Study Finance in South Africa
9 programmes in finance at 3 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
Finance programmes
9 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Actuarial Science | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Bachelor in Insurance and Risk Management | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,649 USD |
| PhD in Finance | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| Master in Finance | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| Bachelor in Finance | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,649 USD |
| Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world Online | University of Cape Town | — | — |
| Financial Regulation in Emerging Markets and the Rise of Fintech Companies Online | University of Cape Town | — | — |
| Master in MPhil specialising in Finance and Investment | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| PhD specialising in Finance and Investment | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
Finance in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3 | — | — | — |
| 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.
Specialisations within finance
Finance 7 Insurance 1 Risk Management 1
Universities for finance in South Africa
Study Finance in South Africa: common questions
- How many finance programmes are there in South Africa?
- 9 finance programmes at 3 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study finance in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the finance programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (9 of 9).
- Are any of these finance programmes available online?
- 2 of the 9 programmes in South Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.
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