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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 €3,127 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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Tshwane University of Technology4,4(53)
Pretoria, South Africa

Applied Sciences (Horticulture)

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Applied Sciences (Horticulture) programme at Tshwane University of Technology.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of the Western Cape4,3(86)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide

Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics

At Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics from the University of the Western Cape, you'll use the knowledge and research to impact society.

Master Full-time On-campus
4 years$1,394/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Actuarial Science

The Actuarial Science programme at the University of Cape Town is perfect for Graduates with an Honours level degree, who have completed the CT-series of the Examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK), OR equivalently, the A100 and A200-series of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (AS) will be considered.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$7,765/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Global Studies

The Global Studies programme at the University of Cape Town is offered in partnership with the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$8,950/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Development Economics (CW)

The purpose of the Development Economics (CW) program at University of Johannesburg is to develop the applied competence of the student on an advanced level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of developmental economic principles and methods.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,955/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(489)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Technology Education

We offer our students a Master of Science in Technology Education degree at the University of South Africa (UNISA).

M.Sc. Part-time Online
3 years$186/module
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Education Management and Leadership

The purpose of the Education Management and Leadership program at University of Johannesburg is to enable qualifying students to develop knowledge and skills to function as critically-reflective, competent and accountable education researchers who can contribute to the development of education knowledge at an advanced level.

M.Ed. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 yearsTuition not available
Tshwane University of Technology4,4(53)
Pretoria, South Africa

Engineering Management

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Engineering Management program from Tshwane University of Technology.

M.Eng. Full-time On-campus
2 yearsTuition not available
Tshwane University of Technology4,4(53)
Pretoria, South Africa

Education

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

Master Full-time On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Data Science

The interdisciplinary Master's course with a specialisation in Data Science, is offered at University of Cape Town in collaboration with the departments of Statistical Sciences, Computer Science, Astronomy, the Computation Biology Group (Faculty of Health Sciences) and the departments of Finance and Tax, Economics and AIFMRM (Commerce Faculty).

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,915/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(489)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

History of Education

The master in History of Education at University of South Africa (UNISA)  is committed to reaching out to all of humanity by providing scholarship, service, learning and continuous professional development opportunities to aspirant and serving educators, managers and policy makers, and other practitioners in education at home and abroad. 

M.A. Part-time Online
$371/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(489)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Public Administration

The objective of the master in Public Administration of College of Economic and Management Sciences at University of South Africa (UNISA)  is to provide relevant and functional qualifications of a high standard, quality tuition and a professional caring and valued customer service to all its stakeholders. 

M.A. Part-time Online
3 years$371/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,8(153)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Research Psychology

Research Psychology graduates at University of Kwazulu Natal have a wide range of career options open to them, and there is a broad range of settings within which psychological training can be applied.   

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$19,100/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Fashion Design (Research)

The purpose of the MA in Fashion Design (Research)from University of Johannesburg is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of the Western Cape4,3(86)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide

Human Rights Protection

At Human Rights Protection from the University of the Western Cape, its strong teaching and applied research focus is building critical capacity in both the private and public sectors.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,530/yr
University of the Western Cape4,3(86)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide

Disability Law

At Disability Law from the University of the Western Cape, its strong teaching and applied research focus is building critical capacity in both the private and public sectors.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,530/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(489)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Musicology

The master of Musicology 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$371/yr
Cape Peninsula University of Technology4,1(68)
Cape Town, South Africa

Food Science and Technology

At Food Science and Technology from Cape Peninsula University of Technology graduates will be able to conduct independent applied and fundamental research in the field of food technology, including: food product development, food production, food chemistry, food microbiology, food quality assurance, food analysis, food biotechnology and nutrition.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$212/module
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$3,860/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$3,860/yr

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