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Study psychology in South Africa

Universities and colleges in South Africa recorded as teaching psychology, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Psychology, counselling, neuroscience

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These places carry the subject in their own name. Check each one’s course page before you apply.

Subjects we can show you in South Africa

Business and management 4Engineering 1Medicine and health 3Psychology 1Mathematics and statistics 1Art and design 1Agriculture and environment 1
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

1 institution recorded as teaching this in South Africa.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

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Other universities in South Africa

Our course data does not show psychology for these. Some may still teach it: check the course list on their website.

Rhodes University

University · Grahamstown, Eastern Cape Province
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Studying in South Africa at a glance

Living costs a month
ZAR 8,000 to ZAR 15,000
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
no post-study work route

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for psychology can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

Can I work while I study in South Africa?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in South Africa after I graduate?

There is no dedicated post-study work route; you would need a job offer and a work permit.

Will my psychology degree from South Africa let me work at home?

Psychology is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.

Scholarships to study psychology, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

From NigeriaFrom IndiaFrom PakistanFrom GhanaFrom KenyaFrom BangladeshFrom EgyptFrom IndonesiaFrom PhilippinesFrom VietnamFrom NepalFrom EthiopiaAll 224 nationalities →

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