2 Best Master's Universities in South Africa

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science leads the 2 Master's universities in South Africa on research impact (95,775 citations). Next come Univerisity of Mpumalanga (#26 in South Africa). The universities on this list offer 13 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

#23 in South Africa South Africa

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science

Public University · 8 courses in Master's

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2005Founded

27,500Students

—International

Admissions open

#23 in South Africa · by research impact

95,775 citations · h-index 110

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2Top pick

#26 in South Africa South Africa

Univerisity of Mpumalanga

Public University · 5 courses in Master's

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#26 in South Africa · by research impact

28,388 citations · h-index 65

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science has the largest research record in this group, with 95,775 citations and an h-index of 110.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science, founded in 2005. Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science is the largest, with 27,500 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (7), Agriculture & Environment (2), Science (1) and Education (1). The usual length is 1–2 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). Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science (#23 in South Africa) and Univerisity of Mpumalanga (#26 in South Africa) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's in South Africa?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master'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 Master's courses in South Africa?

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science, with 8, ahead of Univerisity of Mpumalanga (5).

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