Languages programs in South Africa
2 universities in South Africa offer 22 languages programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 4,354 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 4,354 USD and 4,354 USD.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Languages in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 9 | 4,354 USD | 4,354 USD | 4,354 USD |
| Master's | 7 | 3,122 USD | 3,122 USD | 3,122 USD |
| PhD | 3 | — | — | — |
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 languages 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 African Languages and Linguistics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,354 USD |
| Master in English by Research dissertation | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,122 USD |
| Bachelor in Theatre and Performance | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,354 USD |
| Exploring Afrikaans Language and Culture | Stellenbosch University | — | — |
| Exploring isiXhosa Language and Culture | Stellenbosch University | — | — |
| Exploring and Developing a Multilingual Mindset | Stellenbosch University | — | — |
Specializations within languages
Universities for languages in South Africa
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Languages in other countries
- United States (2,715)
- United Kingdom (1,292)
- China (1,112)
- France (854)
- Canada (329)
- Germany (195)
- Poland (168)
- Türkiye (123)
- Ireland (121)
- Spain (92)
- Australia (74)
- The Netherlands (73)
Other fields of study in South Africa
- Social science (70)
- Commerce (48)
- Interdisciplinary (48)
- Healthcare (47)
- Engineering (40)
- Natural science (31)
- Arts (24)
- Formal science (11)
- Psychology (8)
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