Overview
About the programme
The research for the dissertation will fall under one of the following sub-disciplines: Environmental, geotechnical, materials, structural, water, and project & construction management. The dissertation is conducted under the supervision of an academic from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Programme Structure
This PhD is offered in the fields of:
- Environmental Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Project and Construction Management
- Structural, Materials and Water Engineering
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- offered throughout the year with multiple intakes
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction View 9 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in South AfricaAcademic 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
- Masters degree in which at least half of the credits were allocated to a research project
- Agreement to supervise from an academic of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Tuition Fee
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International
36110 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36110 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
36110 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36110 ZAR per year during 24 months.
- R6,970 registration fee for international students
Living costs for Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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