Study Environmental Science in South Africa
8 programmes in environmental 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
Environmental Science programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Environmental Studies | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Master in Environmental Science | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,572 USD |
| Bachelor in BSc in Ecology 4-year programme | University of Pretoria | Bachelor's | — |
| Master in MSc specialising in Ecology | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MSc specialising in Environmental Health | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Bachelor in BSc in Ecology | University of Pretoria | Bachelor's | — |
| PhD specialising in Environmental Science and Society | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
| PhD specialising in Environmental Health | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
Environmental Science in South 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.
Specialisations within environmental science
Environmental Studies 4 Ecology 3 Environmental Science 1
Universities for environmental science in South Africa
Study Environmental Science in South Africa: common questions
- How many environmental science programmes are there in South Africa?
- 8 environmental science programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study environmental science in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the environmental science programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
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