Overview
About the programme
Our team of academic, technical and support staff are committed to the vision to maintain and build its reputation as a world-leading hub of knowledge and development in the fields of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in Africa and beyond, and to render excellent and outstanding service to our students.
We boast staff who are experts in various field of engineering and, apart from being committed lecturers, are also actively involved in cutting edge research activities that spans a range of areas in Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. This PhD in Metallurgical Engineering is offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Programme Structure
Structure:
- The PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis only.
- This thesis must constitute a substantial contribution to the advancement of new knowledge in the subject chosen as such, the degree demands the capacity to pursue independent research and analysis at the highest level.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- offered throughout the year with multiple intakes
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Materials Science View 3 other PhDs in Materials Science in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent cognate qualification (NQF 9)
- A supervisor from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment must be identified and approached prior to application
Tuition Fee
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International
36110 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36110 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
36110 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36110 ZAR per year during 24 months.
- R6,970 registration fee for international students
Living costs for Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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