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
- Finance
- Banking
- Investment
Overview
A PhD thesis at the University of Cape Town must be an original, coherent and consistent body of work that reflects the candidate's own efforts.
Features
- The Finance thesis may not be more than 80,000 words. A candidate will undertake research, and such advanced study as may be required, under the guidance of a supervisor or supervisors appointed by the Senate.
Programme Structure
Research:
- After the research, the candidate shall submit a thesis for examination.
- This will occur after receiving an indication from the supervisor that the thesis is acceptable for submission.
- However, a candidate is barred from a submission without the supervisor's approval.
- The candidate must inform the Doctoral Degrees Board Officer in writing of their intention.
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 suitable degree at the Masters level. Acceptance of the programme is dependent on a research proposal being approved and the availability of a supervisor.
- Provisional candidates will be required to present the proposal to the Departmental PhD Committee, which will decide whether the student's PhD candidacy can be confirmed. The proposal has to be presented within six (6) months of first registration.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you, Non-residents): 2,347 AUD / year ≈ 27,170 ZAR / year
- Domestic (Applies to you, Citizens or residents): 2,347 AUD / year ≈ 27,170 ZAR / year
Living costs
Cape Town, South Africa: 785-1,342 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Finance, Investment and Banking.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — Various benefits — Deadline 03 Jun 2027
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027