Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
The PhD in Computer Science programme will allow you to work with leading researchers in Computer Science and become adept at independently conducting high-calibre original research. Principle fields within computer science include artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, human computer interaction, vision and graphics, formal languages, logic, database systems, computer science education and the theory of computing. The PhD in Computer Science programme allows you to work with leading researchers in Computer Science.
Faculty: Science | Department: Computer Science and Applied Mathematics | Duration: 2 - 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Dissertation.
Software engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, Academia, Robotics, Information Technology, Finance.
A Research Masters degree in a related field. A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application. A candidate will only be accepted into the programme if a staff member has agreed to supervise their research. The onus is on the applicant to contact staff members working in fields of interest. Applicants are encouraged to contact the coordinator for assistance with this process.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Research and PhD applicants must approach the relevant school or department to discuss the research topic and availability of a supervisor before applying.
Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.
Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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