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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Preparing the next generation of industry experts

The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering forms part of the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University. Our department is situated in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch in South Africa amongst the Cape Winelands. We pride ourselves in offering quality education for undergraduate students in the fields of Informatics, Energy, Robotics, Telecommunication and Data Engineering. We offer world-class postgraduate supervision for projects in a variety of fields including Electrical Energy Systems, Electronics and Electromagnetics, Computers and Control Systems, Signal Processing and Machine Learning. Please contact us for more information, or for arranging a visit.

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General enquires
+27 21 808 4936
Diana Kruger: [email protected]

Postgraduate enquires
+27 21 808 4478
Larry Morkel: [email protected]

Undergraduate enquiries
+27 21 808 4339
Samantha Stuurman: [email protected]

Physical address
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Corner of Banghoek Road and Joubert Street
Stellenbosch

“Our lecturers and staff guide you every step of the way, allowing you to embark on your engineering journey with confidence.”

Undergraduate
Programmes
Not only is our campus one of the most beautiful, but studying at our department can lead you to a vast number of lucrative career opportunities, with our graduates in demand in almost every sector of the economy. Our department has won numerous international awards and has produced world-renowned engineers. We offer the following five undergraduate focus areas. More information for prospective undergraduate students can be found here.
Focus Areas:
Informatics
Informatics

The focus of Informatics is on high-level computer science and software systems such as Internet communication, virtual storage, hardware and software design.

Energy
Energy

Here you will learn about electric motors, power generation, renewable energy, energy control and computer controlled power management.

Robotics
Robotics

This is where mechanics meets electronics – one of the most exciting fields! It covers the design of robot vehicles, unmanned aeroplanes and satellites.

Telecoms
Telecoms

Electromagnetics and Telecommunication is a fascinating field. This branch focuses on high-frequency techniques and the transmission or reception of data.

Data Engineering
Data Engineering

Get prepared for the Fourth Industrial revolution by learning to structure, model and analyse large amounts of data in a data-driven society.


Postgraduate
Programmes
The postgraduate activity in the Department is the biggest engineering research activity in South Africa and offers students access to very advanced laboratories and facilities. We welcome prospective postgraduate students from all over the world. There are four main research divisions within the department and research is performed in close cooperation with local industry as well as international partners.
Research Focus Areas:
Computers & Control
Computers & Control

Learn how to design and build digital systems and microcomputers to control almost any device, from automatic irrigation systems to aircraft autopilots and satellites targeting their cameras on the ground.

Electrical Energy Systems
Electrical Energy Systems

Design electrical transmission systems, large-scale electrical machinery and high-power electronic converters. Find out how to generate power from renewable resources and design battery-powered vehicles.

Electronics & Electromagnetics
Electronics & Electromagnetics

Get involved with microwave electronic design, antenna and microwave component design, computational electromagnetics, superconducting and ultra-high speed electronics and integrated circuits.

Signal Processing & Machine Learning
Signal Processing & Machine Learning

Learn how to design and build digital systems and microcomputers to control almost any device, from automatic irrigation systems to aircraft autopilots and satellites targeting their cameras on the ground.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
in Engineering
Focus: Smart Grid Technology
Focus: Power System Planning and Operations
Structured
Masters of Engineering (MEng)
in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
Focus: Smart Grid Technology
Focus: Power System Planning and Operations
Research
Masters (MEng) and Doctoral (PhD, DEng) of Engineering 
in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

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