Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering: Focal Area in Water and Environmental Engineering (Full-time) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The MEng in Civil Engineering with a focal area in Water and Environmental Engineering is a full-thesis research programme on the Stellenbosch campus focused on developing and managing water resources sustainably, covering river and stormwater hydraulics, hydraulic structures, water reticulation, hydrology and climate-change impacts, using physical and numerical modelling.

Faculty: Engineering | Department: Civil Engineering | Duration: Two years | Intake: South African applications close 31 Jan 2027; international applications close 31 Oct 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Research MEng of 180 NQF level 9 credits completed as a single thesis on an approved research project, with supplementary modules prescribed by the department chairperson where needed. Research themes include hydraulic structures, sediment transport, water quality, eco-hydraulics, surface and flood hydrology, water services and treatment, sewer systems and port and coastal engineering.

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Entry requirements

Faculty of Engineering MEng (Research): applicants must hold at least a BEng, a BScHons, another relevant four-year bachelor's degree, an MTech or a PGDip (Eng); or other academic qualifications and appropriate experience approved by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the department chairperson. Selection is by the home department and is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. A CV with three referees, the departmental form are required; applicants should first agree a topic and supervisor with the department.

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The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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