UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN · SOUTH AFRICA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
PhD · Taught in en
At a glance
24 mo
Duration
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Tuition / yr
en
Language
PhD
Level
The University of Cape Town offers doctoral degrees by research, overseen by the Doctoral Degrees Board. Senior doctorates, awarded based on published works, are managed by individual faculties. Prospective PhD candidates are admitted based on previous academic qualifications, typically requiring a master's degree or an advanced bachelor's degree with significant postgraduate registration. The application process involves formal submission through the relevant faculty, with provisional registration granted until the research proposal is approved. Upon admission, candidates are assigned a supervisor to guide their research journey.
Entry requirements
Master's degreeRequired for PhD admission.
Honours degree or 4-year Bachelor's degreeRequires at least 1 year of Master's degree registration.
3-year Bachelor's degreeRequires at least 2 years of Master's degree registration.
Candidates are registered provisionally until their research proposals are formally approved by the Doctoral Degrees Board. Successful candidates will be formally allocated a supervisor.
Fees
Tuition (international)Please contact the Student Fees Office for international tuition fees.
Tuition (home)Please contact the Student Fees Office for domestic tuition fees.
LivingEstimated living costs are not provided. Please contact the Student Fees Office.
For any fee-related queries, please contact the Student Fees Office at fnd-feeenq@uct.ac.za.
How to apply
1. Identify FacultyDetermine the faculty relevant to your field of study (Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, or Science).
2. Submit ApplicationSubmit your formal application for admission through the relevant faculty. Refer to the [Application Directions](https://uct.ac.za/students/applications/apply/forms/#PG) for guidance.
3. Pay Application FeePay the required application fee online via the [payment portal](https://payments.uct.ac.za/admissions/).
4. Check StatusYou can check the status of your online application for postgraduate qualifications via the [UCT website](https://uct.ac.za/students/applications-apply-postgraduate-qualifications/check-your-application-status-pg).