Engineering programs in South Africa
2 universities in South Africa offer 40 engineering programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 3,713 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,713 USD and 4,354 USD.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Engineering in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 17 | 3,713 USD | 3,713 USD | 4,354 USD |
| Master's | 14 | 446 USD | 2,338 USD | 3,122 USD |
| PhD | 7 | 2,030 USD | 2,030 USD | 2,030 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.
Popular engineering programs in South Africa
The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 3,713 USD |
| Master in Mining Engineering | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 294 USD |
| Bachelor in Dental Science | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,569 USD |
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Specializations within engineering
Universities for engineering in South Africa
More on studying in South Africa: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the study-in-South Africa guide .
Engineering in other countries
- United States (4,863)
- United Kingdom (3,510)
- China (2,761)
- Canada (1,181)
- Germany (1,050)
- Turkey (896)
- France (851)
- Australia (792)
- United Arab Emirates (628)
- Ireland (568)
- South Korea (441)
- Italy (426)
Other fields of study in South Africa
- Social science (68)
- Commerce (48)
- Interdisciplinary (48)
- Healthcare (47)
- Natural science (30)
- Arts (24)
- Languages (22)
- Formal science (14)
- Psychology (8)
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