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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 €3,100 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

Forensic Pathology

Forensic Pathology from University of Pretoria aims to to maintain health standards through quality education, research and community service. 

Master Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,000/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Critical Diversity Studies

This Critical Diversity Studies MA programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg aims to enhance your abilities to analyse, interpret, challenge, and contribute to the crucial issues of diversity and how these relate to social justice.   

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,064/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Visual Arts

The Department of Visual Arts at the Stellenbosch University occupies an historic, fully renovated building in oak-lined Victoria Street. We offer custom-designed studio and workshop spaces for study streams in Fine Arts, Visual Communication Design and Jewellery Design, including an industry-standard new media computer lab.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,146/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Bovine Medicine (Coursework)

At Bovine Medicine (Coursework) from University of Pretoria we play a distinctive role in the training of veterinarians and veterinary nurses who are indispensable for the country’s farming and animal welfare needs.

Master Full-time On-campus
3 years$5,099/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Epidemiology

The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Epidemiology programme at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond. The Faculty's mission is to create and maintain a culture of transformative learning and to contribute to the discovery, sharing and translation of knowledge that will promote health and development

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
2 years$5,260/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Social Development and Policy (Coursework)

Social Development and Policy (Coursework) from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.  

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$5,402/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Online Top 6% in Worldwide

Master of Business Administration

The master in Master of Business Administration from University of Johannesburg is now fully online and equips students to grow small and medium enterprises. The initial focus will fall on finding your purpose, you will then learn the skills and requirements to build a sustainable business, understanding national and international trends.

M.B.A. Part-time Online
$14,242/full
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

General LLM

The General LLM degree is offered at Stellenbosch University.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,874/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Practical Theology - Youth Ministry

Stellenbosch University's Practical Theology - Youth Ministry part-time programme is presented over two years, in six two-week block courses per year, namely in the first two full weeks of March, June and September.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$5,761/yr
Rhodes University4,2(21)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 20% in Worldwide

Clinical Psychology

The Clinical Psychology program at Rhodes University is a professional training programme that provides the foundation that will lead to registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,068/yr
Rhodes University4,2(21)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 20% in Worldwide

Political and International Relations

The Political and International Relations program at Rhodes University offers courses from across the spectrum of political studies, while the postgraduate program allows students to critically engage with a number of topics.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,068/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Public Health

Public Health from University of Pretoria is an international role-player focusing on healthcare in Africa.

M.P.H. Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,000/yr
Rhodes University4,2(21)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 20% in Worldwide

Journalism and Media Studies

The Journalism and Media Studies program of Rhodes University is a NQF 9 level qualification offerred by the School of Journalism and Media Studies full-time over two calendar years. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1½ year$3,068/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,8(153)
Durban, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Ecology

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 Ecology degree. 

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
Durban University of Technology4,4(28)
Durban, South Africa

Environmental Health

The Environmental Health program at Durban University of Technology is offered as a full research qualification. Students wishing to enroll for the MHSc: Environmental Health must comply with Rule G24 of the DUT General Handbook

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$307/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,8(153)
Durban, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Zoology

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 Zoology degree. 

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(489)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Forensic Science and Technology

The master in Forensic Science and Technology at University of South Africa (UNISA)  provides comprehensive open distance learning in a socially responsible and distinctive manner that produces excellent scholarship and research, provides quality tuition and fosters active community engagement.

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

Environmental Education

The master in Environmental 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.Ed. Part-time Online
3 years$371/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(489)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Theology in Missiology

The master of Theology in Missiology 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
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(489)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Public Health

The master of Public Health 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

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