Study Engineering in Africa

155 programmes in engineering at 6 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 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Engineering programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Crop Protection University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 3,354 USD
Bachelor in Horticulture University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 713 USD
Bachelor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 6,000 USD
Bachelor in Biosystems Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 5,000 USD
PhD in Civil Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 4,514 USD
Master in Agronomy University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 3,354 USD
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PhD in Mechanical Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 3,385 USD
PhD in Crop Protection University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 11,089 USD
PhD in Agriculture Resource Management University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 3,696 USD
PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 4,514 USD
Bachelor in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 3,754 USD
PhD in Metallurgical Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa PhD 2,053 USD
PhD in Geospatial Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 4,514 USD
PhD in Environmental and Biosystems Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 13,541 USD
Master in Environmental and Biosystems Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 5,000 USD
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 6,000 USD
Bachelor in Agriculture University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 2,826 USD
Master in Mechanical Engineering University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 4,091 USD
Master in Exposure Science University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 664 USD
PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 11,089 USD
Master in Environmental Science University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 1,572 USD
Bachelor in Computer Science (System Engineering) BSc Honours Middlesex University Mauritius Bachelor's 8,736 USD
Master in Engineering Management MSc Middlesex University Mauritius Master's 10,128 USD

Engineering in Africa by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 48 3,226 USD 3,754 USD 4,403 USD
Master's 58 1,572 USD 3,354 USD 3,431 USD
PhD 25 2,053 USD 3,385 USD 4,514 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within engineering

Engineering and Science 49 Engineering 37 Applied Science 17 Agriculture Engineering 8 Science 8 Chemical Engineering 4 Chemical Science 4 Surveying 4 Biomedical Engineering 2 Design 2

Universities for engineering in Africa

Study Engineering in Africa: common questions

How many engineering programmes are there in Africa?
155 engineering programmes at 6 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 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 (155 of 155).
Are any of these engineering programmes available online?
2 of the 155 programmes in Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for engineering in Africa?
Master's programmes, at a median of 3,354 USD per year, against 3,754 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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