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Doctor of Philosophy (Commerce) at Rhodes University

Rhodes University, South Africa

Programme overview

A 360-credit NQF Level 10 research doctorate that may be taken in Accounting, Auditing, Computer Science, Economics, Financial Accounting, Industrial Sociology, Information Systems, Management, Management Accounting, Finance, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Organisational Psychology or Taxation.

Faculty: Faculty of Commerce  |  Duration: 2 years minimum after a Master's degree  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

An original thesis demonstrating independent research and a significant contribution at the frontier of the discipline.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University and Faculty rules: at least three years after an Honours degree or two years after a Master's degree; acceptance depends on previous academic record, an acceptable research proposal and availability of supervision expertise. The Business School requires a Master's qualification at NQF level 9 in a relevant discipline. Senate must approve the research subject before registration.

Requirements published at faculty level.

ZAR 31,930 a year (2026). PhD fee for all faculties other than Education, per year; covers tuition, supervision and examination. Tuition block fee per the 2026 fees booklet; excludes residence, departmental/additional charges and, for international students, the compulsory interna Source

Applications from all new students close on 30 September; this is also the deadline for international applicants, and no international applications are considered after 30 September. Late applications from South African applicants will be considered. The non-refundable application fee is R100.

Apply through the official page: https://ross.ru.ac.za/

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