Masters (MS) in Medicine (MBBS) in Africa

20 masters programmes in medicine (mbbs) at 3 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 2,725 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,683 USD and 3,157 USD.

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

Medicine (MBBS) programmes

20 programmes

Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Medicine University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 3,157 USD
Master in Medicine in Neurosurgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,663 USD
Master of Science in Medicine (Research) University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 3,157 USD
Master of Science in Medicine University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 3,157 USD
Master in Genomic Medicine University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 614 USD
Master in Vaccinology University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 2,778 USD
Master in Medicine Internal Medicine University of Nairobi Kenya Master's —
Master in Medicine in Urology University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 3,354 USD
Master in Orthopaedic Surgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,683 USD
Master in General Surgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,683 USD
Master in Medicine in Anaesthesia University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 5,000 USD
Master in Paediatrics and Child Health University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,766 USD
Master in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,683 USD
Master in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,683 USD
Master in Paediatric Surgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,683 USD
Master in MMed in Thoracic Surgery University of Pretoria South Africa Master's —
Master in MChD in Maxillo-facial and Oral Surgery University of Pretoria South Africa Master's —
Master in MMed in Paediatric Surgery University of Pretoria South Africa Master's —
Master in MMed in Plastic Surgery University of Pretoria South Africa Master's —
Master in MMed in Surgery University of Pretoria South Africa Master's —

Specialisations within medicine (mbbs)

Medicine 12 Surgery 8

Universities for medicine (mbbs) in Africa

Masters (MS) in Medicine (MBBS) in Africa: common questions

How many medicine (mbbs) programmes are there in Africa?
20 medicine (mbbs) masters programmes at 3 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a medicine (mbbs) degree in Africa cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in medicine (mbbs) in Africa is 2,725 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,683 USD and 3,157 USD per year.
Can I study medicine (mbbs) in Africa in English?
Yes — 100% of the medicine (mbbs) programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (20 of 20).

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