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Nelson Mandela University

Port Elizabeth , Port Elizabeth ,South Africa

Doctor of Philosophy (Geography)

The Faculty of Science is one of seven faculties at Nelson Mandela University.  It is well established with highly-motivated academic staff, together with well-qualified technical and other support staff.

The faculty offers the following qualification types: Higher Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science Honours, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.

The qualifications of the Faculty are designed to give students an adequate grounding in the fundamental principles of their chosen fields of study.  The practical nature of these qualifications is reflected in the significant number of hours which students spend in modern, well-equipped laboratories.  The students are prepared for interesting and rewarding careers.  Short qualifications are conducted in the NMMU Continuing Education Programme to keep those in industry at the cutting edge of technology.

Staff in the Faculty has gained recognition throughout South Africa and internationally while students are sought after across the country because of the high level of training they receive.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

The medium of instruction and examination at the NMMU is English.

Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit proof of English proficiency before registration. The TOEFL or IELTS tests, available in most countries, are acceptable proof.

IELTS – 6.5 overall score with a minimum of 6 in each section.
TOEFL: PBT – 580 overall with minimums of 53 in listening, 52 in reading and 59 in structure/written
CBT – 237 overall with minimums of 19 in listening, 19 in reading and 25 in structure/written
IBT – 90 overall with minimums of 18 in listening, 17 in reading 22 in writing and 19 in speaking

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 60300 ZAR
    Annual Cost of Living: 35000 ZAR
    Application Fee: 500 ZAR
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