8 Best Cosmetology schools in South Africa [2024 Rankings]

Below is a list of best universities in South Africa ranked based on their research performance in Cosmetology. A graph of 6.92K citations received by 320 academic papers made by 8 universities in South Africa was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Cape Town

South Africa | Cape Town

For Cosmetology

#4 in Africa

#206 in the World

Founded: 1874

2. University of KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa | Durban

For Cosmetology

#7 in Africa

#325 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 63%
Founded: 2004

3. University of Pretoria

South Africa | Pretoria

For Cosmetology

#9 in Africa

#387 in the World

Enrollment: 48,174
Founded: 1908

4. University of the Witwatersrand

South Africa | Johannesburg

For Cosmetology

#13 in Africa

#460 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Founded: 1922

5. North-West University

South Africa | Potchefstroom

For Cosmetology

#18 in Africa

#567 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 83%
Enrollment: 26,439
Male:Female: 42:58
Founded: 2004

6. University of Limpopo

South Africa | Mankweng

For Cosmetology

#22 in Africa

#845 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 1959

7. University of Stellenbosch

South Africa | Stellenbosch

For Cosmetology

#23 in Africa

#857 in the World

Founded: 1918

8. University of Johannesburg

South Africa | Johannesburg

For Cosmetology

#29 in Africa

#963 in the World

Enrollment: 49,910
Founded: 2005

The best cities to study Cosmetology in South Africa based on the number of universities and their ranks are Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, and Johannesburg.