75 Best Bachelor's Programs in South Africa

Across South Africa, 5 universities offer 75 Bachelor's programs; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Pretoria, University of Fort Hare and Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science.

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73Bachelor's Degree

#26 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Univerisity of Mpumalanga — The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program at the University of Mpumalanga offers students a comprehensive understanding of agricultural sciences. This degree covers...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Agriculture & Environment

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74Bachelor's Degree

#26 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Univerisity of Mpumalanga — The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at the University of Mpumalanga is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental issue...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Agriculture & Environment

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75Bachelor's Degree

#26 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Univerisity of Mpumalanga — The Bachelor of Science in Forestry at the University of Mpumalanga provides an in-depth understanding of forest ecosystems, management practices, and the critical role f...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Agriculture & Environment

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Pretoria at #362 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Pretoria has the largest research record in this group, with 3,266,028 citations and an h-index of 428.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Business & Management (22), Medicine & Health Sciences (8), Languages & Linguistics (5) and Arts, Design & Architecture (5). The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Univerisity of Mpumalanga offers the widest choice, with 23 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in South Africa for Bachelor's?

University of Pretoria (QS World #362), University of Fort Hare (#16 in South Africa) and Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science (#23 in South Africa) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Bachelor's course take in South Africa?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's courses start in South Africa?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's courses in South Africa?

Univerisity of Mpumalanga, with 23, ahead of University of Pretoria (18).

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