155 Engineering Programs in Africa

Engineering tuition fees in Africa, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Specializations within engineering

Top universities for Engineering in Africa

Ranked by how many engineering programs each one runs in Africa — the count is next to the name.

• University of Pretoria (82)
• University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (38)
• University of Nairobi (22)
• University of Technology, Mauritius, Port-Louis (8)
• Middlesex University (3)
• University of Cape Town (2)

Study Engineering in Africa: common questions

How many engineering programs are there in Africa?

155 engineering programs at 6 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a engineering degree in Africa cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in engineering in Africa is 3,641 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,228 USD and 4,270 USD a year.

Can I study engineering in Africa in English?

Yes — 100% of the engineering programs in Africa in our catalog are taught in English (155 of 155).

Are any of these engineering programs available online?

2 of the 155 programs in Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for engineering in Africa?

Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 3,356 USD, against 3,641 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.