Program Overview
The Electrical Engineering at University of Pretoria is a MEng programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across South Africa and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 1,127 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,127 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Generation and Distribution of Electrical Energy
- Power Supplies
- Electric Vehicles
- Basic Physics
- Mathematics
- Calculus
- Statistics
- Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A BEng(Hons) degree from the University of Pretoria. Only students with an average above 65% for their Honours degree will be considered.
- An Honours degree or equivalent engineering qualification from another University \xc2\x96 if the applicant has been selected by a selection committee in the Department. Applicants who wish to be considered for selection must supply the same documents as listed in points 1 to 5 under the Procedure for International Students. The selection committee may decide to invite the applicants for an oral examination.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,127 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,127 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,127 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,127 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pretoria directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
University of Pretoria is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months