About the programme
The Faculty of Health Sciences continues to exemplify and build on the University of Pretoria's vision of being a leading research-intensive university in Africa: it is recognised internationally for its quality, relevance and impact, as well as for creating knowledge, developing people and making a difference locally and globally.
The Faculty's research output has grown, in response to the need for research that is relevant to the improvement of health and health care and advancing medicine in South Africa, Africa and globally. This Neurology programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
- Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
- A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.
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 – 83
Other requirements
General requirements:
- MBChB (or equivalent) degree or relevant master's degree.
- Online application (fill in first and second choice) and application fee.
Tuition Fees
- International: 2,287 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year). International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country.
- Domestic: 2,287 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year). Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Additional Details: Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,725.
Living costs
Pretoria, South Africa – 742-891 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Neurology.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Various benefits – Deadline 2026-10-07
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships – Various benefits – Deadline 2027-06-03
- ServiceScape Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 2026-11-30
- ACES Scholarships – 3500 USD – Deadline 2026-11-15
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Various benefits
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 2027-03-01
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 2026-10-31
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 2027-01-13
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – 3000 USD – Deadline 2026-12-31
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Various benefits – Deadline 2026-12-31
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1500 USD
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12000 USD – Deadline 2027-01-11
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship – 5000 USD