Study Public Administration in South Africa
5 programmes in public administration 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
Public Administration programmes
5 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Governance | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| Master in Governance | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| PhD specialising in Public Administration | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
| BAdminHons specialising in Public Administration | University of Pretoria | — | — |
| Master of Public Administration [MPA] (Coursework) | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
Public Administration in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 public administration in South Africa
Study Public Administration in South Africa: common questions
- How many public administration programmes are there in South Africa?
- 5 public administration programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study public administration in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the public administration programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 5).
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