Overview
About the programme
Research includes theoretical and experimental high energy physics, materials physics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, astronomy and astrophysics, high-throughput electronics, photonics, space propulsion, and physics education.
The School of Physics at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has significant experimental infrastructure in Condensed Matter Physics and Photonics and has strong links with CSIR, iThemba LABS and NECSA.
Programme Structure
The PhD in Physics is offered in the specialisations of:
- Physics
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Computational Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Crystallography
- High Energy Physics
- Nuclear Physics
- Particle Physics
- Theoretical Physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- offered throughout the year with multiple intakes
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics View 8 other PhDs in Physics 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
- A Research Masters degree in a related field.
- A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application.
Tuition Fee
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International
29950 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29950 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
29950 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29950 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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