Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 24 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting February 2028. Apply before Aug 2027 (International, estimated deadline); Apply before Sep 2027 (National, estimated deadline - applies if you have the same nationality as the university).
Overview
About the programme
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial and management education, as well as research and community engagement within the national, African and global context.
Our mission is to advance relevant knowledge and develop employable, innovative and diverse graduates to co-create value for society. This Accounting - Auditing programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
- Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
- A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 83
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission Requirements
- Relevant master’s degree
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 60% for the master’s degree
- A recognised audit-related professional qualification
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 2,283 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)
- Domestic: 2,283 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)
Living costs
Pretoria, South Africa: 741-889 AUD / month
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Accounting - Auditing.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — The Association of Commonwealth Universities, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 03 Jun 2027
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027