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Cost of Studying in South Africa: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in South Africa is 3,157 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,527 USD and 3,157 USD. These figures are computed from 1,021 programs at 4 universities in South Africa listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 31, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in South Africa by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
Cheapest degree programs in South Africa
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for South Africa right now — each links to the live program.
Quick answers
Can I study in English in South Africa?
Yes — all 1,021 degree programs in South Africa on Global Admissions are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in South Africa accept international students?
4 universities in South Africa list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 31, 2026.
Is South Africa affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in South Africa charge 1,527 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 253 USD. Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table.
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 1,021 degree programs that4 universities in South Africa list on Global Admissions, as of August 31, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 31, 2026".