South Africa currently has more than 20 public universities, each with varying tuition fees based on institutional policies, study type, and duration.
According to the latest ranking by Times Higher Education for 2024, 12 of these universities have earned spots among the world’s top tertiary institutions. The ranking evaluates global performance, focusing on research-intensive universities and encompassing 1,904 institutions across 108 countries and regions.
It relies on 18 calibrated indicators measuring performance in teaching, research environment, research quality, industry connections, and international outlook. The University of Oxford secured the top spot for the eighth consecutive year, followed by Stanford University and a notable rise for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in third place.
Domestically, the University of Cape Town leads South African universities, securing the 167th position globally. Stellenbosch University and the University of the Witwatersrand share the 301-350 band in the rankings, with the University of Johannesburg and the University of KwaZulu-Natal rounding out the top five in the country.
For South Africans seeking quality education at an affordable cost, local universities present a compelling option. However, for those with the financial means, popular choices for international study include the USA, the UK, Australia, and Germany, according to education platform Erudera. Studying overseas often incurs living costs exceeding R200,000 annually, while local institutions typically offer a more economical option, covering tuition and residence for nearly half that amount.
According to data from Old Mutual, the average cost of sending a graduate to university in South Africa was R55,900 in 2023. This cost is expected to rise to R95,700 by 2030 and reach R177,200 by 2038.
See some of the fees below:
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