{"id":848,"date":"2024-07-18T17:01:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T17:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=848"},"modified":"2026-09-16T20:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:41:48","slug":"which-university-is-the-best-in-engineering-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/which-university-is-the-best-in-engineering-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Which University Is The Best In Engineering In South Africa?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is no single best university for engineering. Several universities offer ECSA-accredited engineering degrees, and the right choice depends on your discipline, marks, budget and location. International rankings change every year and measure research more than undergraduate teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What matters more than rankings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Factor<\/th>Why it matters<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ECSA accreditation<\/td>An accredited BEng or BSc Eng lets you register as a candidate engineer after graduating<\/td><\/tr>
Your discipline<\/td>Not every university offers every branch, such as mining, chemical or mechatronic engineering<\/td><\/tr>
Entry requirements<\/td>Usually high marks in mathematics and physical science; requirements differ between universities<\/td><\/tr>
Cost and funding<\/td>NSFAS funds eligible students at public universities; companies offer engineering bursaries<\/td><\/tr>
Industry links<\/td>Vacation work and bursary employers help with experience<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Universities with long-established engineering faculties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, the University of Pretoria, the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, the University of Johannesburg and North-West University all offer engineering degrees. Check ECSA’s list of accredited programmes for your chosen discipline before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degrees vs diplomas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n