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Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Full-time, Coursework) at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The MEng in Electrical Engineering by coursework focuses on advanced research in electrical or electronic engineering, grouped into computer and control systems, electrical energy systems, electronics and electromagnetics, and signal processing and machine learning. Full-time, Stellenbosch campus.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Department: Electrical and Electronic Engineering  |  Duration: Two years  |  Intake: South African applications close 30 Sep 2026; international applications close 30 Sep 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. Research areas: computer and control systems, electrical energy systems, electronics and electromagnetics, and signal processing and machine learning.

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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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