Africa

545 PhD programmes in Africa

School for International Training4,0(1)

Online

Doctorate in Sustainability

Developed for professionals working to create a more sustainable future, Doctorate in Sustainability students at School for International Training will investigate the social, ecological, technical, and political dimensions of sustainable transformations, the relationship of science and society in advancing more sustainable futures.

Ph.D. Part-time Online

4 years$79,500/yr

University of Pretoria4,1(187)

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$1,624/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$1,406/yr

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$1,322/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$1,406/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$1,322/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$2,153/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$1,229/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$1,406/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$1,534/yr

University of Johannesburg4,2(207)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Econometrics

This Econometrics program is offered by the Department of Economics and Econometrics within the College of Business and Economics at the University of Johannesburg.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,449/yr

University of Johannesburg4,2(207)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Quality Engineering

This Quality Engineering programme is offered by the Department of Quality and Operations Management within the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment at the University of Johannesburg.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$1,449/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$1,322/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$1,322/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$1,322/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$1,406/yr

Stellenbosch University4,4(124)

Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Oenology, Viticulture and Wine Biotechnology

This Oenology, Viticulture and Wine Biotechnology programme from Stellenbosch University lead to one of the following qualifications: PhD (fields: Oenology, Viticulture or Wine Biotechnology). A dissertation containing original research in one of these fields is required.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$1,229/yr

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(146)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Medicine or Dentistry

The Doctor of Science in Medicine or Dentistry is offered within the School of Clinical Medicine or the School of Oral Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$2,384/yr

University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(131)

Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Virology

At the University of Kwazulu Natal, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Virology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$282/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$1,667/yr