Study Statistics in South Africa
9 programmes in statistics at 3 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
Statistics programmes
9 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Mathematical Statistics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,585 USD |
| PhD in Mathematical Statistics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| Bachelor in Mathematical Statistics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics Online | University of Cape Town | — | — |
| BComHons specialising in Mathematical Statistics | University of Pretoria | — | — |
| BScHons in Mathematical Statistics | University of Pretoria | — | — |
| PhD specialising in Mathematical Statistics | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
| Bachelor in BSc in Mathematical Statistics | University of Pretoria | Bachelor's | — |
| PhD specialising in Statistics | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
Statistics in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 1 | — | — | — |
| 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 programmes exist.
Universities for statistics in South Africa
Study Statistics in South Africa: common questions
- How many statistics programmes are there in South Africa?
- 9 statistics programmes at 3 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study statistics in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the statistics programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (9 of 9).
- Are any of these statistics programmes available online?
- 1 of the 9 programmes in South Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.
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