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List Of Engineering Schools In South Africa 2025-2026

List Of Engineering Schools In South Africa 2025-2026
List Of Engineering Schools In South Africa 2025-2026

 

Engineering is the use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles, and buildings. The discipline of engineering encompasses a broad range of more specialized fields of engineering, each with a more specific emphasis on particular areas of applied mathematics, applied science, and types of application.

South Africa has a lot of universities offering Engineering courses, below are the list of schools offering engineering.

North West University Faculty of Engineering

University of Cape Town Faculty of Engineering

University of Johannesburg Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment

University of KZN School of Engineering

University of Pretoria Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment

University of Stellenbosch Faculty of Engineering

University of Witwatersrand Faculty of Engineering Built Environment

List of Engineering Courses in South Africa

In South Africa, various universities and institutions offer a wide range of engineering courses. While it’s not possible to provide an exhaustive list of all engineering courses available in the country, here are some common engineering disciplines offered by institutions in South Africa:

  1. Civil Engineering
  2. Mechanical Engineering
  3. Electrical Engineering
  4. Chemical Engineering
  5. Aerospace Engineering
  6. Computer Engineering
  7. Industrial Engineering
  8. Environmental Engineering
  9. Biomedical Engineering
  10. Mining Engineering
  11. Metallurgical Engineering
  12. Structural Engineering
  13. Geotechnical Engineering
  14. Electronic Engineering
  15. Process Engineering
  16. Mechatronics Engineering
  17. Renewable Energy Engineering
  18. Telecommunications Engineering
  19. Water Resources Engineering
  20. Materials Engineering

Where can I study engineering in South Africa?

The following universities offer degrees in Mechanical Engineering:

HOW MUCH DO IT engineers earn in South Africa?

On average a skilled automotive engineer earns between R26,922 and R32,202 per month in SA and a senior automotive engineer between R29,917 and R43,333 per month. Salaries for civil engineers range from R30,862 to R57,073 per month, while electrical engineers earn between R33,981 and R56,218 per month.

Are Civil Engineers in demand?

Demand for biomedical, civil engineers continues to rise. Employment of civil engineers is projected to grow 20 percent from 2012 to 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Which type of engineering has the highest salary?

These Are the 10 Highest Paid Engineering Degrees

  • Mechanical Engineering.
  • Computer Engineering.
  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Electrical Power Engineering. Early career pay: R1,247,394.96
  • Marine Engineering. Early career pay: R1,343,760.65
  • Chemical Engineering. Early career pay: R1,278,300.05
  • Nuclear Engineering. Early career pay: R1,263,753.25
  • Petroleum Engineering. Early career pay: R1,720,168.56

What subjects do you need for engineering?

To work in most branches of engineering you need good math and science skills. Make sure to take and do well in as many high school classes in these subjects as possible. Chemistry, physics, biology, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus and calculus should certainly be part of your curriculum.

Which engineering field is in high demand in South Africa?

Considering the increasing demand for energy, electricians are becoming more and more important in South Africa. Electrical engineering tops the National Scarce Skills List, and this high-growth sector offers an abundance of job opportunities.

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