Masters (MS) in Law in South Africa
9 masters programmes in law at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 1,527 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 1,527 USD and 1,527 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Law programmes
9 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Tax Law | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,527 USD |
| Master in Pensions Law | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,527 USD |
| Master in Environmental Law | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,527 USD |
| Master in Commercial and Business Law | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,527 USD |
| Master of Laws | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,527 USD |
| Master in Corporate Law | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,527 USD |
| Master in International Economic Law | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,527 USD |
| Master in Bioethics and Health Law | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 2,360 USD |
| Master of Laws [LLM] | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
Universities for law in South Africa
Masters (MS) in Law in South Africa: common questions
- How many law programmes are there in South Africa?
- 9 law masters programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a law degree in South Africa cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in law in South Africa is 1,527 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 1,527 USD and 1,527 USD per year.
- Can I study law in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the law programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (9 of 9).
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