Study Chemistry in Africa

23 programmes in chemistry 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 2,989 USD and 48,688 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Chemistry programmes

23 programmes

Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Biochemistry St. Lawrence University Uganda Bachelor's 63,450 USD
Master in Chemistry University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 3,157 USD
Bachelor in Chemistry with Chemical Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Chemistry St. Lawrence University Uganda Bachelor's 63,450 USD
Bachelor in Pre-health Chemistry St. Lawrence University Uganda Bachelor's 63,450 USD
Master in Analytical Chemistry Online University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 3,065 USD
Bachelor in Analytical Chemistry University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 2,518 USD
Bachelor in Chemistry University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Geochemistry University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Industrial Chemistry University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 2,518 USD
PhD in Chemistry University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa PhD 2,053 USD
Master in Chemistry University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,788 USD
Master in Industrial Chemistry University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 3,065 USD
Master in Environmental Chemistry University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 3,065 USD
Bachelor in Chemistry University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 2,333 USD
PhD in Chemistry Online University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 3,126 USD
BScHons in Chemistry University of Pretoria South Africa
Bachelor in BSc in Biochemistry University of Pretoria South Africa Bachelor's
Master in MSc specialising in Chemistry University of Pretoria South Africa Master's
PhD specialising in Chemistry University of Pretoria South Africa PhD
Bachelor in BSc in Chemistry University of Pretoria South Africa Bachelor's
Bachelor in BSc in Chemistry 4-year programme University of Pretoria South Africa Bachelor's

Chemistry in Africa by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 13 2,989 USD 4,403 USD 48,688 USD
Master's 6 3,065 USD 3,065 USD 3,065 USD
PhD 3

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 chemistry in Africa

Study Chemistry in Africa: common questions

How many chemistry programmes are there in Africa?
23 chemistry programmes at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a chemistry degree in Africa cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in chemistry in Africa is 4,403 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,989 USD and 48,688 USD per year.
Can I study chemistry in Africa in English?
Yes — 100% of the chemistry programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (23 of 23).
Are any of these chemistry programmes available online?
2 of the 23 programmes in Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for chemistry in Africa?
Master's programmes, at a median of 3,065 USD per year, against 4,403 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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