Study Performing Arts in Africa
5 programmes in performing arts at 2 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
Performing Arts programmes
5 programmes
| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Theatre and Performance | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Master in Theatre and Performance | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| PhD in Theatre and Performance | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| PhD in DMus specialising in Performing Art | University of Pretoria | South Africa | PhD | — |
| Master in MMus specialising in Performing Art | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
Performing Arts in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
| 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.
Specialisations within performing arts
Theatre 3 Performing Arts 2
Universities for performing arts in Africa
Study Performing Arts in Africa: common questions
- How many performing arts programmes are there in Africa?
- 5 performing arts programmes at 2 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study performing arts in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the performing arts programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 5).
Planning to study performing arts in Africa?
An advisor who knows admissions in Africa can shortlist performing arts programmes for your budget and profile.