Universities in South Africa
22 Medicine (MBBS) Programs in South Africa
- programs
- 22 programs
- universities
- 3 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 3,023 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Medicine (MBBS) in South Africa and Masters in Medicine (MBBS) in South Africa.
South Africa has 22 medicine (mbbs) programs open to international students, at 3 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 3,023 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 2,661 USD and 3,023 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Medicine (MBBS) programs
22 programs
Medicine (MBBS) tuition fees in South Africa, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within medicine (mbbs)
Top universities for Medicine (MBBS) in South Africa
Ranked by how many medicine (mbbs) programs each one runs in South Africa — the count is next to the name.
Study Medicine (MBBS) in South Africa: common questions
- How many medicine (mbbs) programs are there in South Africa?
- 22 medicine (mbbs) programs at 3 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a medicine (mbbs) degree in South Africa cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in medicine (mbbs) in South Africa is 3,023 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 2,661 USD and 3,023 USD a year.
- Can I study medicine (mbbs) in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the medicine (mbbs) programs in South Africa in our catalog are taught in English (22 of 22).
- Are any of these medicine (mbbs) programs available online?
- 1 of the 22 programs in South Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.
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