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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 €3,106 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 South Africa (UNISA)4,2(489)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide

Business Administration

The Business Administration course from University of South Africa (UNISA) is regarded by many as the ticket to the C-suite.  After all you’d be hard-pressed to find a CEO who doesn’t have one.  

M.B.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3
2 years$8,496/yr
Regenesys Business School5,0(4)
Johannesburg, South Africa

Master of Business Administration

A Master of Business Administration degree from Regenesys Business School is the prime business qualification anywhere in the world. 

M.B.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
2 years$10,616/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Mechanical Engineering - Structured

The Mechanical Engineering - Structured program at Stellenbosch University consists of 180 credits on NQF level 9.

M.Eng. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$4,751/yr
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
Tshwane University of Technology4,4(53)
Pretoria, South Africa +1

Applied Sciences (Physics)

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

Master Full-time On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Geography and Environmental Studies

The School 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. Geography and Environmental Studies is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,455/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Chemical Engineering

The Chemical Engineering program at University of Johannesburg is aimed at developing students for both industry and research, such that they deepen their expertise in Chemical Engineering and develop research capacity in high level methods and techniques of the discipline.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology (CW)

The Sociology (CW) program at University of Johannesburg is offered by the Department of Sociology, a part of the Faculty of Humanities.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,955/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Mathematical Statistics (Research)

The Mathematical Statistics(Research) program is offered by University of Johannesburg.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 yearsTuition not available
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 Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Mathematics

The Mathematics programme at the University of Cape Town is the introductory research degree. You will be expected to master a particular subdiscipline in mathematics and its applications. This means you become familiar with the research questions and techniques of that speciality; typically this involves thorough grounding in the published literature.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$8,950/yr
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
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
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
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(489)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Mercantile Law

We offer our students at the University of South Africa (UNISA) a Master of Law in Mercantile Law programme. 

LL.M. Part-time Online
3 years$186/module
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Medical Physics

The Medical Physics by coursework and research report programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is taken full-time over one year or part-time over two years. 

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,455/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,000/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Renewable and Sustainable Energy

The Master’s Programme in Renewable and Sustainable Energy at Stellenbosch University addresses at an introductory level the scientific, engineering and resource aspects of various types of renewable energy systems, and the integration of suchsystems to provide effective and sustainable production and delivery of energy.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,908/yr

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