Study Chemistry in South Africa

12 programmes in chemistry 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

Chemistry programmes

12 programmes

Chemistry in South Africa by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 7
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.

Universities for chemistry in South Africa

Study Chemistry in South Africa: common questions

How many chemistry programmes are there in South Africa?
12 chemistry programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
Can I study chemistry in South Africa in English?
Yes — 100% of the chemistry programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (12 of 12).

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