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Study Computer Science in South Africa 🇿🇦

South Africa offers 102 Computer Science programs across 30 universities. 97% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

102 Programs
30 Universities
97% STEM
1% Scholarships

Why South Africa for Computer Science?

Living Cost

$6,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (65) Master (23) PhD (11) Certificate (3)

Top Universities for Computer Science in South Africa

University of Cape Town

Cape Town · National rank #1 · QS #150

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Bachelor Master of Science in Data Science · Master
Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch · National rank #2 · QS #302

MSc in Computer Science · Master Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci) · Bachelor MSc in Data Science · Master
University of the Witwatersrand

Johannesburg · National rank #2 · QS #291

Master of Science in Data Science · Master Master of Science in Computer Science · Master
University of Pretoria

Pretoria · National rank #3 · QS #362

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Bachelor Master of Science in Data Science · Master
University of Johannesburg

Johannesburg · National rank #3 · QS #308

PhD in Computer Science · PhD Master of Science in Data Science · Master
University of KwaZulu-Natal

Durban · National rank #4 · QS #558

Master of Science in Computer Science · Master
Walter Sisulu University

Mthatha · National rank #5

B.Tech: Information Technology (Software Development) · Bachelor B.Tech: Information Technology (Communication Networks) · Bachelor
University of South Africa (UNISA)

Pretoria · National rank #7 · QS #851

Master of Science in Information Technology · Master Master of Science in Data Science · Master Bachelor of Science in Computing · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science · PhD
North-West University

Potchefstroom · National rank #7 · QS #951

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Bachelor
Eduvos

Johannesburg · National rank #9

Higher Certificate in Computing · Certificate
Nelson Mandela University

Port Elizabeth · National rank #9

Master of Technology in Information Technology · Master Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Bachelor
Rhodes University

Grahamstown · National rank #11 · QS #1001

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science · PhD Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Bachelor
Tshwane University of Technology

Pretoria · National rank #12

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology · PhD
Durban University of Technology

Durban · National rank #14

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology · Bachelor Master of Technology in Information Technology · Master
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Town · National rank #15

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology: Software Development · Bachelor Master of Science in Information Technology · Master Master of Technology in Information Technology · Master Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology · PhD Bachelor of Science in Information Technology · Bachelor
University of Zululand

KwaDlangezwa · National rank #15 · QS #1000

Computer Science · Bachelor
University of Limpopo

Polokwane · National rank #16

PhD in Computer Science · PhD Master of Science in Computer Science · Master Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Bachelor
University of Fort Hare

Alice · National rank #17

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Bachelor
Vaal University of Technology

Vanderbijlpark · National rank #19

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in Software Engineering · Bachelor Master of Science in Information Technology · Master Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology · PhD
University of Venda

Thohoyandou · National rank #19

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Bachelor

All Programs

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Cyber Security

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology: Software Development

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Information Technology

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Master STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Support Services

Boston City Campus & Business College

Bachelor STEM

MSc in Computer Science

Stellenbosch University

Master STEM

Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci)

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

Tshwane University of Technology

PhD STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology

Damelin

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Information Technology

Sol Plaatje University

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in Software Engineering

Vaal University of Technology

Bachelor STEM

IIE Bachelor of Information Technology in Business Analysis

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Informatics

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor STEM

Diploma in Information Technology in Software Development

Damelin

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

Rhodes University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Mangosuthu University of Technology

Bachelor STEM

B.Tech: Information Technology (Software Development)

Walter Sisulu University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Durban University of Technology

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Information Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

North-West University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Technology in Information Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Master STEM

IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application Development

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Pretoria

Bachelor STEM

MSc in Data Science

Stellenbosch University

Master STEM

Computer Science

University of Zululand

Bachelor STEM Aid

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in Network Management

Boston City Campus & Business College

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Data Science

University of the Witwatersrand

Master STEM

Master of Technology in Information Technology

Durban University of Technology

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Data Science

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Computing

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Cape Town

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Information Technology

Vaal University of Technology

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

University of South Africa (UNISA)

PhD STEM

PhD in Computer Science

University of Limpopo

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Limpopo

Master STEM

IIE Master of Information Technology

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Master STEM

National Diploma: Information Technology (Software Development)

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

National Diploma: Information Technology (Networking)

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

National Certificate: Information Technology (Systems Development)

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of the Witwatersrand

Master STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Business Analysis

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Robotics and Automation

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

IIE Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in Network Management

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Bachelor STEM

IIE Master of Science in Information Technology

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Master STEM

IIE Master of Information Technology in Software Engineering

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Master STEM

IIE Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

University of Mpumalanga

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Sol Plaatje University

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

Sol Plaatje University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science Honours in Data Science

Sol Plaatje University

Master STEM

Higher Certificate in Computing

Eduvos

Certificate STEM

Diploma in Information Technology

Mangosuthu University of Technology

Bachelor STEM

Master of Technology in Information Technology

Nelson Mandela University

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Software Development

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Certificate STEM

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

Vaal University of Technology

PhD STEM

3-month IT Certificates

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Certificate STEM

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Limpopo

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Information Technology in Network Management

Damelin

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Mpumalanga

Bachelor STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Game Design

Vega School

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Computer Science

University of Johannesburg

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Data Science

Sol Plaatje University

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Venda

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bachelor STEM

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology

Mangosuthu University of Technology

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Information Communication Technology

University of Mpumalanga

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Sol Plaatje University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Data Science

University of Cape Town

Master STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Technical Support

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Central University of Technology

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Game Development

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Systems Development (Web Development)

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Systems Development (Mobile Development)

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Software Development

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Information Technology

Central University of Technology

Master STEM

IIE Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

Central University of Technology

PhD STEM

B.Tech: Information Technology (Communication Networks)

Walter Sisulu University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Rhodes University

Bachelor STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Cloud Computing

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

Diploma in Information Technology in Software Development

Boston City Campus & Business College

Bachelor STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Systems Development (Data Science)

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Sol Plaatje University

Bachelor STEM

Diploma in Information Technology

Boston City Campus & Business College

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Data Science

University of Johannesburg

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Boston City Campus & Business College

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development

Damelin

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Computer Science

Sol Plaatje University

PhD STEM

National Diploma: Information Technology (Technical Support)

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Data Science

University of Pretoria

Master STEM

Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Blockchain Technology

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor STEM

National Certificate: Information Technology (End User Computing)

CTU Training Solutions

Bachelor

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Fort Hare

Bachelor STEM

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Computer Science in South Africa?
Tuition for Computer Science programs in South Africa varies by university. 1% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $6k.
What are the English language requirements for Computer Science in South Africa?
English-taught Computer Science programs in South Africa typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Computer Science programs are in South Africa?
Abroadly lists 102 Computer Science programs at 30 universities across South Africa. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Computer Science programs in South Africa STEM-designated?
97% of Computer Science programs in South Africa carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is South Africa a good country for Computer Science students?
South Africa is a strong choice for Computer Science with 30 universities offering these programs. The primary language is English.
What degree levels are available for Computer Science in South Africa?
In South Africa, Computer Science programs are offered at: Bachelor (65 programs), Master (23 programs), PhD (11 programs), Certificate (3 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.