Study Computer Science in Africa
27 programmes in computer science at 6 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,403 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,747 USD and 8,736 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Computer Science programmes
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| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Information Science [BIS] | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Bachelor's | — |
| Bachelor of Information Science specialising in Multimedia [BIS] | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Bachelor's | — |
| Bachelor of Information Science specialising in Publishing [BIS] | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Bachelor's | — |
Computer Science in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 12 | 3,747 USD | 4,403 USD | 8,736 USD |
| Master's | 8 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 5 | — | — | — |
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.
Specialisations within computer science
Information Science 11 Theoretical Computer Science 8 Cyber Security 3 Informatics 2 Computer Science 1 Computing 1 IT Governance 1
Universities for computer science in Africa
Study Computer Science in Africa: common questions
- How many computer science programmes are there in Africa?
- 27 computer science programmes at 6 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a computer science degree in Africa cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in computer science in Africa is 4,403 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,747 USD and 8,736 USD per year.
- Can I study computer science in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the computer science programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (27 of 27).
Planning to study computer science in Africa?
An advisor who knows admissions in Africa can shortlist computer science programmes for your budget and profile.