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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 €3,105 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.
Tshwane University of Technology4,4(53)
Pretoria, South Africa Organisational Leadership
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Organisational Leadership programme from 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 Theatre and Performance
The Theatre and Performance programme at the University of Cape Town focuses on the activity of creating theatre pieces in a South African tradition of collective theatre making.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$9,779/yr
Tshwane University of Technology4,4(53)
Pretoria, South Africa Polymer Technology
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Polymer Technology program from Tshwane University of Technology.
M.Eng. Full-time On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide Marketing Management
The purpose of the Marketing Management program at University of Johannesburg is to develop applied competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation and application of marketing management principles.
Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
Wits Business School3,3(4)
Johannesburg, South Africa Energy Leadership
Wits Business School launched the Master in Energy Leadership, the first of its kind in Africa. Teaching is provided on a block release basis to accommodate the needs of busy working professionals (five blocks of nine days on campus plus home study).The programme is expected to be completed within a maximum of 24 months, including completion of the research report.
MIM Part-time On-campus
2 years$10,154/yr
Nelson Mandela University4,4(96)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa Master of Business Administration
Our MBA in Business Administration at Nelson Mandela University is for self-motivated professionals and requires energy, creativity, honest self-reflection, self-awareness and self-discipline.
M.B.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 yearsTuition not available
Rhodes University4,2(21)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 20% in Worldwide Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies
The program in Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies at Rhodes University to promote and advance scholarship in African languages.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,777/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Clinical Pharmacology
Clinical Pharmacology from University of Cape Town offers postgraduate training in the drug development process, via coursework and a research project with a mini-dissertation. The objective of this course is to educate and train researchers in the clinical pharmacology of drug development.
M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$9,160/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide Educational Policy Studies
The Educational Policy Studies program at Stellenbosch University aims to assist you as an educator to develop your critical understanding of education policy in the context of democratic transformation;
M.Ed. Full-time On-campus
2 years$21,096/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Psychology
The Psychology programme at the University of Cape Town is awarded through the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Humanities.
M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1½ year$8,950/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide City and Regional Planning
City and Regional Planning at University of Cape Town is a profession which contributes to the management of change in the built and natural environment
M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$8,034/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Film and Television Studies
Students who choose the Film and Television Studies major at University of Cape Town will develop a keen understanding of the vocabulary, history and theory of a wide range of film and television genres, including Global Cinemas, independent cinema and film culture
M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$6,659/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Architecture (Professional)
A qualifying degree in Architecture (Professional) from University of Cape Town that provides students with the knowledge, values and skills to enter the profession of architecture and/or to pursue further qualifications in architecture or fields associated with the architectural profession and built environment.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$10,056/yr
Rhodes University4,2(21)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 20% in Worldwide Accounting
The Accounting program of the Rhodes University acknowledges South Africa’s fractured history and the diversity of its cultures and seeks to educate its students within the framework of a non-racial, non-sexist and socially just environment in line with the principles and values enshrined in the South African Constitution.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,777/yr
Rhodes University4,2(21)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 20% in Worldwide Art History and Visual Culture
Art History and Visual Culture is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,777/yr
Wits Business School3,3(4)
Johannesburg, South Africa Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
Become a Master of Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation with Wits Business School developing relevant knowledge and research skills.
MIM Part-time On-campus
2 years$5,802/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide Geography(Research)
The Geography(Research) program is offered by University of Johannesburg.
M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 yearsTuition not available
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide Sociology
The Master of Arts in the field of Sociology by University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,064/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide Paediatrics (Coursework)
Paediatrics (Coursework) from University of Pretoria aims to maintain health standards through quality education, research and community service.
Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,460/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide Creative Writing
Immerse yourself in the art of creative writing and master self-reflection, critical thinking and analysis. Specialise in prose (fiction or creative nonfiction), poetry or script writing in a writing- and reading-intensive, practice-based research degree with the MA in Creative Writing offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
M.A. Part-time On-campus
2 years$2,566/yr