Healthcare programs in South Africa
3 universities in South Africa offer 47 healthcare programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 3,122 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,524 USD and 3,124 USD.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Healthcare in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 19 | 3,730 USD | 3,987 USD | 4,354 USD |
| Master's | 24 | 1,524 USD | 3,122 USD | 3,124 USD |
| 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 programs exist.
Popular healthcare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Pharmacy | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 3,321 USD |
| Master in MA Audiology | University of Pretoria | Master's | 3,222 USD |
| Bachelor in Nursing | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 3,407 USD |
| Bachelor in Oral Health Sciences | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 3,385 USD |
| Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development | University of Cape Town | — | — |
| Organ Donation: From Death to Life | University of Cape Town | — | — |
Specializations within healthcare
Universities for healthcare in South Africa
More on studying in South Africa: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the study-in-South Africa guide .
Healthcare in other countries
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