Study Linguistics in Africa
15 programmes in linguistics at 3 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programmes
15 programmes
Linguistics in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 6 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 5 | — | — | — |
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 linguistics
Linguistics 10 Language Studies 5
Universities for linguistics in Africa
Study Linguistics in Africa: common questions
- How many linguistics programmes are there in Africa?
- 15 linguistics programmes at 3 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- Can I study linguistics in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the linguistics programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (15 of 15).
Planning to study linguistics in Africa?
An advisor who knows admissions in Africa can shortlist linguistics programmes for your budget and profile.