Bachelors in Engineering in Africa

48 bachelors programmes in engineering at 5 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,754 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,226 USD and 4,403 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Engineering programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 3,754 USD
Bachelor in Emerging Technologies (Top-Up) jointly with Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd University of Technology, Mauritius, Port-Louis Mauritius Bachelor's 2,860 USD
Bachelor in Dental Science University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,620 USD
Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,164 USD
Bachelor in Computer Applications (Top Up) University of Technology, Mauritius, Port-Louis Mauritius Bachelor's 2,860 USD
Bachelor in Civil Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 3,754 USD
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 3,754 USD
Bachelor in Electrical Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 3,754 USD
Bachelor in Public Health Engineering University of Technology, Mauritius, Port-Louis Mauritius Bachelor's 2,860 USD
Bachelor in Engineering part-time (Wits Plus) University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 3,754 USD
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 3,754 USD
Bachelor in Materials Science University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Graphics Design University of Technology, Mauritius, Port-Louis Mauritius Bachelor's 2,860 USD
Bachelor in Exercise Science University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Civil Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 3,374 USD
Bachelor in Agricultural Education and Extension University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 2,820 USD
Bachelor in Geospatial Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 3,078 USD
Bachelor in Information Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 3,754 USD
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 3,754 USD
Bachelor in Quantity Surveying University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Geospatial Science University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Chemical Pathology University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Health Systems Science University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Bachelor in Horticulture University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 713 USD

Specialisations within engineering

Engineering and Science 16 Engineering 13 Science 4 Agriculture Engineering 3 Chemical Engineering 2 Surveying 2 Biomedical Engineering 1 Civil Engineering 1 Computer Engineering 1 Computer Science 1

Universities for engineering in Africa

Bachelors in Engineering in Africa: common questions

How many engineering programmes are there in Africa?
48 engineering bachelors programmes at 5 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a engineering degree in Africa cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in engineering in Africa is 3,754 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,226 USD and 4,403 USD per year.
Can I study engineering in Africa in English?
Yes — 100% of the engineering programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (48 of 48).

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