Overview

About the programme

The research for the dissertation will fall under one of the following sub-disciplines: Environmental, geotechnical, materials, structural, water, and project & construction management. The dissertation is conducted under the supervision of an academic from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Programme Structure

This PhD is offered in the fields of:

Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Project and Construction Management
Structural, Materials and Water Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

offered throughout the year with multiple intakes

Language

English

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100

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction View 9 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Masters degree in which at least half of the credits were allocated to a research project
Agreement to supervise from an academic of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40800 ZAR / year

≈ 40800 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

40800 ZAR / year

≈ 40800 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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