PhD in International Relations in South Africa
5 phd programmes in international relations 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
International Relations programmes
5 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in International Relations | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 1,832 USD |
| PhD in Development Studies | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 3,157 USD |
| PhD in Migration and Displacement | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| PhD specialising in Leadership and Security Studies | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
| PhD specialising in International Relations | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
Specialisations within international relations
International Development 2 Science and International Studies 1 Security Studies 1 International Relations 1
Universities for international relations in South Africa
PhD in International Relations in South Africa: common questions
- How many international relations programmes are there in South Africa?
- 5 international relations phd programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study international relations in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the international relations programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 5).
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