Colleges and Universities Offering Ph. D in Mechanical Engineering in South Africa

A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering offers advanced knowledge and expertise in the field of mechanical engineering. This program emphasizes on research, innovation and critical thinking, equipping students with the skills necessary to tackle complex engineering challenges. Students can specialize in various areas such as robotics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics or renewable energy.
Graduates of this program can pursue diverse career opportunities in academia, research institutions and industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing and consultancy.

Potential career paths include:
-Research scientist
-Design engineer
-Project manager
-Consultant
-University professor
-Mechanical engineer
-Product development engineer.

Institutions Offering Ph. D in Mechanical Engineering

•  Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark  
  Course entry requirements:
  Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Proof of successful completion of a Vaal University of Technology approved course in Research Methodology. Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit.
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein  
  Course entry requirements:
  -A Master’s Degree (M Eng., MSc, or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering (or related disciplines), and a minimum of 65% average in the pre-requisite degree programme at NQF Level 9.
  
  Course duration: 2 years (minimum - full-time); 3 years (minimum - part-time)
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Admission Requirements:
  Students holding one of the following qualifications may be admitted to the PhD programme:
  1. MEng Structured
  2. MEng Research
  
  Course Duration:
  - 3 to 4 years (Full time)
  - 7 years (Part time)
•  Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -A Magister Technologiae: Engineering, or Master of Engineering, or a master's degree at NQF Level 9 in a related field, obtained from a South African university
  
•  University of Cape Town, Cape Town  
  

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