List of 50 Best Universities in Africa 2024

The beautiful continent of Africa holds a large proportion of the world’s natural resources, both renewables and non-renewables. The continent has immense potential that is being recognised by the whole world. It houses breathtaking landscapes, ranging from stunning savannahs and vast deserts to pristine coastlines and lush rainforests. Studying in Africa enables you to see for yourself the continent’s unparalleled natural beauty ethically, sustainably, and safely. Various African countries like South Africa are renowned for their world-class education. Keep reading this blog to learn about the 50 best universities in Africa. 

Why Study in Africa?

Tons of students choose Africa to pursue their education every year and for very good reasons. Before jumping into the list of 50 best universities in Africa, let’s see some of the major reasons for studying here: 

Affordable Education

One of the best things about studying in Africa is that it offers high-quality education at a very affordable price when compared to other popular study-abroad destinations. This allows you to receive a world-class education and international exposure without breaking the bank. 

Home to Top-Ranked Universities 

Africa houses some of the highest-ranked universities in the world that are known for their excellent curriculum, high-quality education, and great faculty. 

Diverse Culture

Africa is a very diverse country, boasting rich cultures, each with unique traditions, art, music, and food. So, living here will expand your horizons by allowing you to experience different cultures and traditions. 

Also Read: MBA in South Africa

Top Universities

Many countries in Africa house some of the most prestigious universities in the world that boast a world-class education system. The curriculum of these institutes is globally recognised and they have a long track record of academic excellence. 

Here are the 50 best universities in Africa:

University	QS World University Rankings 2024	THE World University Rankings 2024
University of Cape Town	=173	167
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg	=264	301–350
Stellenbosch University	283	301–350
University of KwaZulu-Natal	621-630	501–600
University of Pretoria	=323	501–600
Cairo University	=371	801–1000
North-West University	801-850	601–800
Mansoura University	1001-1200	801–1000
University of Johannesburg	306	401–500
The American University in Cairo	=415	801–1000
Ain Shams University	721-730	1001–1200
University of the Western Cape	951-1000	601–800
University of Ibadan	1401+	801–1000
Makerere University	951-1000	801–1000
University of Ghana	951-1000	1001–1200
Assiut University	1001-1200	1201–1500
Cadi Ayyad University		1201–1500
Zagazig University	1201-1400	801–1000
University of Botswana		1201–1500
University of Zimbabwe	651-670	1201–1500
Helwan University	1201-1400	1201–1500
German University in Cairo (GUC)	1201-1400	1501+
University of Constantine 1
University Abu Bekr Belkaid		1501+
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology	1401+	1001–1200
University of the Free State	1001-1200	801–1000
Durban University of Technology		1001–1200
University of Nairobi	1001-1200	1201–1500
Tanta University	1201-1400	1001–1200
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane		1201–1500
Université Hassan II de Casablanca		1201–1500
South Valley University		1201–1500
Alexandria University	901-950	801–1000
University of Mauritius		1201–1500
University Of Cape Coast	=173	601–800
University of Lagos	1401+	1001–1200
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University		1001–1200
ita – University of Mostaghanem Central
Covenant University		801–1000
University of Ilorin		1201–1500
University of Namibia		1201–1500
Benha University		1001–1200
University of Benin		1001–1200
Abdelmalek Essaâdi University		1501+
University Of Science And Technology Houari Boumediene		1501+
The University of Zambia		1201–1500
Rhodes University	901-950	801–1000
University of Tizi Ouzou
Addis Ababa University | Natural Sciences Campus	851-900
University of Oran 1 – Ahmed Ben Bella

Top Courses

Now that you know what are the top 50 best universities in Africa, let’s see what are some top courses that are pursued here. 

So, here are some of the top programs that are often pursued in African Countries:

• BA in Social Anthropology (Hons)
• BA in Sociology
• BA in Philosophy (Hons)
• Bachelor of Criminology and Forensic Studies
• BSc in Quantity Surveying
• MBL in Business Leadership
• MSc in Nutrition
• Master of Commerce in Development Finance
• MSc in Organizational Psychology
• LLM in International Economic Law
• MSc in Electrical Engineering
• MBA in Business Administration

Also Read: Study in South Africa: Application, Colleges, VISA & More

Average Tuition Fees

If you have made up your mind to study in an African country, then make sure you are aware of its average tuition fees. The average annual tuition fees charged by the universities in Africa are as follows:

Type of Course	Average Annual Tuition Fees
Bachelor’s	INR159,891 – INR452,443
Master’s	INR136,148 – INR419,236
PhD	INR95,889

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FAQs

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