Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 24 months
- Part-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Offered throughout the year with multiple intakes.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 100
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Materials Science
Overview
About the programme
Our team of academic, technical and support staff are committed to the vision to maintain and build its reputation as a world-leading hub of knowledge and development in the fields of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in Africa and beyond, and to render excellent and outstanding service to our students.
We boast staff who are experts in various field of engineering and, apart from being committed lecturers, are also actively involved in cutting edge research activities that spans a range of areas in Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. This PhD in Metallurgical Engineering is offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- The PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis only.
- This thesis must constitute a substantial contribution to the advancement of new knowledge in the subject chosen as such, the degree demands the capacity to pursue independent research and analysis at the highest level.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent cognate qualification (NQF 9)
- A supervisor from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment must be identified and approached prior to application
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 3,544 AUD / year (≈ 40,800 ZAR / year)
- Domestic: 3,544 AUD / year (≈ 40,800 ZAR / year)
Living costs
Johannesburg, South Africa: 733-1,046 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.