Doctorate programs in South Africa

This listing covers doctorate programs in South Africa. Check durations, tuition and admission details, and refine the results with the sidebar filters.

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What degree levels can I study in South Africa?

Programs in South Africa are offered at these levels: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in South Africa?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Social Sciences & Education each have their own browsable page for South Africa. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in South Africa?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

How do I choose the right program?

Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

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198 programs found

Doctor of Administration

University of Limpopo World rank #2,753

Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa

ul.ac.za University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Religious Studies

Doctorate programs in South Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in South Africa?

Which fields of study can I browse in South Africa?

How much does it cost to study in South Africa?

How do I choose the right program?

Doctor of Administration

Doctor of Commerce

Doctor of Laws

Doctor of Medicine

Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Commerce

Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology

Doctor of Health Sciences in Complementary Medicine

Doctor of Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Science

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science

Doctor of Philosophy in Innovation and Development

Doctor of Agriculture

Doctor of Communication in Language Practice

Doctor of Education

Doctor of Human Resource Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Health

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology

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