Overview

A Doctor of Philosophy programme in Land Surveying at University of Kwazulu Natal is offered where students engage in novel research supervised by academic members of staff.

Features

This is typically three years of fulltime study and normally follows on from a Master of Science Degree.

Programme Structure

Research

We are a research-led institution, producing knowledge for the rapidly-changing and information-rich world.

We have a number of research groups that specialise in areas of research in Land Surveying.

UKZN Research Space was developed to increase the visibility, availability and impact of tour students’ research output.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Geography View 8 other PhDs in Geography 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications will only be considered if applicants provide UKZN with an evaluation document from South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) stating that their post schools qualifications are equivalent to the South African requirements for admission to postgraduate studies.

Evaluation documents must be enclosed with your applications or submitted as soon as available.

Official translations must be submitted if certificates are not in English.

Note the level of performance required for postgraduate studies. Consult English Requirements.

Selection procedures differ within Schools/Colleges. Please contact the number provided in the Postgraduate Application Guide to obtain the required information for the programme you which to apply for.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

4160 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2080 ZAR per semester during 36 months.
National

4160 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2080 ZAR per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Durban

7800 - 9401 ZAR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Land Surveying.

Available Scholarships

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