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, 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 Public Health

University of South Africa QS 2027 #951-1000

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Public Health

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Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and International Affairs

University of South Africa QS 2027 #951-1000

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

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Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies

University of South Africa QS 2027 #951-1000

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

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Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work

University of South Africa QS 2027 #951-1000

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

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Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology

University of South Africa QS 2027 #951-1000

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

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Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics

University of South Africa QS 2027 #951-1000

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Applied Mathematics & Statistics

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Doctor of Psychology

University of South Africa QS 2027 #951-1000

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Psychology

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Doctor of Social Work

University of South Africa QS 2027 #951-1000

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Social Work

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Doctor of Laws

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Law

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Doctor of Music

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Music

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Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

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Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Health

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Animal Science

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Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Sciences

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Communication Studies

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Doctor of Philosophy in Computer and Information Sciences

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Health Sciences

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Laws

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Law

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Pharmacy

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Transdisciplinary Health Sciences

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Health Sciences

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Visual and Performing Arts

North-West University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Performing Arts

Program page

Doctor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Materials Science

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Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

Vaal University of Technology

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business Administration

Program page

Doctor of Agriculture

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Program page

Doctor of Business and Management Sciences

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business Administration

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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 Public Health

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and International Affairs

Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work

Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology

Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics

Doctor of Psychology

Doctor of Social Work

Doctor of Laws

Doctor of Music

Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture

Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Health

Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer and Information Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Laws

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy

Doctor of Philosophy in Transdisciplinary Health Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Visual and Performing Arts

Doctor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

Doctor of Agriculture

Doctor of Business and Management Sciences

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