Doctorate programs in South Africa: university: University of Pretoria

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10 programs found

Doctor of Business Administration

University of Pretoria QS 2027 #326 =

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business Administration

Program page

Doctor of Education

University of Pretoria QS 2027 #326 =

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Program page

Doctor of Laws: General

University of Pretoria QS 2027 #326 =

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Law

Program page

Doctor of Medicine: Research

University of Pretoria QS 2027 #326 =

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Program page

Doctor of Music

University of Pretoria QS 2027 #326 =

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Music

Program page

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

University of Pretoria QS 2027 #326 =

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Rehabilitation Sciences

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics

University of Pretoria QS 2027 #326 =

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomical Pathology

University of Pretoria QS 2027 #326 =

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Biological Sciences

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology

University of Pretoria QS 2027 #326 =

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Educational Psychology

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy in Reproductive Biology

University of Pretoria QS 2027 #326 =

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Biological Sciences

Program page

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Doctorate programs in South Africa: university: University of Pretoria

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 Business Administration

Doctor of Education

Doctor of Laws: General

Doctor of Medicine: Research

Doctor of Music

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics

Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomical Pathology

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy in Reproductive Biology

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