Overview

The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) is one of the seven faculties of the University of Johannesburg. FEBE is home to five schools, 12 departments and two technology stations.

FEBE remains a leading provider of well-qualified engineers, engineering technologists and technicians. Over the years, the Faculty has established strategic partnerships within the international higher education landscape and with key industry stakeholders.

Features

Operating within the dynamic and competitive higher education landscape, FEBE is innovative in its approach to teaching, learning, collaborative research, community engagement, international partnerships and remains at the cutting edge of technology.

The Faculty focuses on the promotion of reflective and critical thinking, novel ways of problem-solving and believes in environmentally sustainable solutions. Programmes are themed to various areas of sustainable development. This Civil Engineering programme is offered at the University of Johannesburg.

Programme Structure

Structure:

The purpose of the qualification is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering sciences and/design and synthesis, and related principles independently to specific problems of society at large.
One of the main objectives in this process is to develop an advanced capability to conduct fundamental engineering research of an original nature. It also promotes a lifelong learning approach and an aptitude for training other students in similar fields.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 9 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

An approved master’s degree in Engineering or a similar approved degree at master’s level.
Final admission to the programme will only be granted after successful presentation of a research seminar six months after enrolment.
Research topics must also be accepted and approved by the supervisors in the Faculty and finally by the Senate or Executive Committee of the Senate of the University.

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

22650 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22650 ZAR per year during 24 months.
National

22650 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22650 ZAR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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