Overview

Key facts

Our graduates are at the forefront of a wide variety of professional engineering practices and also add the strengths of their engineering education to problem solving in related fields such as management, consulting, law, medicine, and government. In addition, a number of prestigious research centres, units and groups – structures operating at a national level and contributing to the development of local industry and policy – are hosted by the School.The Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering program is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering at Wits has partnered with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to provide a dual Master's of Science (MSc) degree in Aeronautical Engineering – a first in Africa.

Through this exciting collaboration, candidates have the opportunity to enrol for an MSc by coursework and research report offered by Wits (attending in person) and Embry-Riddle (online).

Pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, this soon to be internationally recognised degree will allow students to graduate from both institutions, with a Master's in Aeronautical Engineering from the largest Aeronautical Engineering University on the African continent and from the best Aeronautical University in the World.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 74 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in South Africa

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form

Official academic transcripts showing courses taken and marks achieved, including a certificate of conduct from the university last attended

Certified copy of degree certificate

International students: SAQA certificate + CV + English Proficiency Certificate - for students from countries in which English is not the language of teaching and learning at a tertiary level

Tuition Fee

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International

155729 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 233594 ZAR for the full programme during 18 months.
National

155729 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 233594 ZAR for the full programme during 18 months.

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.