Study Biology in Africa
39 programmes in biology at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,403 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,351 USD and 4,403 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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Biology in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 14 | 3,351 USD | 4,403 USD | 4,403 USD |
| Master's | 13 | 1,040 USD | 2,279 USD | 2,500 USD |
| PhD | 8 | — | — | — |
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.
Specialisations within biology
Biology 18 Genetics 11 Biochemistry 6 Zoology 4
Universities for biology in Africa
Study Biology in Africa: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in Africa?
- 39 biology programmes at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Africa cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in biology in Africa is 4,403 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,351 USD and 4,403 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (39 of 39).
- Which degree level is cheapest for biology in Africa?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 2,279 USD per year, against 4,403 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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