoria · National rank #7 · QS #851

Bachelor of Laws · Bachelor
University of the Free State

Bloemfontein · National rank #8 · QS #1001

LLM · Master LLB · Bachelor Bachelor of Commerce (Law) · Bachelor Interdisciplinary Master of Human Rights · Master LLD · PhD
Nelson Mandela University

Port Elizabeth · National rank #9

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) · Bachelor Bachelor of Laws · Bachelor
Eduvos

Johannesburg · National rank #9

Bachelor of Laws · Bachelor
Rhodes University

Grahamstown · National rank #11 · QS #1001

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy in Law · PhD
University of Zululand

KwaDlangezwa · National rank #15 · QS #1000

Law (LLB) · Bachelor
University of Limpopo

Polokwane · National rank #16

Bachelor of Laws · Bachelor
University of Fort Hare

Alice · National rank #17

Bachelor of Laws · Bachelor
University of Venda

Thohoyandou · National rank #19

Bachelor of Laws · Bachelor PhD in Law · PhD
Lyceum College

Johannesburg · National rank #46

Diploma in Metropolitan and Traffic Policing · Diploma
Bachelor of Arts: Law and Politics · Bachelor Bachelor of Commerce in Law · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts: Law and Economics · Bachelor

All Programs

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

University of Cape Town

Bachelor

Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights Law

University of Cape Town

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Law

University of Pretoria

Bachelor

Master of Laws in Environmental Law

University of Pretoria

Master

PhD in Law

Stellenbosch University

PhD

LLM

University of the Free State

Master

LLB

University of the Free State

Bachelor

Bachelor of Commerce (Law)

University of the Free State

Bachelor

Interdisciplinary Master of Human Rights

University of the Free State

Master

LLD

University of the Free State

PhD

Diploma in Metropolitan and Traffic Policing

Lyceum College

Diploma

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor

Doctor of Philosophy in Law

University of the Witwatersrand

PhD

PhD in Law

University of KwaZulu-Natal

PhD

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Rhodes University

Bachelor

Doctor of Philosophy in Law

Rhodes University

PhD

Bachelor of Laws

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Bachelor

PhD in Law

University of Johannesburg

PhD

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor

Master of Management in the field of Public Policy

Wits Business School

Master

Bachelor of Laws

Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Laws

University of Fort Hare

Bachelor

Bachelor of Laws

University of Venda

Bachelor

PhD in Law

University of Venda

PhD

Bachelor of Laws

University of Limpopo

Bachelor

Law (LLB)

University of Zululand

Bachelor Aid

Bachelor of Laws

Eduvos

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts: Law and Politics

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor

Bachelor of Commerce in Law

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts: Law and Economics

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Law in South Africa?
Tuition for Law programs in South Africa varies by university. 3% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $6k.
What are the English language requirements for Law in South Africa?
English-taught Law programs in South Africa typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Law programs are in South Africa?
Abroadly lists 31 Law programs at 18 universities across South Africa. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Is South Africa a good country for Law students?
South Africa is a strong choice for Law with 18 universities offering these programs. The primary language is English.
What degree levels are available for Law in South Africa?
In South Africa, Law programs are offered at: Bachelor (18 programs), Master (5 programs), PhD (7 programs), Diploma (1 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.