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Faculty of Engineering
Stellenbosch University South Africa
The
Faculty of Engineering
at
Stellenbosch University
is one of South Africa's major producers of top quality engineers.
Established in 1944, it currently has five Engineering Departments,
namely:
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(degrees in E&E Engineering and E&E Engineering with Computer Science)
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
(degrees in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering)
Process Engineering
(Chemical Engineering degree with elective modules in Mineral
Processing)
The Faculty is housed in a large complex of buildings with modern
facilities. It has excellent teaching and research laboratories and an
extensive support infrastructure. The Faculty has approximately 1 900
students, of whom about one third are postgraduate students.
Engineering degrees awarded at Stellenbosch University
The
Faculty
Calendar
contains
detailed information on degree programmes and their requirements.
Undergraduate
studies
BEng: Bachelor of
Engineering
This four-year degree
programme is a basic qualification in Engineering which equips the
engineer with broad training. Please note: the Bachelor of Engineering
degree is the ONLY qualification that qualifies a student to apply for
registration as a professional engineer.
Postgraduate studies
PDE: Postgraduate
Diploma in Engineering
This is a one-year
postgraduate diploma for BSc or BTech graduates,
or students who have a Bachelor's degree in a discipline other than the
one they want to pursue on a postgraduate level. It can also be followed
by Engineering graduates. This one-year programme is offered in the
fields of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering and Mineral Engineering. The aims of the PDE are to prepare
students for further postgraduate studies in Engineering or to enable
them to convert to a Master's programme.
Master's Programmes
The Faculty offers Master's Programmes in Engineering that lead to the
qualifications Master of Science in Engineering (MScEng) and Master of
Engineering (MEng) in the following fields: Chemical Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Extractive
Mineral Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and
Mechatronic Engineering.
MScEng: Master of Science in Engineering
The
MScEngprogramme (240 credits) is an in-depth study that exceeds the BEng,
BScHons, BEngSci or PDE. It is a research Master's degree with a thesis
(minimum 160 credits) as requirement for graduation. Students may be
required to complete a number of supplementary modules that are
prescribed as necessary, according to the nature of their thesis.
Depending on the department concerned, these modules may contribute up
to 80 credits of the 240 credits required. In certain departments, a
thesis alone is accepted.
MEng: Master of
Engineering
The MEng programme (180
credits) succeeds the BEng, PDE, BScHons or BEngSci.
It is a lectured programme compiled from a
number of prescribed modules (minimum 120 credits) according to each
department's requirements and an assignment (maximum 60 credits).
PhD: Doctor of
Philosophy
Before
being awarded a PhD degree, the candidate should show proof of original
research, which contributes to knowledge in the engineering profession.
This research is presented in the form of a dissertation.
PhD programmes are offered in the following
fields: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Electronic Engineering, Extractive Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering.
DEng: Doctor of
Engineering
The DEng may be awarded to
persons whose total body of research may be regarded as making an
extraordinary contribution towards engineering as a whole.
Recognition of degrees
The four-year BEng degree is accredited by the Engineering Council of
South Africa
(ECSA).
According to the conditions of the Washington Accord, through the
Engineering Council of South Africa, the BEng is also recognized in
those countries signatory to the Accord, i.e. Australia, Canada, Hong
Kong, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and
the United States of America.
In addition, Stellenbosch University's engineering degrees generally
provide direct admission to postgraduate study programmes in Engineering
at international universities.
Research
The Faculty of Engineering is at the forefront of basic and applied
research, and enjoys international recognition for its work. By focusing
on cutting-edge and inter-disciplinary research, the Faculty is
experiencing strong growth in its research and postgraduate programmes.
It has a long tradition of close cooperation with industry. Both
contract research and consultation for industry are facilitated by
various internal organisations. These include:
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Centre for Process Engineering
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Centre for Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Centre for Civil Engineering
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Institute for Thermodynamics and Mechanics
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Institute for Industrial Engineering.
Research activities are supported by excellent staff, as well as
world-class experimental laboratories, computational facilities and
research infrastructure. We are fortunate in attracting students of the
highest calibre. Postgraduate students can expect to be supervised by
top-notch researchers and academics who share their knowledge in a
collegial environment.
Our faculty is research-intensive and is one of the largest contributors
to the research income of Stellenbosch University.
The historic, picturesque town of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
is a vibrant university town with a rich history. It is South Africa's
second oldest town after Cape Town, and was founded in 1679. The town
has approximately 170 000 inhabitants. The picturesque town has oak
tree-lined streets and is surrounded by majestic mountains and
vineyards. The Stellenbosch wine region is one of the oldest in the
Southern Hemisphere. Stellenbosch is situated about 60 km from Cape
Town, which allows students to have the best of both worlds: a
small-town atmosphere, less than an hour's drive from the exciting,
vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Cape Town. For the nature lover there
are hiking and biking trails, as well as rock climbing in the
surrounding mountains. With the sea only 30 kilometres away, those who
enjoy beautiful beaches, swimming, surfing, diving and other water
sports, will be in their element!
Student life
The town of Stellenbosch and the University offer students a wide range
of opportunities and excellent facilities for nearly all types of
sport, cultural activities and student fun.
International students
The International Office
at Stellenbosch University can assist all non-South African students.
General Enquiries
Please contact the
Faculty Secretary, Mr Minnaar Pienaar
Telephone: +27 21
808 4835 Fax: +27 21 808 4576
E-Mail:
mop@sun.ac.za
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General Enquiries:
Faculty Secretary,
Mr Minnaar Pienaar
Tel: +27 21
808 4835
Fax: +27 21
808
4576
E-Mail:
mop@sun.ac.za
International Enquiries:
Tel: +27 21
808 4628
Fax: +27 21
808 3799
E-Mail:
interoff@sun.ac.za
Website: www.eng.sun.ac.za/
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