Computer Science

The Faculty has extensive and cutting-edge teaching, learning and laboratory facilities integrated with the excellent suite of facilities and services offered by the University. We facilitate access to our qualifications through our extended programmes but expect our students to excel and develop as future professionals through our programme offering. This Computer Science programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.

Programme 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.

Duration

• Full-time: 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

• Starting July 2027
• Apply before May 2027

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 83

General requirements

• MSc degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)
• At least 70% for the research component at master’s level

Tuition Fees

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

• International: 2,287 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)
• Domestic: 2,287 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)

Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,725

Living costs

Pretoria, South Africa: 742-891 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.