Masters (MS) in Medicine (MBBS) in South Africa
10 masters programmes in medicine (mbbs) at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,157 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,778 USD and 3,157 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Medicine (MBBS) programmes
10 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Medicine | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| Master of Science in Medicine (Research) | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| Master of Science in Medicine | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| Master in Genomic Medicine | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 614 USD |
| Master in Vaccinology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 2,778 USD |
| Master in MChD in Maxillo-facial and Oral Surgery | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MMed in Thoracic Surgery | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MMed in Paediatric Surgery | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MMed in Surgery | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MMed in Plastic Surgery | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
Specialisations within medicine (mbbs)
Medicine 5 Surgery 5
Universities for medicine (mbbs) in South Africa
Masters (MS) in Medicine (MBBS) in South Africa: common questions
- How many medicine (mbbs) programmes are there in South Africa?
- 10 medicine (mbbs) masters programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a medicine (mbbs) degree in South Africa cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in medicine (mbbs) in South Africa is 3,157 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,778 USD and 3,157 USD per year.
- Can I study medicine (mbbs) in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the medicine (mbbs) programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 10).
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