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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 €330, provides an accessible entry point into higher education. On the other hand, the €15,983 reflects the higher-end tuition fees, which might be associated with more specialised or prestigious programmes. The €3,039 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.
Psychology (Thesis)
At Psychology (Thesis) from the University of the Western Cape, you'll use the knowledge and research to impact society.
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.
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.
Law
The UCT Law Faculty from University of Cape Town (UCT) offers a Professional Master of Law (LLM) degree. This degree programme, with 10 specialisations, is examined by both coursework and research tasks.
Agricultural Economics
Join the MScAgric in Agricultural Economics programme offered by Stellenbosch University, at the Faculty of AgriSciences.
Psychology
The Psychology programmes at the Stellenbosch University are based on research leading to a thesis in the case of the master's or a dissertation in the case of the doctorate, contributing 100% to the final mark.
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.
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.
Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics from University of Pretoria aims to maintain health standards through quality education, research and community service.
Advanced Data Analytics (Coursework)
At Advanced Data Analytics (Coursework) 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.
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.
Agriculture
Agriculture from Cape Peninsula University of Technology aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct research in agriculture.
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.
Socio-Informatics
The MA Socio-Informatics programme at the Stellenbosch University develops research capacity in socio-Informatics by means of an independent research project under supervision, which culminates in the writing of a thesis.
Media Studies
This Media Studies MA programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg develops your critical thinking ability and research skills.
Organisational Psychology
The Master of Arts in Organisational Psychology consist of four core courses. Students must complete a research report in a suitable area.