Overview

Features

The Department at Stellenbosch University is one of the pre-eminent research departments in chemistry in South Africa and engaged in a wide range of research areas, including the largest research effort in Polymer Science in the country.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Polymer Science

Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Biochemistry View 11 other PhDs in Chemistry in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must submit an official university application form via the University's electronic application system.

Your application will be considered as soon as we receive all your supporting application documents. If we do not receive all your documents by the closing date, your application will unfortunately not be considered.

Your application documents as well as proof of payment (where applicable) must be uploaded online before the programmes' closing date.

Tuition Fee

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International

21824 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21824 ZAR per year during 36 months.
National

21824 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21824 ZAR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Stellenbosch

7630 - 10640 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.