Master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering (Full-time) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The MEng in Electronic Engineering by full thesis 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, under the supervision of an academic staff member. Full-time, Stellenbosch campus.

Faculty: Engineering | Department: Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Duration: Two years | Intake: South African applications close 31 Jan 2027; international applications close 31 Jan 2027 | 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 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 (Research); the programme page lists the same faculty-wide minimum as the other MEng programmes: 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 and a sample of best written work are required; applicants must first identify a supervisor whose research aligns with their interests; applicants without a confirmed supervisor are not considered.

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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