Study Anthropology in South Africa
7 programmes in anthropology at 2 universities in South 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
Anthropology programmes
7 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Anthropology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| PhD in Anthropology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 1,832 USD |
| Bachelor in Anthropology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| BScHons in Physical Anthropology | University of Pretoria | — | — |
| Master in MSocSci specialising in Anthropology | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| BSocSciHons specialising in Anthropology | University of Pretoria | — | — |
| PhD specialising in Anthropology | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
Anthropology in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
| 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 anthropology in South Africa
Study Anthropology in South Africa: common questions
- How many anthropology programmes are there in South Africa?
- 7 anthropology programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study anthropology in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the anthropology programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).
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