Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
Apply anytime.
Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT)
Overview
We offer a Knowledge and Information Stewardship degree at the University of Cape Town.
Features
- The Department’s programme offerings include: the Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies (PGDipLIS); two Masters by coursework (the MLIS and the MPhil (specialising in Digital Curation)); Masters by research (MPhil(Res)); and, the PhD.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Library and Information Studies
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 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- a master's degree
- an honours degree, or a 4-year bachelor's degree, plus at least 1 year's registration for the master's degree
- a 3-year bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years registration for a master's degree
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to you.
- Non-residents: 2,360 AUD / year (≈ 27,170 ZAR / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students. Applies to you.
- Citizens or residents: 2,360 AUD / year (≈ 27,170 ZAR / year)
Living costs
Cape Town, South Africa
789-1,349 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 Knowledge and Information Stewardship.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, U.S. government — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — Independent provider, The Association of Commonwealth Universities — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 03 Jun 2027
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, ServiceScape — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, ACES Education Fund — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, IvyPanda — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Voice Talent Online — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Salvado Law — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027