Languages programs in South Africa
2 universities in South Africa offer 22 languages programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 3,754 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,754 USD and 3,754 USD.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD
Languages in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 9 | 3,754 USD | 3,754 USD | 3,754 USD |
| Master's | 7 | 2,692 USD | 2,692 USD | 2,692 USD |
| PhD | 3 | — | — | — |
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 languages 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in African Languages and Linguistics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 3,754 USD |
| Master in English by Research dissertation | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 2,692 USD |
| Bachelor in Theatre and Performance | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 3,754 USD |
| Exploring Afrikaans Language and Culture | Stellenbosch University | — | — |
| Exploring isiXhosa Language and Culture | Stellenbosch University | — | — |
| Exploring and Developing a Multilingual Mindset | Stellenbosch University | — | — |
Specializations within languages
Universities for languages in South Africa
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Languages in other countries
- China (4,535)
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- Canada (334)
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- Turkey (123)
- Ireland (113)
- Spain (77)
- Portugal (69)
- The Netherlands (65)
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- Social science (68)
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- Natural science (30)
- Arts (24)
- Formal science (14)
- Psychology (8)
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