Overview

The Mining Engineering MSc from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Key facts:

The School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand is recognised as one of the largest mining engineering programmes in the world.

QS World University Rankings by Subject rated Wits School of Mining number 13 among the top mining schools in the world. We have one of the most successful growth rates of any of the engineering schools, consistently having an increase of students to its courses.

The Master of Mining Engineering programme is offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg .

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The School of Mining Engineering has highly qualified and motivated staff who possess specific areas of expertise and are trained in research methodology. Our staff intricately understand the Southern African mining environment.

Additionally, our world class resources enable Wits Mining to carry out fundamental research. The continual upgrading of facilities ensures that Wits Mining remains in the forefront of technology.
Browse through our research projects and groups, and read more about our facilities and how they are enabling us to make ground breaking discoveries.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Geology Mining, Oil & Gas Environmental Management View 14 other Masters in Geology 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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100

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6.5

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General requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent cognate qualification (NQF 8) average >= 65% may be admitted
The 65% may be reviewed if the applicant has relevant working experience equivalent to those described in the Differently Qualified Applicant tables.
A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

114310 ZAR / year

≈ 114310 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

114310 ZAR / year

≈ 114310 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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

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The Mining Engineering MSc from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Key facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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