Education programs in South Africa

3 universities in South Africa offer 28 education programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English.

Data as of August 22, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Education in South Africa by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 3 — — —
Master's 11 — — —
PhD 7 — — —

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular education programs in South Africa

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Doctor of Philosophy (Education) University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg PhD 2,029 USD
Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms University of Cape Town — —
BEdHons in Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education and Training University of Pretoria — —
BSocSciHons specialising in History University of Pretoria — —
BThHons specialising in Church History and Church Polity University of Pretoria — —

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Specializations within education

Science Education 12 History 8 Early Childhood Studies 2 Teaching 2 Foundation Studies 1 Science and Mathematics Education 1 Vocational Education 1 Philosophy Education 1

Universities for education in South Africa

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