Overview

Students in the Structural Engineering and Materials programme at the University of Cape Town benefit from international level expertise in concrete technology, concrete durability, structural performance and design, computational mechanics and finite element analysis.

Quick Facts:

The programme is supported by excellent laboratory and computing facilities and draws a lot from cutting edge research outputs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plate and Shell Structures

Structural Dynamics with Applications

Advanced Structural Concrete Engineering

Structural Concrete Properties and Practice

Research Design and Methodology

Stability and Design of Steel Structures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Materials Science Structural Engineering View 13 other Masters in Materials Science 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

OR

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CV incl. work experience

100-word research outline

Supervisor

Letter of motivation

Detailed curriculum vitae including referee names and contact details

Degree transcripts and certificates

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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

171830 ZAR / year

≈ 171830 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

101730 ZAR / year

≈ 101730 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International: Course fees + International/SADC Administrative Fee (ZAR 5,600) + International Term Fee (ZAR 64 500).

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Town

Funding

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