Overview

A course based Civil Engineering Master’s Degree study programme at the Stellenbosch University requires a combination of course modules and a project. The nature of presentation provides practising civil engineers the opportunity of advanced study without having to take prolonged study leave. This can be achieved by means of structured studies, which culminate in the M Eng (S) Degree.

Quick Facts:

This degree is offered in the following fields of specialisation:

Construction Engineering and Management

Geotechnical Engineering

Pavement Engineering

Port and Coastal Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Water and Environmental Engineering

Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering Informatics

What we offer:

A set of course modules is compiled to provide a coherent curriculum of advanced studies in a field of specialisation. The course modules are formulated to be of an applied nature, whilst developing a high level of conceptual thinking.

The project should demonstrate the ability of the candidate to solve problems in the chosen field of specialisation by synthesis and/or the application of one or more of the concepts in an innovative and practical manner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil Engineering Informatics

Geotechnical Engineering

Pavement Engineering

Structural Engineering:

Transportation Engineering

Water Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 19 other Masters 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the MEng (Research) and MEng (Structured) programmes, you must:

hold at least a BEng, a BScHons, another relevant four-year bachelor’s degree, an MTech, or a

PGDip (Eng); or

hold other academic degree qualifications and appropriate experience that have been approved by the Faculty Board. The relevant department’s chairperson mus

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66435 ZAR / year

≈ 66435 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

38362 ZAR / year

≈ 38362 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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