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

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

Full-thesis MEng in electrical or electronic engineering, with research done under an academic supervisor. Research areas are Computer and Control Systems, Electrical Energy Systems, Electronics and Electromagnetics, and Signal Processing and Machine Learning.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Department: Electrical and Electronic Engineering  |  Duration: Two years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A research thesis of at least 180 credits at NQF level 9 in one of the department's four research areas, such as control and automation, power converters and machines, radar and antennas, or pattern recognition and speech processing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must first identify a supervisor whose research aligns with their interests; applicants without a confirmed supervisor are not considered. Supporting documents: CV with three referees, departmental form, and a sample of best written work (for example a research abstract or published article). Stellenbosch University MEng (Research) programmes: applicants must hold at least a BEng, a BScHons, another relevant four-year bachelor's degree, an MTech or a PGDip (Eng), or hold other academic degree qualifications and appropriate experience approved by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the department chairperson. Selection by the home department is required irrespective of the admission requirements, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

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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