Study Engineering in South Africa
122 programmes in engineering at 3 universities in South 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 3,754 USD and 4,403 USD.
Data as of August 31, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Engineering programmes
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Engineering in South Africa by degree level
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
Universities for engineering in South Africa
Study Engineering in South Africa: common questions
- How many engineering programmes are there in South Africa?
- 122 engineering programmes at 3 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 31, 2026.
- How much does a engineering degree in South Africa cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in engineering in South Africa is 3,754 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,754 USD and 4,403 USD per year.
- Can I study engineering in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the engineering programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (122 of 122).
- Are any of these engineering programmes available online?
- 2 of the 122 programmes in South Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for engineering in South Africa?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 2,053 USD per year, against 3,754 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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