2,574 Best Programs in South Africa

There are 2,574 programs in South Africa, spread across 195 universities, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Cape Town, University of Witwatersrand and University of Johannesburg.

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1Diploma

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

AdvDip in School Leadership and Management

University of Pretoria — The Advanced Diploma in School Leadership and Management at the University of Pretoria is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their educational leadership skill...

DiplomaLevel

2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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2Diploma

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

AdvDip in Visual Impairment Studies

University of Pretoria — The Advanced Diploma in Visual Impairment Studies at the University of Pretoria is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively suppo...

DiplomaLevel

2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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3Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA in Audiology

University of Pretoria — The BA in Audiology at the University of Pretoria is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of audiology and its related practices. The course cove...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Audiology

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4Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA in Fine Arts 4-year programme

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts program at the University of Pretoria is designed for creative individuals who wish to pursue a comprehensive foundation in visual arts....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Fine Arts

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5Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA in Fine Arts 5-year programme

University of Pretoria — The BA in Fine Arts at the University of Pretoria is a comprehensive 5-year programme designed for students eager to explore the realms of visual art, creativity, and art...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Fine Arts

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6Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA in Information Design

University of Pretoria — Course OverviewThe BA in Information Design at the University of Pretoria is an interdisciplinary degree that combines elements of graphic design, information architectur...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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7Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA in Speech-Language Pathology

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Pretoria is an enriching program that prepares students to assess and treat communication and swall...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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8Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA specialising in Languages

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Languages at the University of Pretoria equips students with a comprehensive understanding of language structures, cultural...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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9Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA specialising in Law

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Law at the University of Pretoria offers a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and their practical applications....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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10Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA specialising in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

University of Pretoria — The BA specialising in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at the University of Pretoria provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities of...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics

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11Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA specialising in Visual Studies

University of Pretoria — The BA specialising in Visual Studies at the University of Pretoria is designed to immerse students in the rich realm of visual culture, empowering them to critically ana...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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12Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Arts [BA] 3-year programme

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at the University of Pretoria offers an in-depth exploration of various disciplines within the humanities and social sciences. This three...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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13Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice [BCMP]

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) at the University of Pretoria is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the h...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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14Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Consumer Science specialising in Clothing Retail Management [BConSci]

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Consumer Science specialising in Clothing Retail Management at the University of Pretoria offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students wit...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Retail Management

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15Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Consumer Science specialising in Food Management [BConSci]

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Consumer Science specialising in Food Management at the University of Pretoria prepares students for the complexities of managing food systems and underst...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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16Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BChD]

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD) at the University of Pretoria is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a su...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Surgery

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17Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Dietetics [BDietetics]

University of Pretoria — Overview of the Bachelor of DieteticsThe Bachelor of Dietetics program at the University of Pretoria equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to exc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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18Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Divinity [BDiv]

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv) program at the University of Pretoria offers an in-depth exploration of theological studies, preparing students for a range of ministry an...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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19Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Drama [BDram] 3-year programme

University of Pretoria — Course OverviewThe Bachelor of Drama (BDram) is a comprehensive three-year program designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of performance and theatre. This cour...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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20Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Information Science specialising in Multimedia [BIS]

University of Pretoria — Course OverviewThe Bachelor of Information Science specializing in Multimedia (BIS) at the University of Pretoria offers students a comprehensive understanding of the rel...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Media & Communication

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21Bachelor's Degree

#16 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Arts

University of Fort Hare — The Bachelor of Arts (Extended Curriculum Programme) at the University of Fort Hare develops creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness through humanities stud...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 years full-timeDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

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22Bachelor's Degree

#16 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Politics and Law

University of Fort Hare — The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Law explores philosophical thought, political theory, and legal frameworks. It encourages critical thinking, ethical rea...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 years full-timeDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Law

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23Bachelor's Degree

#16 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce

University of Fort Hare — The Bachelor of Commerce with an Industrial Psychology stream at the University of Fort Hare is a four-year full-time program. It offers a foundation in business principl...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 Year(s)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Business & Management

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24Bachelor's Degree

#16 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce (Economics stream)

University of Fort Hare — The Bachelor of Commerce in Economics stream at the University of Fort Hare offers a comprehensive understanding of economic theories and their real-world applications. T...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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How these courses are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #150 (University of Cape Town) to #587 (University of KwaZulu-Natal); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Cape Town has the largest research record in this group, with 7,736,530 citations and an h-index of 712. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 98 bachelor's, 56 diploma, 22 master's and 10 phd / doctorate. The most common subjects are Business & Management (32), Agriculture (11), Education (11) and Medicine & Health Sciences (11). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 99% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake). Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science offers the widest choice, with 46 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in South Africa?

University of Cape Town (QS World #150), University of Witwatersrand (QS World #291) and University of Johannesburg (QS World #308) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a course take in South Africa?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do 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 courses in South Africa?

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science, with 46, ahead of Univerisity of Mpumalanga (45).

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