Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in Africa

50 programmes in humanities & liberal arts at 7 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 4,403 USD and 48,750 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Humanities & Liberal Arts programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Philosophy University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa PhD 1,832 USD
Master in Literature University of Nairobi Kenya Master's —
Master in Fine Art University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 3,157 USD
Bachelor in Creative Writing University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Fine Art University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space Online University of Cape Town South Africa — —
Bachelor in Philosophy St. Lawrence University Uganda Bachelor's 63,450 USD
Master in Philosophy University of Nairobi Kenya Master's —
PhD in Literature University of Nairobi Kenya PhD —
Doctor of Philosophy University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa PhD 2,053 USD
PhD in DMus specialising in Performing Art University of Pretoria South Africa PhD —
BAHons specialising in Visual Studies University of Pretoria South Africa — —
BAHons specialising in Philosophy University of Pretoria South Africa — —
Master in MA specialising in Visual Studies University of Pretoria South Africa Master's —
PhD specialising in Visual Studies University of Pretoria South Africa PhD —
Master in MA specialising in Philosophy University of Pretoria South Africa Master's —
Bachelor in BA specialising in Visual Studies University of Pretoria South Africa Bachelor's —
Master in MA specialising in Philosophy (Coursework) University of Pretoria South Africa Master's —
PhD specialising in Creative Writing University of Pretoria South Africa PhD —
Master in MA specialising in Creative Writing University of Pretoria South Africa Master's —
Master in MA specialising in Digital Culture and Media University of Pretoria South Africa Master's —
PhD specialising in Digital Culture and Media University of Pretoria South Africa PhD —
PhD specialising in Philosophy University of Pretoria South Africa PhD —

Humanities & Liberal Arts in Africa by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 15 4,403 USD 4,403 USD 48,750 USD
Master's 17 3,157 USD 3,157 USD 3,157 USD
PhD 13 1,942 USD 2,053 USD 2,245 USD

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 humanities & liberal arts

Philosophy 12 Arts 10 Visual Arts 5 Literature 4 Writing 4 Music 3 Creative Arts 2 Culture Studies 2 Fine Art and Art History 2 Performing Arts 2

Universities for humanities & liberal arts in Africa

Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in Africa: common questions

How many humanities & liberal arts programmes are there in Africa?
50 humanities & liberal arts programmes at 7 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a humanities & liberal arts degree in Africa cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in humanities & liberal arts in Africa is 4,403 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,403 USD and 48,750 USD per year.
Can I study humanities & liberal arts in Africa in English?
Yes — 100% of the humanities & liberal arts programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (50 of 50).
Are any of these humanities & liberal arts programmes available online?
2 of the 50 programmes in Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for humanities & liberal arts in Africa?
PhD programmes, at a median of 2,053 USD per year, against 4,403 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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