Arts programs in South Africa
4 universities in South Africa offer 24 arts programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 2,692 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,692 USD and 2,692 USD.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD
Arts in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 8 | 3,754 USD | 3,754 USD | 3,754 USD |
| Master's | 9 | 2,692 USD | 2,692 USD | 2,692 USD |
| PhD | 5 | 1,562 USD | 1,750 USD | 1,750 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.
Popular arts programs in South Africa
The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in MA Fine Arts | University of Pretoria | Master's | 2,778 USD |
| Master in Music | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 486 USD |
| PhD in Creative Writing | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 1,418 USD |
| Doctor of Philosophy Wits School of Art | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 1,750 USD |
| Exploring South African Sign Language and South African Deaf Culture | Stellenbosch University | — | — |
| Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space | University of Cape Town | — | — |
Specializations within arts
Universities for arts in South Africa
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Arts in other countries
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- Ireland (269)
- Austria (179)
- China (172)
- Belgium (159)
- Germany (146)
- United Arab Emirates (143)
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