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PhD specialising in Rural Development at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The PhD specialising in Rural Development involves further theoretical study as prescribed by the relevant department plus a doctoral research thesis supervised by a Faculty staff member. It sits in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, which has more than 6,500 students across 13 departments.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master of Agriculture degree (NQF level 9), or a relevant master's degree (NQF level 9), with an average of at least 65% for the research component; a CV with contactable references, a copy of the final master's dissertation, and an admission interview may be required.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026

Duration: 2 years, full-time

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