Stellenbosch University Faculty of Engineering is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new coursework based hybrid online Masters of Engineering degree specialising in Fire Safety Engineering / Fire Protection Engineering which has been designed to upskill engineers from different backgrounds with the knowledge they require to understand, analyse, and design for different types of fire risks.
Research based degree that can be completed part-time or full-time.
Research based that can be completed full-time.
Short course versions of the various modules
All about fire safety engineering
Fire engineers seek to “identify risks related to fire and determine ways to reduce the risks as well as design ways for safeguarding against the wrath of fire. Through the application of science and engineering principles, the engineer can mitigate, detect, control, or suppress a fire.” (SFPE)
The presentation focused on:
- The module content
- Registration
- Timelines
- Research thesis
- Costs and logistics
- Q&A session
Applications for 2026 intake
OPEN
Closing date: 31 October 2025 (South African and International applicants)
South African applications submitted after this date may only be considered if the program is not full.
Note that the number of students is limited, hence it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Degree Structures
Overview
The structured Masters in Engineering, MEng(S), is a structured hybrid online masters degree specialising in fire safety engineering. It is offered by the Department of Civil Engineering, to engineers across the world. The language of tuition is English.
The degree is offered in a hybrid online mode, in full- and part-time modality. Throughout the course of the degree students will only need to come to campus once for all fire engineering modules, and that will be to conduct fire experiments and practical sessions regarding fire safety systems. All exams, assessments and classes can be completed either face-to-face or online. It is expected that a full-time student will complete the programme in two years, while a part-time student will do it in three years.
Funding and bursaries
The following bursaries and opportunities are available:
- Sutherland – Consulting Engineers, Cape Town
- Send your CV to: careers@sutherlandengineerings.com
- Title of email: “Graduate fire engineer application”
- Mechanical engineering BEng/BScEng graduate preferable
- Proconics – Multiple offices across SA
- Send your CV to: training@proconics.co.za
- Multi-disiplinary Engineering, Procurement and Construction Company
- NRF Bursaries – DSTI- NRF Postgraduate Student Funding 2026
- Masters and PhD bursaries available (mainly SA citizens)
- https://www.nrf.ac.za/dsti-nrf-postgraduate-student-funding-for-the-2026-academic-year/
- Stellenbosch University Fire Engineering
- Details to follow
Additional masters and PhD bursaries will be advertised as they become available. Follow our team on LinkedIn for up-to-date information.
