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

Programme overview

The MEng in Civil Engineering with a focal area in Fire Engineering is a coursework programme on the Stellenbosch campus. It applies scientific and engineering principles and expert judgement to the phenomena of fire and the behaviour of people in fire, protecting people, property, production and the environment; engineers from civil, mechanical, chemical, mechatronic and electrical backgrounds are welcome.

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

Coursework MEng (Structured) of 180 NQF level 9 credits: a research assignment of at least 60 and fewer than 90 credits, required modules prescribed by the department chairperson for the balance, and possibly supplementary modules, offered in semester or block format. Typical research themes: structural fire engineering; fire modelling and dynamics; material response in fire; fire safety for green energy systems; wildland fire safety; informal settlement and refugee camp fire safety.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Engineering MEng (Structured): 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 and the departmental form are required.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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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