Engineering science is a broad discipline that encompasses many different scientific principles and associated mathematics that underlie engineering. Engineering scientists research, develop, and design new materials, devices, sensors, and processes for a diverse range of applications
Admission requirements for studies in the school of engineering and technology differs from university to university. Following are the universities providing these studies:
- Nelson Mandela University
- North West University
- University of Johannesburg
- University of South Africa
- Walter Sisulu University
- University of Limpopo
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Tshwane University of Technology
Some of the Courses Offered
- Bachelor of Eng in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Bachelor of Eng in Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Eng in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Eng in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Eng in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Eng in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Information Tech
Admission Requirements & Careers
Each university has its own admission requirements for engineering studies. It is important for applicants to make sure that they meeting the minimum requirements when applying. Below we provide you with general range of admission requirements in all the above universities.
Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field of biology that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture. Professionals of the agricultural science are called agricultural scientists or agriculturists.
General Admission Requirements
| English | Level 5 |
| Mathematics | Level 5 |
| Physical Sciences | Level 5 |
| Point Score | 34 – 38 |
| Pass Status | Bachelor Pass |
Some of the Institutions Offered
- University of Cape Town
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (Also offered in Diploma)
Chemical Engineering is the branch of engineering that combines the knowledge of chemistry with math, physics and economics to solve practical technical problems in the processing industry. Chemical Engineering is concerned with the design, construction and operation of processes that convert raw materials into products with a higher economic value.
General Admission Requirements
| English | Level 4 – 5 |
| Mathematics | Level 4 – 5 |
| Physical Sciences | Level 4 – 5 |
| Point Score | 34 – 38 |
| Pass Status | Bachelor Pass |
Some of the Institutions Offering
- University of Johannesburg
- North West University
- Stellenbosch University
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Vaal University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Also offered in Diploma)
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways.
General Admission Requirements
| English | Level 5 – 6 |
| Mathematics | Level 4 – 5 |
| Physical Sciences | Level 4 – 5 |
| Point Score | 32 – 37 |
| Pass Status | Bachelor Pass |
Some of the Institutions Offering
- Nelson Mandela University
- University of Johannesburg
- North West University
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Tshwane University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Vaal University of Technology
- Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Also offered in Diploma)
Mechanical engineering is an engineering branch that combines engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science, to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems.
It uses the methods of chemistry, physics, molecular biology, and immunology to study the structure and behavior of the complex molecules found in biological material and the ways these molecules interact to form cells, tissues, and whole organisms.
General Admission Requirements
| English | Level 4 – 5 |
| Mathematics | Level 4 – 5 |
| Physical Sciences | Level 4 – 5 |
| Point Score | 30 – 37 |
| Pass Status | Bachelor Pass |
Some of the Institutions Offering
- University of Johannesburg
- Nelson Mandela University
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Tshwane University of Technology
- Walter Sisulu University
- Central University of Technology
- Vaal University of Technology
- North West University
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Also offered in Diploma)
Electrical Engineering covers a broad range of activities involving the generation and use of electrical energy, including the planning and operation of large power-generating stations, computing and information transfer, and telecommunication systems.
General Admission Requirements
| English | Level 5 – 6 |
| Mathematics | Level 4 – 5 |
| Physical Sciences | Level 4 – 5 |
| Point Score | 32 – 37 |
| Pass Status | Bachelor Pass |
Some of the Institutions Offering
- University of Johannesburg
- Nelson Mandela University
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Tshwane University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Vaal University of Technology
- Walter Sisulu University
- North West University
Diploma in Information Technology
Information technology (IT) involves the study and application of computers and any type of telecommunications that store, retrieve, study, transmit, manipulate data and send information. Information technology involves a combination of hardware and software that is used to perform the essential tasks that people need and use on the everyday basis.
General Admission Requirements
| English | Level 4 – 5 |
| Mathematics | Level 3 – 4 |
| Physical Sciences | Level 3 – 4 |
| Point Score | 30 – 35 |
| Pass Status | Diploma Pass |
Some of the Institutions Offering
- Nelson Mandela University
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Tshwane University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Vaal University of Technology
- Walter Sisulu University