90 PhD programmes offered by the university

We offer a phd programme degree in Social Development at the University of Cape Town. Join us and study at our university! 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics by Coursework at University of Cape Town is offered in collaboration with other universities in sub-Saharan Africa and supported by the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) through donor funding. 

The Conservation Biology PhD at University of Cape Town is a research degree on an advanced topic under supervision which can be taken in any of the departments in the Faculty. Examination is by thesis alone. 

The Chemistry PhD at University of Cape Town is a research degree on an advanced topic under supervision which can be taken in any of the departments in the Faculty. Examination is by thesis alone. 

The PhD is a research Computer Science degree at University of Cape Town on an advanced topic under supervision. 

This Information Systems programme at University of Cape Town attempts to combine two distinct efforts: First, it attempts to create practising, experienced, qualified academics who know information systems and can guide information systems research efforts.

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

This PhD in Finance, Investment and Banking is offered by the Department of Finance & Tax at the University of Cape Town.

Postgraduate training in Physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town may be undertaken at a Masters or Doctoral level. 

The Division at University of Cape Town provides a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service and has close clinical links with paediatric Endocrinology, reproductive endocrinology and chemical pathology.

Sleep Science at the University of Cape Town is an emerging global field in human health, encompassing multiple disciplines ranging from basic science to psychology.

The Division of Hepatology at University of Cape Town incorporates the General Liver, Liver Transplant and Porphyria Clinics; and inpatient services. 

We offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Cape Town. 

At the University of Cape Town, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in  Social Work.

MSc and PhD Medical Biochemistry Programmes at University of Cape Town are by dissertation only and students need to be accepted by a potential supervisor in the Division. 

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

International Tax students at University of Cape Town need to comply with national regulations for visas etc before they are cleared for registration. 

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Occupational Therapy at University of Cape Town is offered by dissertation. This degree develops the candidate's advanced research skills, enhancing scholarship in an area of occupational therapy or occupational science.

The Department of Knowledge and Information Stewardship (DKIS) is located in the Humanities Faculty of the University of Cape Town (UCT). 

At University of Cape Town, postgraduate training in Exercise Science can be undertaken at the Honours, Masters or Doctoral level.