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3 Best Languages & Linguistics Universities in South Africa

University of Pretoria leads the 3 Languages & Linguistics universities in South Africa at #362 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Fort Hare (#16 in South Africa) and Central University of Technology (#24 in South Africa). The universities on this list offer 5 matching courses between them.

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How these universities 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.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 3 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is University of Fort Hare, founded in 1916.

Inside the course list

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). University of Pretoria offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

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What are the top universities for Languages & Linguistics in South Africa?

University of Pretoria (QS World #362), University of Fort Hare (#16 in South Africa) and Central University of Technology (#24 in South Africa) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Languages & Linguistics in South Africa?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Languages & Linguistics course take in South Africa?

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

When do Languages & Linguistics 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 Languages & Linguistics courses in South Africa?

University of Pretoria, with 3, ahead of University of Fort Hare (1).

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