u/Kobeism

Hi everyone,

I have been accepted into a PhD program at UNISA and will be registering during the next intake (my admission was approved after this year's deadline closed).

I would love to get some insights from UNISA graduates or scholars familiar with the international PhD experience:

1. Completion Timeline: Realistically, is it possible to complete a PhD at UNISA in 2 years if you have strong academic writing skills? (In my home country, PhDs take at least 3+ years and involve extensive coursework, which isn't feasible alongside my full-time job).
2. Tuition Fees: Can anyone confirm if the total annual fee for international PhD students comes out to approximately R36,960/year? Also, is it possible to get that international student levy waived?

Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated!