Overview

Understanding the impact of our oceans on the atmosphere and ultimately climate change is central to many of the research interests of staff in the department.

Features

Oceanography emphasis at University of Cape Town is on the physical environment in the oceans and atmosphere and their interactions.

The main focus of the department is on teaching and research in physical oceanography, atmospheric science and climatology in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Coastal oceanography

Numerical modelling

Operational oceanography

Marine and coastal meteorology

Climate change and variability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

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More details

Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Oceanography

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Departmental application form + attach a full CV (include work experience and copies of academic transcripts)

A UCT Online application form (if you are a foreign student, please read the relevant information on the Science Faculty website for postgraduate studies)

A 200-word statement on your research interest. (Please use the departmental website to determine if your research interests fit with departmental research strengths)

Prospective students will also need to propose a supervisor in the application enclosed so you should familiarize yourself with staff members interests (through, for instance, the departmental staff page and published research).

Students who have completed their Masters degree elsewhere are required to submit a passport sized photograph with their application

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27170 ZAR / year

≈ 27170 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

27170 ZAR / year

≈ 27170 ZAR / year

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Oceanography.

Available Scholarships

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