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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 €332, provides an accessible entry point into higher education. On the other hand, the €16,285 reflects the higher-end tuition fees, which might be associated with more specialised or prestigious programmes. The €3,094 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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University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Plant Pathology

At Plant Pathology 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.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,014/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Psychology

The Master of Arts in Psychology at University of Johannesburg is located within a dynamic, research-oriented environment within the Psychology Department. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,530/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Applied Science - Chemical Technology

Applied Science - Chemical Technology 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. 

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,014/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Sustainable Development

The integrated Master’s Programme in Sustainable Development at Stellenbosch University comprises two connected formal degrees, where students can choose to exit the programme after one year, graduating with a PGDip in Sustainable Development, or continue from the PGDip into the MPhil in Sustainable Development.

Master Full-time +2 Blended
1 year$7,613/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Health Science Education

The Masters in Health Science Education at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is suitable for health practitioners who aspire to leadership in the scholarship of university-level health science education.

Master Part-time On-campus
2 years$3,453/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Physics

This Master of Physics from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is offered in the fields of Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Crystallography, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,472/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Dogmatics and Christian Ethics

This Dogmatics and Christian Ethics programme from University of Pretoria offers the student with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons or equivalent qualification, the opportunity of theological specialisation and research at master’s level.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,014/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Emergency Medical Care

The purpose of the Master in Emergency Medical Care at University of Johannesburg is to provide qualifying students with the ability to display skills in related research methodologies and in proper formulation through a  dissertation and to reflect upon decision-making, self-directedness and contributions to medical science.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,974/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Afrikaans and Dutch

In the Afrikaans and Dutch programme at the Stellenbosch University, students may choose between a 100% and a 66,6% thesis supplemented by six-month coursework (33,3%) overseas. The Universities of Leiden, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Tilburg and Nijmegen in the Netherlands and Ghent in Belgium are some of the most important universities with which we have exchange agreements.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,166/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Microbiological Pathology

The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Microbiological Pathology programme at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond. 

Master Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,216/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Sociology

The department, which offers the Sociology programme at the Stellenbosch University, enjoys an excellent reputation as a centre of expertise in the teaching of social theory and research methodology within and across sociology and social anthropology, as well as in selected areas of social enquiry focusing on socio-economic, political, cultural, medical, development and environmental themes. 

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,166/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Science in Medicine

The Master of Science in Medicine is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  is offered over 1 or 2 years in various fields such as Vaccinology, Emergency Medicine and more.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,196/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Sustainable Urban Planning and Development (Sustainable and Smart Cities and Regions)

The Master in Sustainable Urban Planning and Development (Sustainable and Smart Cities and Regions) from University of Johannesburg's purpose is to develop an intellectual with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering sciences or related inter-disciplinary principles to specific problems of society at large.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,974/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Visual Art

Having obtained this MA in Visual Art from University of Johannesburg, students will be able to conduct advanced independent research in a particular area of the visual arts, demonstrating complex analytical and practical skills and knowledge in writing a dissertation and, where applicable, an exhibition of original work or artefacts appropriate to the research mode

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$2,530/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Public Administration (Coursework)

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

M.P.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,879/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Insolvency and Business Rescue (Coursework)

Insolvency and Business Rescue (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$3,879/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,8(153)
Durban, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Education

The College of Humanities, the largest of UKZN’s four Colleges, is the home of critical thinking, social commentary and robust intellectual debate. It is aptly referred to as “The Soul of the University.” We offer a master degree in Education at University of Kwazulu Natal.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$19,100/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,8(153)
Durban, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Plant Breeding

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 Plant Breeding degree. 

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$19,100/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,8(153)
Durban, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Town and Regional Planning

At University of Kwazulu Natal, the main Masters at by course-work programme we run is the Master in Town and Regional Planning Programme (MTRP). 

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$19,100/yr
Durban University of Technology4,4(28)
Durban, South Africa

Chiropractic

The Chiropractic program at Durban University of Technology extends over five years of full- time study (4 years in the BHSc: Chiropractic and 1 year in the MHSc: Chiropractic), of which the first three will provide the future chiropractic doctor with a thorough grounding in traditional medical subjects with special emphasis on diagnostic skills. 

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$308/yr

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