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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 €16,328 reflects the higher-end tuition fees, which might be associated with more specialised or prestigious programmes. The €3,064 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.

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.

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.
Executive Master of Business Administration
Through the Executive Master of Business Administration programme from Vlerick Business School you’ll learn the tools and knowledge that will accelerate your career even further. And you’ll develop the confidence and mindset to take the leap into your future.
Clinical Psychology
Stellenbosch University, Clinical Psychology and Community Counselling is committed to offering professional training in psychology that will equip graduates to confront the challenges and diverse issues presented by the South African Mental Health context.
Chemical Engineering
This Department, which offers the Chemical Engineering programme at Stellenbosch University, with its strong focus on research, plays a leading role in upgrading and improving chemical and metallurgical processes in industry by developing and applying modern information systems technology.
Agricultural Economics
Join the MScAgric in Agricultural Economics programme offered by Stellenbosch University, at the Faculty of AgriSciences.
International Law
The Master in International Law at University of Johannesburg takes an interdisciplinary approach and assesses international legal questions from the perspective of international law as well as from a regional and subregional African perspectives.
Anaesthesiology
Anaesthesiology from University of Pretoria aims to maintain health standards through quality education, research and community service.
Music Technology
Music Technology from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.
Tax Law (Coursework)
Tax Law (Coursework) from University of Pretoria is increasingly becoming multifaceted and in certain areas more global.
Mathematics
At Mathematics from University of Pretoria we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.
Physiotherapy
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Physiotherapy programme at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond.
Music
The MMus Music programme at the Stellenbosch University develops research skills by means of either a 100% thesis or a 50% thesis. The latter programme structure includes either public concert performances or compositions.
Wine Biotechnology
The Institute for Wine Biotechnology, which offers the Wine Biotechnology at the Stellenbosch University, operates across faculties and accepts students from a variety of relevant, academic backgrounds. The research is geared towards generating new knowledge on grapevine, wine yeast and bacteria, as well as the genetic improvement of these wine-associated organisms.
Microbiology
At Microbiology from University of Pretoria we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.
New Testament (Research)
One of the Discipline Group's focus areas, through the New Testament (Research) programme at the Stellenbosch University, is researching biblical hermeneutics in terms of differing contexts, both historical and cultural. Contexts of Africa and the concept of gender are scrutinised closely.
Supply Chain Management (Coursework)
Business Management Supply Chain Management (Coursework) from University of Pretoria focuses on key issues such as the fundamental theory of supply chain management, contemporary issues in supply chain management and strategic management and leadership.
Electrical Engineering
This Electrical Engineering MSc programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is aimed at developing research competencies.
Chemistry
The Department, which offers the Chemistry programme at the Stellenbosch University, is one of the pre-eminent research departments in chemistry in South Africa and engaged in a wide range of research areas, including the largest research effort in polymer science in the country.
Technology and Innovation Management (Coursework)
Technology and Innovation Management (Coursework) from University of Pretoria focuses on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions.