Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in South Africa

Humanities & Liberal Arts in South Africa by degree level

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 humanities & liberal arts

Universities for humanities & liberal arts in South Africa

• University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (21)
• University of Pretoria (16)
• Stellenbosch University (1)
• University of Cape Town (1)

Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in South Africa: common questions

How many humanities & liberal arts programmes are there in South Africa?

39 humanities & liberal arts programmes at 4 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.

How much does a humanities & liberal arts degree in South Africa cost?

The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in humanities & liberal arts in South Africa is 3,157 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,157 USD and 3,157 USD per year.

Can I study humanities & liberal arts in South Africa in English?

Yes — 100% of the humanities & liberal arts programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (39 of 39).

Are any of these humanities & liberal arts programmes available online?

2 of the 39 programmes in South Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for humanities & liberal arts in South Africa?

PhD programmes, at a median of 2,053 USD per year, against 3,157 USD for master's programmes.