Overview
Study for the PhD Engineering degree at Stellenbosch University usually takes at least three years on a full-time basis.
Features
- The maximum time allowed for the PhD programme is four years for full-time study and seven years for part-time study.
- In addition to the dissertation, students must also submit at least one research paper and at least one ready for submission (by the time the examination takes place) on their research work, for publication in professional journals. The articles must be of a standard approved by the promoter.
- Part-time students must have off-campus access to the Internet and e-mail. All students have to attend classes, tests and examinations on campus.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Numerical Methods;
- Advanced Design;
- Advanced Dynamics;
- Advanced Fluid Dynamics;
- Advanced Heat Transfer.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology View 8 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Each PhD candidate must submit, typically within 6 to 9 months after first registration irrespective of official start date and taking into account the due dates given below, a written research proposal and an executive summary. The research proposal (typically 20-30 pages long) must contain the following:
- An extensive exposition of the literature relevant to the PhD study, as well as synthesis and evaluation of the most important themes found in the literature.
- A clear explanation of the study's objectives, with specific reference to how it relates to previously published work, and what the expected original contribution of the study will be.
- A clear explanation of the infrastructure (including software, equipment, laboratories, operating cost, etc.) that will be required to complete the study, as well as arrangements that have been made to ensure that the infrastructure will be available.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Stellenbosch
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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