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 3,201 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,201 USD and 3,754 USD.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD
Engineering in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 17 | 3,201 USD | 3,201 USD | 3,754 USD |
| Master's | 14 | 385 USD | 2,016 USD | 2,692 USD |
| PhD | 7 | 1,750 USD | 1,750 USD | 1,750 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 | 3,201 USD |
| Master in Mining Engineering | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 254 USD |
| Bachelor in Dental Science | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 3,940 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 (4,773)
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- United Kingdom (2,219)
- Canada (1,093)
- Turkey (915)
- Germany (906)
- France (670)
- Australia (615)
- United Arab Emirates (615)
- Ireland (481)
- South Korea (426)
- Italy (399)
Other fields of study in South Africa
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- Healthcare (47)
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- Arts (24)
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- Formal science (14)
- Psychology (8)
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