Study Computer Science in South Africa
17 programmes in computer science at 2 universities in South 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
Computer Science programmes
17 programmes
Computer Science in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 5 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 3 | — | — | — |
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 computer science
Information Science 10 Theoretical Computer Science 4 Informatics 2 IT Governance 1
Universities for computer science in South Africa
Study Computer Science in South Africa: common questions
- How many computer science programmes are there in South Africa?
- 17 computer science programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- Can I study computer science in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the computer science programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (17 of 17).
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