Study Economics in Africa
19 programmes in economics at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,324 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,649 USD and 11,625 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
19 programmes
Economics in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | 4,649 USD | 5,324 USD | 11,625 USD |
| Master's | 7 | 1,210 USD | 2,190 USD | 4,539 USD |
| PhD | 4 | — | — | — |
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 economics in Africa
Study Economics in Africa: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in Africa?
- 19 economics programmes at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in Africa cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in economics in Africa is 5,324 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,649 USD and 11,625 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the economics programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (19 of 19).
- Which degree level is cheapest for economics in Africa?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 2,190 USD per year, against 5,324 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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