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Doctor of Philosophy (Science) at Rhodes University

Rhodes University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science is an NQF Level 10 (360 credit) research doctorate at Rhodes University.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

May be taken in the following subjects: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Entomology, Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, Hydrology, Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Water Resource Science and Zoology.

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Application information

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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