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Africa is attracting an increasing amount of students for postgraduate degree programs. There are excellent universities located throughout the continent offering a range of PhD programs. For many, a PhD in Africa is ideal due to the research possibilities, emerging economies, political, economic and social situations, as well as quality programs and diverse student community. In addition, student… Read more

Africa is attracting an increasing amount of students for postgraduate degree programs. There are excellent universities located throughout the continent offering a range of PhD programs. For many, a PhD in Africa is ideal due to the research possibilities, emerging economies, political, economic and social situations, as well as quality programs and diverse student community. In addition, students taking a PhD in Africa can experience all that this continent has to offer with a range of cultures, cities, activities, and social scenes.

There are many PhD programs in Africa that students can choose from, for example, subjects in the fields of psychology, international relations, human rights, business development, economics, sustainability, and economics, to name a few. Students participating in a PhD in Africa will be expected to conduct research on a particular topic resulting in a dissertation that provides significant contribution to the field of study. A PhD in Africa may range in time, but generally take at least 3 years to complete.

If a PhD in Africa sounds like what you are looking for, browse the programs below to find the one that is right for you!

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PhD in Accounting and Finance
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Unicaf University (MW)
New York , USA + 14 More

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supp ... +

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
English
September 2020
Campus
Online
 

Self-Paced PhD in International Business Management
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ISM - International School of Management
Paris , France + 5 More

The ISM PhD in International Business Management prepares experienced and highly motivated business professionals to embark on careers of engaged instruction and original rese ... +

The ISM PhD in International Business Management prepares experienced and highly motivated business professionals to embark on careers of engaged instruction and original research in academia. -
PhD
Online & Campus Combined
Full-time
Part-time
4 years
English
September 2020
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

PhD in Business Administration
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Unicaf University (ZM)
Larnaca , Cyprus + 14 More

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supp ... +

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
English
September 2020
Campus
Online
 

PhD in Organizational Leadership
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Pan Africa Christian University
Nairobi , Kenya + 1 More

The Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership program seeks to produce informed scholars for the local and global context of high integrity, who have a critical and a ... +

The Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership program seeks to produce informed scholars for the local and global context of high integrity, who have a critical and a practical application of knowledge to issues related to organizational leadership, consulting, and research. -
PhD
Full-time
English
January 2020
Campus
Online
 

PhD in Industrial Sociology
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University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa

DLitt et Phil Industrial Sociology is an advanced level of study in which a candidate has to conduct independent research and produce a thesis that demonstrates a contribution ... +

DLitt et Phil Industrial Sociology is an advanced level of study in which a candidate has to conduct independent research and produce a thesis that demonstrates a contribution to knowledge in the field. The degree is assessed on the basis of the thesis only and the candidate has to satisfy the Department of Sociology and the Faculty of Humanities that the thesis is his or her own unaided work. Upon submission of the final thesis, he or she has to give an undertaking that it has not been submitted to any other institution for examination and the granting of a qualification. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
January 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Marketing Management
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Unicaf University (MW)
New York , USA + 14 More

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supp ... +

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation. -
PhD
Full-time
English
September 2020
Campus
Online
 

PhD in Information and Technology
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Unicaf University (MW)
New York , USA + 14 More

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supp ... +

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
English
September 2020
Campus
Online
 

PhD – Doctorate of Philosophy
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Unicaf University (ZM)
Larnaca , Cyprus + 14 More

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supp ... +

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
English
September 2020
Campus
Online
 

PhD in Education
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Unicaf University (ZM)
Larnaca , Cyprus + 14 More

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supp ... +

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
English
September 2020
Campus
Online
 

PhD in Marriage & Family Therapy (PMFT)
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Pan Africa Christian University
Nairobi , Kenya + 1 More

The Ph.D. in MFT is an advanced course of the MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. The program is grounded in a Christian worldview that presents a holistic perspective of human ... +

The Ph.D. in MFT is an advanced course of the MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. The program is grounded in a Christian worldview that presents a holistic perspective of human nature including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social aspects of maturation. -
PhD
Full-time
English
January 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Audiovisual Communication
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University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa

The Doctoral study programme comprises a thesis that makes an original contribution to the field of Audiovisual Communication on a topic selected in consultation with the Depa ... +

The Doctoral study programme comprises a thesis that makes an original contribution to the field of Audiovisual Communication on a topic selected in consultation with the Departmental Chairperson. A maximum of four advanced seminars on relevant aspects of the topic of study and an oral examination (the equivalent of two papers each consisting of four modules) as prescribed in the General Regulation book are required. A research article that is suitable for publication in an academic journal is required. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
January 2020
Campus
 

PhD in French
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University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa

On a more advanced level (Doctoral studies) students are encouraged to collaborate with us in our fields of expertise, i.e. the Contemporary French Novel, Autobiography; Conte ... +

On a more advanced level (Doctoral studies) students are encouraged to collaborate with us in our fields of expertise, i.e. the Contemporary French Novel, Autobiography; Contemporary French Theatre and Francophone Literature in order develop their capacities for research and critical thought. The French Department’s Doctoral Degree is designed for dedicated researchers and mainly consists of a dissertation. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
January 2020
Campus
 

DTech / DIng / DPhil in Mechanical Engineering
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University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa

This qualification is intended for students who will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in a specialised area of technology. They will be able to demons ... +

This qualification is intended for students who will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in a specialised area of technology. They will be able to demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in that specialized area, ranging from fundamental to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
2 years
English
January 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Physics
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University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Physics is to provide qualifying students with an in-depth understanding and integrated knowledge of advanced applicable theory in the field of phy ... +

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Physics is to provide qualifying students with an in-depth understanding and integrated knowledge of advanced applicable theory in the field of physics. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
January 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Business Management
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University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa

The student should develop applied competencies and practical skills in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, and application of Business Management principles, culmin ... +

The student should develop applied competencies and practical skills in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, and application of Business Management principles, culminating in independent and original scientific work. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
2 years
English
January 2020
Campus
 

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