University of Johannesburg MEng / MPhil in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Research - based)
University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

MEng / MPhil in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Research - based)

Johannesburg, South Africa

Master degree

1 up to

2 years

English

Full time, Part time

Feb 2026

ZAR 40,802 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R40802,00 and R101910,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About : The MEng / MPhil in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The University of [Insert University Name] focuses on advanced research in the field. This program combines both Master of Engineering and Master of Philosophy elements, emphasizing innovation and technical expertise. It supports students in exploring current issues and pushing the boundaries of knowledge in electrical and electronic engineering over a period of one to two years.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue a variety of roles including electrical engineer, research scientist, and systems analyst. Other opportunities may involve positions in academia, research institutions, and industry-focused roles in design, development, and testing of electronic systems.

The purpose of the qualification is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering sciences and/or design and synthesis and related principles to specific problems of society at large. One of the main objectives of this process is to develop an advanced capability to conduct fundamental engineering research independently. It also promotes a lifelong learning approach.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!