Cape Peninsula University Technology 2 is an established institution in Cape Town offering quality programmes with strong academic standards and student support.

North-West University is a comprehensive, multi-campus South African institution with campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark. The Faculty of Humanities offers BA International Relations, covering African multilateralism, global political economy, South African foreign policy and international security. NWU's Potchefstroom campus is known for strong academic support systems and a structured learning environment. The university's focus on North West Province — bordering Botswana — creates unique opportunities for practical exposure to cross-border governance and SADC affairs. Affordable tuition makes NWU one of the most cost-effective choices for IR study in South Africa.