DEng (Mechanical)
Projects are available in the field of Laser Materials Processing and Friction Stir Welding. Students will form part of the research team in the Manufacturing Technology Research Center (MTRC) situated within the School of Engineering.
The programme enables students to attain an advanced level of research competence.
The dissertation produced by a student must provide proof of original and creative thinking and problem-solving and make a real contribution to the solving of the particular problem in the industry to which the research applies.
Bursaries are available for students in the field of Mechanical / Materials Engineering.
Intakes
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The medium of instruction and examination at the NMMU is English.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit proof of English proficiency before registration. The TOEFL or IELTS tests, available in most countries, are acceptable proof.
IELTS – 6.5 overall score with a minimum of 6 in each section.
TOEFL: PBT – 580 overall with minimums of 53 in listening, 52 in reading and 59 in structure/written
CBT – 237 overall with minimums of 19 in listening, 19 in reading and 25 in structure/written
IBT – 90 overall with minimums of 18 in listening, 17 in reading 22 in writing and 19 in speaking.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
52660 ZAR
Annual Cost of Living: 35000 ZAR
Application Fee: 500 ZAR
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