Study History in Africa
7 programmes in history 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
History programmes
7 programmes
| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Art and Art History | St. Lawrence University | Uganda | Bachelor's | 63,450 USD |
| Master in History of Art | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| Bachelors of Art Honours, History of Art | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| PhD in History of Art | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| Bachelor in History | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Bachelor in History | St. Lawrence University | Uganda | Bachelor's | 63,450 USD |
| PhD in History | University of Nairobi | Kenya | PhD | — |
History in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 1 | — | — | — |
| 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 history in Africa
Study History in Africa: common questions
- How many history programmes are there in Africa?
- 7 history programmes at 3 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study history in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the history programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).
Planning to study history in Africa?
An advisor who knows admissions in Africa can shortlist history programmes for your budget and profile.