Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

Graduates will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in a specialised area of technology. They will have a high level of overall knowledge in that specialised area, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge. Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification This qualification is intended for persons who will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in a specialised area of technology. Offering type listed: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Research Project & Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates follow a career in research and development in industry and may be employed at research institutes. They are also employed in teaching and research positions at higher education institutions.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

• A level 9 Masters qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Prospective postgraduate students for full thesis studies must first find a provisional research topic or research area, and possible supervisor. For information on the fields / areas of study and Supervisors go to: Research Areas and Supervisors (https://www.cput.ac.za/study/research-areas-and-supervisors) Acceptance is dependent on a supervisor being available for the specific field of study, as well as space / equipment availability - the student should consult with the department before submitting their application.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Doctoral applications for 2027 close on 15 March 2027 for national and international applicants. Applicants must first identify a research topic and available supervisor.

The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/postgraduate/apply

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