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.

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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.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy

University of South Africa World rank #913

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Physics & Astronomy

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?

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