PhD Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

This PhD degree is offered in the branches of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering. The Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) is an NQF 10 programme that involves the candidate preparing a thesis which must constitute a substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the subject chosen. A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application.

Faculty: Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering | Duration: 2 - 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent cognate qualification (NQF 9) with a 65% average. A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application. View a list of potential supervisors. Download the Confirmation of Supervision Form.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Research and PhD applicants must approach the relevant school or department to discuss the research topic and availability of a supervisor before applying.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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