Study Physics in South Africa
10 programmes in physics at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
10 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Physics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| Bachelor in Geophysics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Bachelor in Astronomy and Astrophysics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 5,388 USD |
| Master in Physics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 993 USD |
| Bachelor in Physics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| PhD specialising in Physics | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
| BScHons in Physics | University of Pretoria | — | — |
| Bachelor in BSc in Physics | University of Pretoria | Bachelor's | — |
| Bachelor in BSc in Physics 4-year programme | University of Pretoria | Bachelor's | — |
| Master in MSc specialising in Physics | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
Physics in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 5 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
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.
Universities for physics in South Africa
Study Physics in South Africa: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in South Africa?
- 10 physics programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- Can I study physics in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 10).
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