Study Data Science in Africa
6 programmes in data science at 3 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
Data Science programmes
6 programmes
| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Big Data Analytics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Master in Data Science | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 1,529 USD |
| Bachelor in Data Science | St. Lawrence University | Uganda | Bachelor's | 63,450 USD |
| Master in MCom specialising in Advanced Data Analytics (Coursework) | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
| Master in MIT specialising in Big Data Science (Coursework) | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
| Master in MSc specialising in Advanced Data Analytics (Coursework) | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
Data Science in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 4 | — | — | — |
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 data science
Data Science 3 Data Analytics 3
Universities for data science in Africa
Study Data Science in Africa: common questions
- How many data science programmes are there in Africa?
- 6 data science programmes at 3 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study data science in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the data science programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (6 of 6).
Planning to study data science in Africa?
An advisor who knows admissions in Africa can shortlist data science programmes for your budget and profile.