Study Translation & Interpreting in Africa
6 programmes in translation & interpreting 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
Translation & Interpreting programmes
6 programmes
| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Translation or Interpreting | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Master in Translation | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 5,600 USD |
| PhD in Translation | University of Nairobi | Kenya | PhD | — |
| Master in Interpretation | University of Nairobi | Kenya | Master's | 2,500 USD |
| PhD in Translation and Interpreting Studies | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| Master in Translation | University of Nairobi | Kenya | Master's | 2,500 USD |
Translation & Interpreting in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| 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.
Specialisations within translation & interpreting
Translation Studies 4 Interpreting 2
Universities for translation & interpreting in Africa
Study Translation & Interpreting in Africa: common questions
- How many translation & interpreting programmes are there in Africa?
- 6 translation & interpreting programmes at 2 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study translation & interpreting in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the translation & interpreting programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (6 of 6).
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