Study Medicine (MBBS) in South Africa
22 programmes in medicine (mbbs) at 3 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,157 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,778 USD and 3,157 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Medicine (MBBS) programmes
22 programmes
Medicine (MBBS) in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 10 | 2,778 USD | 3,157 USD | 3,157 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 programmes exist.
Specialisations within medicine (mbbs)
Universities for medicine (mbbs) in South Africa
Study Medicine (MBBS) in South Africa: common questions
- How many medicine (mbbs) programmes are there in South Africa?
- 22 medicine (mbbs) programmes at 3 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a medicine (mbbs) degree in South Africa cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in medicine (mbbs) in South Africa is 3,157 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,778 USD and 3,157 USD per year.
- Can I study medicine (mbbs) in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the medicine (mbbs) programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (22 of 22).
- Are any of these medicine (mbbs) programmes available online?
- 1 of the 22 programmes in South Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.
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