Study Health Sciences in South Africa
28 programmes in health sciences at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,403 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,828 USD and 4,503 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Health Sciences programmes
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Health Sciences in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 6 | 3,828 USD | 4,403 USD | 4,503 USD |
| Master's | 12 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 9 | — | — | — |
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 health sciences
Universities for health sciences in South Africa
Study Health Sciences in South Africa: common questions
- How many health sciences programmes are there in South Africa?
- 28 health sciences programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a health sciences degree in South Africa cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in health sciences in South Africa is 4,403 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,828 USD and 4,503 USD per year.
- Can I study health sciences in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the health sciences programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (28 of 28).
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