Study Economics in Africa

19 programmes in economics at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,324 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,649 USD and 11,625 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Economics programmes

19 programmes

Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Economics University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa PhD 2,053 USD
Master in Applied Development Economics University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 1,224 USD
Master in Development and Economics University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 3,157 USD
Master in Environmental and Energy Economics University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 1,205 USD
PhD in Economics University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 2,560 USD
PhD in Economics (AERC) University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa PhD 2,053 USD
Master in Economics University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 474 USD
Bachelor in Economics St. Lawrence University Uganda Bachelor's 63,450 USD
Bachelor in Economics University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,649 USD
Bachelor in Economics and Statistics University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 6,000 USD
Bachelor in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,649 USD
Bachelor in Applied Development Economics University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,649 USD
Master in Economic Policy Management University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 5,000 USD
Bachelor in Economics University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 13,500 USD
Master in Economics University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 5,000 USD
Bachelor in BCom specialising in Economics University of Pretoria South Africa Bachelor's
Master in MCom specialising in Economics (Coursework) University of Pretoria South Africa Master's
BComHons specialising in Economics University of Pretoria South Africa
PhD specialising in Economics University of Pretoria South Africa PhD

Economics in Africa by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 7 4,649 USD 5,324 USD 11,625 USD
Master's 7 1,210 USD 2,190 USD 4,539 USD
PhD 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.

Universities for economics in Africa

Study Economics in Africa: common questions

How many economics programmes are there in Africa?
19 economics programmes at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a economics degree in Africa cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in economics in Africa is 5,324 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,649 USD and 11,625 USD per year.
Can I study economics in Africa in English?
Yes — 100% of the economics programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (19 of 19).
Which degree level is cheapest for economics in Africa?
Master's programmes, at a median of 2,190 USD per year, against 5,324 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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