Study Archaeology in Africa
8 programmes in archaeology at 2 universities in 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
Archaeology programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Geographical and Archaeological Studies | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Master in Archaeological Heritage Management | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 1,547 USD |
| Bachelor in Archaeology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Master in Archaeology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| PhD in in Archaeology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| Master in MA specialising in Archaeology | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
| BAHons specialising in Archaeology | University of Pretoria | South Africa | — | — |
| PhD specialising in Archaeology | University of Pretoria | South Africa | PhD | — |
Archaeology in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 3 | — | — | — |
| 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 archaeology in Africa
Study Archaeology in Africa: common questions
- How many archaeology programmes are there in Africa?
- 8 archaeology programmes at 2 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study archaeology in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the archaeology programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
Planning to study archaeology in Africa?
An advisor who knows admissions in Africa can shortlist archaeology programmes for your budget and profile.