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Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is an NQF level 9, 180-credit research qualification. It enables students to evaluate literature, set research objectives, plan a research strategy and assess the quality of their solution.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Research focus areas include advanced composite and polymeric materials, computational modelling and simulation, design and optimisation, smart materials, sensors and automation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, and engineering education and sustainability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements: a Bachelor of Technology Honours degree or equivalent qualification, or conferment of status of that qualification.

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.

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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