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PhD in Architecture in South Africa

Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Town and Regional Planning, Howard College (PhD)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture, Howard College (PhD)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture, Doctor of Architecture - DArch:By submission of published work

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Architecture

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Architecture

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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    Urban and Regional Planning: Development Planning, Environment and Planning, Howard College (PhD)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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    Doctor of Science in Architecture DSc(Arch):

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Interior Architecture

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Theology (DTh) in Missiology with specialisation in Urban Ministry

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Town and Regional Planning, Doctor of Science in Town and Regional Planning - DSc(TRP):

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Town and Regional Planning, Doctor of Town and Regional Planning - D(TRP):

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Landscape Architecture

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Town and Regional Planning

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Theology (DTh) in Missiology with specialisation in Urban Ministry

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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PhD in Architecture in South Africa – facts and figures

In South Africa, 5 universities and colleges offer 14 PhD programmes in Architecture. Popular study locations are Pretoria, Wits, Durban and Rondebosch. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand and University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Architecture?

The directory lists 14 PhD programmes in Architecture at 5 institutions in South Africa. Popular cities include Pretoria, Wits and Durban.

How long does a PhD in Architecture take?

A PhD programme usually takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Part-time and online formats take longer; check the exact duration with each institution.

Which universities offer the most PhD programmes in Architecture in South Africa?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of South Africa and University of Cape Town.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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