Masters (MS) in Earth Sciences in South Africa
5 masters programmes in earth sciences 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
Earth Sciences programmes
5 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Economic Geology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,572 USD |
| Master in Geosciences | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| Master in MSc specialising in Geology | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MScAgric in Soil Science | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MSc specialising in Soil Science | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
Specialisations within earth sciences
Geology 2 Soil science 2 Geosciences 1
Universities for earth sciences in South Africa
Masters (MS) in Earth Sciences in South Africa: common questions
- How many earth sciences programmes are there in South Africa?
- 5 earth sciences masters programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 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 (5 of 5).
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