Study Geography in Africa
7 programmes in geography 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
Geography programmes
7 programmes
| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| Master in Geography | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| Bachelor in Geography | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Bachelor in Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Master in Geography and Environmental Studies | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 651 USD |
| PhD in Geographic Information Systems | University of Nairobi | Kenya | PhD | 4,514 USD |
| PhD in Geography | University of Nairobi | Kenya | PhD | — |
Geography in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 3 | — | — | — |
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 geography in Africa
Study Geography in Africa: common questions
- How many geography programmes are there in Africa?
- 7 geography programmes at 2 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study geography in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the geography programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).
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