Colleges and Universities Offering Ph.D in Computer Science in South Africa

  • Course Name: Ph.D in Computer Science(Computer Science)
  • Major Subject: Computer Science
  • Course Category: Doctorate Courses

Institutions Offering Ph.D in Computer Science

  • Tshwane University of Technology Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria  
    1. Information Networks
    Course Overview:
    -Thesis: Computer Science and Data Processing: Information Networks

    2. Multimedia
    Course Overview:
    -Thesis: Computer Science and Data Processing: Multimedia

    3. Professional Practice in Information Technology
    Course Overview:
    -Thesis: Computer Science and Data Processing: Professional Practice in Information Technology

    4. Software Development
    Course Overview:
    -Thesis: Computer Science and Data Processing: Software Development

    5. Technical Applications
    Course Overview:
    -Thesis: Computer Science and Data Processing: Technical Applications

    6. Web and Application Development
    Course Overview:
    -Thesis: Computer Science and Data Processing: Web and Application Development

    7. Business Applications
    Course Overview:
    -Thesis: Computer Science and Data Processing: Business Applications

    8. Business Information Systems
    Course Overview:
    -Thesis: Computer Science and Data Processing: Business Information Systems

    9. Information Management
    Course Overview:
    -Thesis: Computer Science and Data Processing: Information Management

    10. Knowledge Management
    Course Overview:
    -Thesis: Computer Science and Data Processing: Knowledge Management

  • University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
    Entry Requirements:
    - 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.


    Course Duration:
    2 years (Full time)
    4 years (Part time)
  • University of Johannesburg University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg  
    Admission requirements: A Master’s Degree in the relevant field

    Duration of programme:
    Minimum: 2 years
    Maximum: 4 years
  • University of Stellenbosch University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  • University of Cape Town University of Cape Town, Cape Town  
  • North West University North West University, Mafikeng  




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