Masters (MS) in Computer Science in South Africa
5 masters programmes in computer science 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
Computer Science programmes
5 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Computer Science | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,529 USD |
| Master in MA specialising in Information Design | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MPhil specialising in Governance and Assurance (Coursework) | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MCom specialising in Informatics | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master of Information Science [MIS] | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
Specialisations within computer science
Information Science 2 Theoretical Computer Science 1 IT Governance 1 Informatics 1
Universities for computer science in South Africa
Masters (MS) in Computer Science in South Africa: common questions
- How many computer science programmes are there in South Africa?
- 5 computer science masters programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study computer science in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the computer science programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 5).
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