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University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
The PhD in the field of Mathematics is a 2-year full-time degree or a 4-year part-time degree. The School of Mathematics has active research programmes in algebra, linear and multilinear algebra, mathematical logic, functional analysis, number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, topological groups, differential operators and partial differential equations (including symmetries and conservation laws). The (National) Centre for Excellence which attracts a large number of experts from across the world has a number of activities such as seminars, workshops and video conferencing that students can participate in with ease.
Faculty: Science | Department: Mathematics | Duration: Minimum 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Most of our graduates work in academia, education, the financial sector, in mathematical finance and in the building of mathematical / statistical models of market and consumer behaviour.
A Research Masters degree in a related field. A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application. Please ensure that you have a supervisor willing to supervise your PhD thesis.
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
STEM
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
STEM
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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