Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026
Language
English
TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. Required score: 105.
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Food Technology
Overview
About the programme
The Faculty of Science is a vibrant, dynamic and diverse community where new technologies are developed and applied to improve the quality of all life on earth. We offer nationally and internationally accredited qualifications in scientific disciplines such as computer and numerical sciences, earth and life sciences, chemical and physical sciences.
The Faculty focuses on creating an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning, as well as generating and sharing new knowledge. Our primary contributions in academia remain the products of high-quality research and innovation. We also contribute to community engagement through township based science-enrichment projects. This Food Technology programme is offered at the University of Johannesburg.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- The purpose of the doctoral programme is to provide qualifying students with an in-depth understanding and integrated knowledge of advanced applicable theory in the field of specialisation.
- A doctoral degree in science is a pure science-based research study that requires candidates to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of the discipline of specialisation.
- The degree demands a very high level of intellectual, theoretical and practical specialized science knowledge and insight into problems related to the field of study and of the application of advanced experimental methods and techniques of the modern research, as well as of fundamental scientific and academic values in generating, processing, interpreting and presenting research data orally and in written form.
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 — required score: 105.
Other requirements
General requirements
- For admission to a doctoral programme, applicants must have successfully completed a relevant master programme in the same or relevant field of study or discipline.
- Students applying for Doctoral degree studies in general need to have obtained their previous relevant degree with an average mark of at least 65% or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 2,052 AUD / year (≈ 23,620 ZAR / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 2,052 AUD / year (≈ 23,620 ZAR / year)
Living costs
Johannesburg, South Africa: 733–1,046 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Food Technology.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits — Deadline 2026-10-07
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — Various benefits — Deadline 2027-06-03
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 2026-11-30
- ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD — Deadline 2026-11-15
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 2026-10-31
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 2027-03-01
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 2027-01-13
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD — Deadline 2026-12-31
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD — Deadline 2027-01-11