Study Anthropology in Africa
9 programmes in anthropology at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Anthropology programmes
9 programmes
| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Anthropology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| PhD in Anthropology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | PhD | 1,832 USD |
| Bachelor in Anthropology | St. Lawrence University | Uganda | Bachelor's | 63,450 USD |
| Master in Anthropology | University of Nairobi | Kenya | Master's | 2,062 USD |
| Bachelor in Anthropology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| BScHons in Physical Anthropology | University of Pretoria | South Africa | — | — |
| Master in MSocSci specialising in Anthropology | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
| BSocSciHons specialising in Anthropology | University of Pretoria | South Africa | — | — |
| PhD specialising in Anthropology | University of Pretoria | South Africa | PhD | — |
Anthropology in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 3 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for anthropology in Africa
Study Anthropology in Africa: common questions
- How many anthropology programmes are there in Africa?
- 9 anthropology programmes at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study anthropology in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the anthropology programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (9 of 9).
Planning to study anthropology in Africa?
An advisor who knows admissions in Africa can shortlist anthropology programmes for your budget and profile.