Study in South Africa 🇿🇦
47 Universities
1,000 Programs
$3k–$10k/yr Tuition
South Africa is home to 47 universities offering 1,000 programs to international students. Tuition ranges from $3k–$10k/yr. The primary language of instruction is English.
Top Student Cities in South Africa
Alice
1 university
Bellville
1 university
Bloemfontein
2 universities
Cape Town
4 universities
Durban
4 universities
Grahamstown
1 university
Johannesburg
18 universities
Kimberley
1 university
KwaDlangezwa
1 university
Mbombela
1 university
Midrand
1 university
Mthatha
1 university
Polokwane
1 university
Port Elizabeth
1 university
Potchefstroom
1 university
Pretoria
4 universities
Stellenbosch
1 university
Thohoyandou
1 university
Umlazi
1 university
Vanderbijlpark
1 university
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Wits Business School
Johannesburg, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $14k - $28k/yr
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University of Cape Town
Cape Town, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $12k - $25k/yr 
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Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Johannesburg, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Private $15k - $30k/yr 
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UJ Graduate School of Architecture
Johannesburg, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $7k - $14k/yr
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Stellenbosch Business School
Bellville, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $13k - $26k/yr 
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AAA School of Advertising
Johannesburg, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Private $6k - $12k/yr 
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University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $10k - $20k/yr
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Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $9k - $18k/yr 
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Milpark Business School
Johannesburg, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Private $6k - $12k/yr 
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University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $7.5k - $14k/yr
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University of Pretoria
Pretoria, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $8k - $16k/yr
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University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $7k - $15k/yr 
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MANCOSA
Durban, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Private $4.5k - $9k/yr
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Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $3.5k - $7k/yr 
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University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $3k - $6k/yr
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North-West University
Potchefstroom, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $6.5k - $13k/yr
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University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $6k - $12k/yr 
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Greenside Design Center
Johannesburg, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Private $5.5k - $11k/yr 
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Eduvos
Johannesburg, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Private $4.1k - $8.2k/yr
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Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, 🇿🇦 South Africa
Public $5.5k - $11k/yr Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study in South Africa?
Tuition in South Africa ranges from $3k–$10k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) average $6,000.
How many universities are in South Africa?
Abroadly lists 47 universities across 20 cities in South Africa, offering 1,000 programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
What are the most popular subjects to study in South Africa?
The most popular fields for international students in South Africa include: Education, Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Business Management. South Africa is particularly renowned for its programs in Education and Information Technology.
