Study Biotechnology & Bioinformatics in South Africa
5 programmes in biotechnology & bioinformatics at 2 universities in South 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
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics programmes
5 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied Bioinformatics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| BScHons in Bioinformatics | University of Pretoria | — | — |
| PhD specialising in Bioinformatics | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
| Master in MSc specialising in Bioinformatics | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Bachelor in BSc in Biotechnology | University of Pretoria | Bachelor's | — |
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 1 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
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 biotechnology & bioinformatics
Universities for biotechnology & bioinformatics in South Africa
Study Biotechnology & Bioinformatics in South Africa: common questions
- How many biotechnology & bioinformatics programmes are there in South Africa?
- 5 biotechnology & bioinformatics programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study biotechnology & bioinformatics in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biotechnology & bioinformatics programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 5).
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