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Study Mathematics in South Africa

Mathematics degrees develop abstract and analytical thinking – algebra, analysis, geometry, statistics and applied mathematics – a foundation for research, data science, finance and engineering.

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    Mathematics Level 3

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  2. Master

    Master of Science (by dissertation) in Mathematics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  3. Bachelor

    Mathematics, Bachelor of Science with Honours - BScHons: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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    Mathematics – Statistics

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  7. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor of Science (Honours))

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  8. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  9. Master

    Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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    Mathematics – Physics

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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    Mathematics (Pure and Applied)

    Rhodes University 🇿🇦 Grahamstown, South Africa

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    Mathematics Level 4

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  13. Bachelor

    Industrial Mathematics, Bachelor of Science with Honours - BScHons: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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    Science, Mathematics & Technology

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  16. Bachelor

    Honours Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Mathematics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  18. Postgraduate

    Mathematics (Postgraduate) (Honours)

    Walter Sisulu University 🇿🇦 Unitra, South Africa

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  19. Bachelor

    BSc(Hons) Applied Mathematics

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  20. Postgraduate

    Mathematics, (Postgraduate)

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  21. Master

    Master of Arts (MA) in Mathematics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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Study Mathematics in South Africa – facts and figures

In South Africa, 15 universities and colleges offer 102 Mathematics programmes: 41 Bachelor, 20 Master and 14 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Pretoria, Potchefstroom, Rondebosch and Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand. Institutions with the widest choice: University of South Africa, North-West University and University of Cape Town.

Degrees in Mathematics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Mathematics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Mathematics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Mathematics programmes?

The directory lists 102 Mathematics programmes at 15 institutions in South Africa. Popular cities include Pretoria, Potchefstroom and Rondebosch.

How long does it take to study Mathematics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Mathematics programmes in South Africa?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of South Africa, North-West University, University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and University of KwaZulu-Natal.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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