Doctorate programs in South Africa

Institutions across South Africa offer doctorate programs.

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What degree levels can I study in South Africa?

Programs in South Africa are offered at these levels: Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate.

Which fields of study can I browse in South Africa?

Fields you can browse in South Africa include Business & Management, Law, Engineering & Technology.

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198 programs found

Doctor of Philosophy in Military Geography

Universiteit Stellenbosch QS 2027 #296 =

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

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Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Science

Universiteit Stellenbosch QS 2027 #296 =

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

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PhD in 7379

Universiteit Stellenbosch QS 2027 #296 =

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy

Walter Sisulu University

Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

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Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Walter Sisulu University

Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

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Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Sciences

Walter Sisulu University

Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

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Doctor of Education in Chemistry Education

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Chemistry

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Doctor of Education in Comparative Education

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

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Doctor of Education in Curriculum Studies

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

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Doctor of Education in Early Childhood Education

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Early Childhood Education

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Doctor of Education in Educational Management

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business & Management

Program page

Doctor of Education in Guidance and Counselling

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

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Doctor of Education in Inclusive Education

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Program page

Doctor of Education in Life Sciences Education

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Religious Studies

Program page

Doctor of Education in Mathematics Education

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Mathematics

Program page

Doctor of Education in Philosophy of Education

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

Program page

Doctor of Education in Physics Education

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Physics & Astronomy

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Doctor of Education in Psychology of Education

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Psychology

Program page

Doctor of Education in Science Education

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Program page

Doctor of Education in Sociology of Education

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Geography

University of Venda THE 2025 #1501-2092

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

Program page

Doctor of Commerce

University of Zululand

Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business & Management

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce

University of Zululand

Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business & Management

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

University of Zululand

Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Computer Sciences

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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?

Doctor of Philosophy in Military Geography

Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Science

PhD in 7379

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Sciences

Doctor of Education in Chemistry Education

Doctor of Education in Comparative Education

Doctor of Education in Curriculum Studies

Doctor of Education in Early Childhood Education

Doctor of Education in Educational Management

Doctor of Education in Guidance and Counselling

Doctor of Education in Inclusive Education

Doctor of Education in Life Sciences Education

Doctor of Education in Mathematics Education

Doctor of Education in Philosophy of Education

Doctor of Education in Physics Education

Doctor of Education in Psychology of Education

Doctor of Education in Science Education

Doctor of Education in Sociology of Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Geography

Doctor of Commerce

Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

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