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533 Affordable PhD programmes in Africa

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Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

English Studies

Doctoral study in the English Department is possible in a range of topics in literary and cultural studies as well as in creative writing. We offer a English Studies degree at the Stellenbosch University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,319/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Botany

At the at the Stellenbosch, we offer our graduate students a unique a phd degree in Botany. We hope you will join us! 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,403/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Plant Pathology

We offer our graduate students at the Stellenbosch University a unique phd degree in Plant Pathology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,226/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

General Linguistics

The general aim of the PhD General Linguistics program at Stellenbosch University is to prepare and guide students intellectually in doing advanced research in specific (sub)areas of linguistics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,319/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Geoinformatics

The Geoinformatics programme at Stellenbosch University is research-based and contains no coursework. The student completes a dissertation of about 90 000 words on a selected geoinformatics research problem.   

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,403/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(189)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Practical Theology

The outcome of a Practical Theology programme at University of Pretoria is highly specialised, research-based knowledge and expertise.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,621/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Ancient Cultures

The programme requires the writing of a dissertation that contains the results of independent and original research on a research problem through which the student makes a substantial contribution to their field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,319/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Socio-Informatics

The Socio-Informatics programme at Stellenbosch University does not involve any formal lectures, class work or assessments (other than that of the dissertation itself). 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,531/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Electrical or Electronic Engineering

The Electrical or Electronic Engineering research activities at Stellenbosch University in our department are led by individual supervisors. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$2,148/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

This Psychology programme at Stellenbosch University, which requires a minimum of two years of study, focuses on the acquisition and broadening of knowledge in a specific area of psychology at an advanced level. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,319/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Urban and Regional Science

The Urban and Regional Science programme at Stellenbosch University is presented by the Centre for Regional and Urban Innovation and Statistical Exploration (CRUISE) of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,319/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Physics

The Physics Department at Stellenbosch University is host to a South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) research chair in Photonics, Ultrafast and Ultra intensive Laser science.​​

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,403/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(124)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences

For the DSc degree at Stellenbosch University a number of advanced original research and/or creative work in Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences or Wood and Wood Products Sciences is required. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,403/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(131)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Physics

Physics at University of Kwazulu Natal studies the structure and behaviour of individual atoms and their components, the different forces of nature and their relationships, the physical properties of matter, and phenomena such as electricity and magnetism. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$282/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(147)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Literature

This Doctor of Literature degree is offered within the School of Literature, Language and Media at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,925/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(147)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Metallurgical Engineering

This PhD degree in Metallurgical Engineering is offered by the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$2,498/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(156)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Business Administration

PhD Business Administration students at the University of Cape Town are a vital part of our research community and research strategy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,664/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(389)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Applied Mathematics

A doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,381/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(389)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Nursing

A doctoral degree in Nursing at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,381/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(156)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Commercial Law

We offer a PhD in Commercial Law programme degree at the University of Cape Town. Join us and study at our university!  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,664/yr

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