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1.6k Master's degrees in South Africa

South Africa offers a wide range of programmes catering to international students, with tuition fees varying across different institutions and levels of study. For those looking for more budget-friendly options, the lower-end tuition fee, represented by the €329, provides an accessible entry point into higher education. On the other hand, the €16,374 reflects the higher-end tuition fees, which might be associated with more specialised or prestigious programmes. The €3,077 serves as a benchmark for the typical tuition fee you might expect when considering studies in South Africa.

A significant aspect to consider is the 29% of programmes that are deemed affordable, making higher education more accessible to a broader range of students. Additionally, with the increasing trend towards flexible learning options, the 10% offers students the opportunity to pursue their academic goals without the constraints of traditional classroom settings. This variety ensures that international students can find a programme that not only fits their academic interests but also their financial and lifestyle needs.

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Sustainable Development Practice

Learn how to integrate sustainability, policy, scholarship, ethics, and participatory practice to achieve sustainable development goals at the Sustainable Development Practice program from School for International Training.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$30,298/yr

International Relations

Prepare for a career in global, regional, and international affairs or diplomacy to address some of the most critical issues facing the planet in the International Relations program from School for International Training.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$30,298/yr
Tshwane University of Technology4,4(52)
Pretoria, South Africa +1

Agricultural Science

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Agricultural Science programme at Tshwane University of Technology.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of Johannesburg4,3(237)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Systems Engineering

The purpose of the Master in Systems Engineering from University of Johannesburg is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering sciences and/design and synthesis and related principles to specific engineering systems problems of society at large.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,914/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(237)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Industrial Design

The purpose of the MA in Industrial Design from University of Johannesburg is to develop researchers who can contribute to industrial design knowledge at an advanced level. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,492/yr
Cape Peninsula University of Technology4,1(71)
Cape Town, South Africa

Horticultural Sciences

The aim of the Horticultural Sciences course at Cape Peninsula University of Technology is to develop skilled graduates who will be competent in conducting applied and fundamental research principles in any of the fields of plant propagation, production and development, landscape, environmental, retail management and maintenance.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$210/module
Cape Peninsula University of Technology4,1(71)
Cape Town, South Africa

Public Administration

Public Administration from Cape Peninsula University of Technology aims to provide academic excellence; operating at the cutting edge of our disciplines; creating and disseminating knowledge through high level research.  

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$210/module
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Paediatric Infectious Diseases

Stellenbosch University's Paediatric Infectious Diseases programme extends over 2 years. 

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,807/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,8(154)
Durban, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Medical Law

The School of Law at University of Kwazulu Natal offers a coursework LLM programme in Medical Law.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$19,100/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,8(154)
Durban, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Agribusiness

The College at University of Kwazulu Natal operates on the Pietermaritzburg, Westville and Howard College campuses, offering a full range of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including this Agribusiness degree. 

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(501)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Afrikaans

The master of Afrikaans at University of South Africa (UNISA) offers high-quality general academic and career-focused distance education tuition in the arts, humanities, social sciences, religion and theology. 

M.A. Part-time Online
3 years$368/yr
Rhodes University4,2(21)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 20% in Worldwide

Law

The Faculty of Law offers the Law program of Rhodes University by thesis only. Normally, only candidates who have obtained an average of 65% or above in the final year of their LLB study will be admitted to the LLM.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,037/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(188)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

History

History from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,969/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(237)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Industrial Engineering

The purpose of the Master in Industrial Engineering from University of Johannesburg is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering sciences and/design and synthesis, and related principles independently to specific problems of society at large.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,492/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(188)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Strategic Management (Coursework)

Strategic Management (Coursework) from University of Pretoria aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial and management education.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,821/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(237)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Mineral Resource Governance

The Master in Mineral Resource Governance from University of Johannesburg is aimed to develop an intellectual with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering technologies or related inter-disciplinary principles to develop mineral resource policy and strategies in Africa and to develop an advanced capability to conduct fundamental research of an inter-disciplinary nature independently.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,492/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(163)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Spanish

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages around the world. The official language of Spain, the majority of Latin-American countries and Equatorial Guinea, which offers a rich variety of cultures and literatures to research. You can learn Spanish at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,540/yr
Cape Peninsula University of Technology4,1(71)
Cape Town, South Africa

Radiography

Radiography from Cape Peninsula University of Technology is intended to further develop researchers who will make a contribution, through independent research in a chosen field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are reported in a dissertation that complies with the generally accepted norms for research at this level. 

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$210/module
University of Johannesburg4,3(237)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Professional Nursing Science (Ethos and Professional Practice)

The Master of Nursing Science in Professional Nursing Science (Ethos and Professional Practice) from University of Johannesburg serves as a basis for advanced learning.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,914/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(188)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies

Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,969/yr

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