Study Nursing in Africa
8 programmes in nursing at 3 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
Nursing programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Nursing | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Bachelor's | 3,444 USD |
| Master in Nursing (Research) | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 2,360 USD |
| Master in Nursing | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 3,496 USD |
| Master in Nursing Online | University of Nairobi | Kenya | Master's | 3,343 USD |
| PhD in Nursing | University of Nairobi | Kenya | PhD | 11,042 USD |
| Bachelor in Nursing | University of Nairobi | Kenya | Bachelor's | 2,768 USD |
| Bachelor of Nursing Science [BNurs] | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Bachelor's | — |
| PhD specialising in Nursing Science | University of Pretoria | South Africa | PhD | — |
Nursing in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3 | — | — | — |
| 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 nursing in Africa
Study Nursing in Africa: common questions
- How many nursing programmes are there in Africa?
- 8 nursing programmes at 3 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study nursing in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the nursing programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
- Are any of these nursing programmes available online?
- 1 of the 8 programmes in Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study nursing in Africa?
An advisor who knows admissions in Africa can shortlist nursing programmes for your budget and profile.