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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 €328, provides an accessible entry point into higher education. On the other hand, the €15,829 reflects the higher-end tuition fees, which might be associated with more specialised or prestigious programmes. The €2,921 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.
Psychology (Thesis)
At Psychology (Thesis) from the University of the Western Cape, you'll use the knowledge and research to impact society.
Archaeology
The Master of Archaeology at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is interested in attracting students from all over the world who will be able to participate in research work in a country that is undergoing rapid transformation and change.
International Commercial Law
The LLM in International Commercial Law, the flagship programme of the Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg, prepares students to deal with global challenges and become active participants in an interdependent world and an interconnected future.
Labour Law
The Master in Labour Law at University of Johannesburg (one year full-time or two years part-time studies) provides students with an opportunity to develop their intellectual and theoretical competencies at an advanced level and to strengthen their ability to understand labour law from a view point of a critical analysis of the underlying principles.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering graduates at Cape Peninsula University of Technology will make a contribution, through research, to understanding the application and evaluation of existing knowledge in a specialised area of technology.
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering from University of Pretoria is a leading source of graduates in the engineering, built environment and information technology professions. We achieve this by a focus on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions.
Wits Journalism
Wits Journalism from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers several study programmes for aspirant and working journalists.
Chiropractic
The Master in Chiropractic at University of Johannesburg is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Development Finance
The Development Finance program at University of Cape Town will give you the ability to conduct high-level research and engage in the policy decision-making process in development finance institutions, government, NGOs and the private sector.
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.
Adult Education
We offer a Master of Education in Adult Education programme at the University of South Africa (UNISA).
Applied Mathematics
The Master of Science in Applied Mathematics at University of Johannesburg is offered by the Faculty of Science.
Haematology
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Haematology programme at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond. The Faculty's mission is to create and maintain a culture of transformative learning and to contribute to the discovery, sharing and translation of knowledge that will promote health and development
Chemistry - Dissertation
The Faculty of Science offers a Master of Science in Chemistry - Dissertation at University of Johannesburg.
Educational Support
The research focus of the Department, which offers the Educational Support at the Stellenbosch University, is aimed at the educational psychological development of human potential and wellness in schools and communities.
Restorative Dentistry
At Restorative Dentistry from the University of the Western Cape, you'll use the knowledge and research to impact society.
Business Management
The Master's programme in Business Management at the Stellenbosch University is offered full-time (one year) or part-time (two years). Students write a thesis on any approved topic in business management.