Study Earth Sciences in South Africa
15 programmes in earth sciences 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
Earth Sciences programmes
15 programmes
Earth Sciences in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 6 | — | — | — |
| 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 earth sciences
Geology 9 Soil science 3 Geosciences 3
Universities for earth sciences in South Africa
Study Earth Sciences in South Africa: common questions
- How many earth sciences programmes are there in South Africa?
- 15 earth sciences programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- Can I study earth sciences in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the earth sciences programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (15 of 15).
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