Overview

The MEng Chemical Engineering is a 100% research-based programme at Stellenbosch University, generally requiring full-time study and research over a period of 18 – 24 months. Part-time candidates who are working in the industry are considered, and enrolment stretches over approximately three to four years.

Key facts

A thesis is produced for evaluation, as well as sufficient academic articles, as part of fulfilment and attainment of the degree. This Department does not offer a taught/structured master’s degree.

Candidates eligible to apply for a master’s degree in the Department of Process Engineering include graduates with a four-year undergraduate degree leading to a professional qualification such as BEng and BSc Eng, or graduates with a BSc Honours degree in one of the following fields: computer science, mathematics, applied mathematics, chemistry, biological sciences or physics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

A thesis is produced for evaluation, as well as sufficient academic articles, as part of fulfilment and attainment of the degree. This Department does not offer a taught/structured master’s degree.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 9 other Masters in Chemical Engineering 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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Other requirements

General requirements

BEng/BSc Eng degree (or similar) in Chemical Engineering or a related field

BSc Honours degree in a relevant discipline, such as Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Mathematics, or other related fields

Applicable four-year Bachelor’s degree at NQF level 8

Applicable Postgraduate Diploma

MTech degree

Applicable Master’s degree with a minimum average of at least 65%

Secured a supervisor with a position in a research group (preferred)

Suitable research topic established in collaboration with the supervisor

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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

International Registration fee

The IRF is payable annually by all non-South African students including Asylum Seekers.

Funding for postgraduate students can be divided into two main types:

Bursaries and scholarships that cover cost of registration / tuition and in some cases accommodation and books
Research grants – grants for covering costs of research (for example photocopying and printing, laboratory costs, fieldwork expenses, consumables, travelling to do field work) and travel grants for attending or presenting your findings at conferences.

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Living costs

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Funding

International Registration fee

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