Reach your personal goals while enriching your professional achievement. An additional qualification will give you a higher level of knowledge to understand your working world and where you fit into it. You will also develop skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving that will prepare you to adapt quicker to changes in your industry. This Econometrics program is offered at the University of Johannesburg.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- The purpose of this qualification is to develop advanced competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, analysis and application of econometric techniques.
- A qualifying candidate should show evidence of original and independent scientific work. Prospective students must prepare a research proposal in consultation with a member of staff of the School of Economics and Econometrics.
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 105
Other requirements
General requirements
- A candidate who is in possession of a master’s qualification on NQF Level 9 may apply for admission to this qualification.
- Alternatively, any other related qualification with a programme-specific minimum level of competency on NQF Level 9, and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the School of Economics.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 2,037 AUD / year ≈ 23,620 ZAR / year
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 2,037 AUD / year ≈ 23,620 ZAR / year
Living costs
Johannesburg, South Africa: 727–1,038 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 Econometrics.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline 03 Jun 2027
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027
