University Of Pretoria Engineering

It is the aim of the Department to produce graduates who are capable of making a contribution to the growth of the country, who are well-equipped to apply their understanding of chemical engineering principles to the many challenges and opportunities locally, but who can also make significant contributions in the international arena. Our accredited undergraduate program is recognised internationally  by the co-signatories of the Washington Accord. About 100 students graduate annually with a BEng-degree in Chemical Engineering. This qualification is fully accredited by ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) enabling registration of graduates as Candidate Engineer and after the required exposure to industry, for application to register as Pr.Eng.

We believe that specialisation can only follow on a sound foundation – that is why our undergraduate curriculum ensures that this requirement is met.  Our focus groups are mutually supportive, address the cutting-edge research questions of the day and put a strong focus on issues related to energy, biotechnology and the environment. At postgraduate level, our department specialises

Undergraduate Studies

The Chemical Engineering Department aims to provide a sound foundation for undergraduate students. The profession requires a careful study of both chemistry and engineering to lead innovation across crucial business sectors. Chemical engineers work with both inanimate objects and plants to help create more useful tools to expand and improve society.

The Department offers a unique environment wherein postgraduate students join a research community with notable researchers who have profound expertise in various thematic research areas such as Sustainable Environment and Water Utilisation; Sustainable and Efficient Energy Processes, and Process Modelling, Control, and Optimisation.

Research, Innovation and Facilities

Innovation, in particular technological innovation, is assumed to drive improvement in socio-economic growth of a nation. Therefore, thematic research foci in the department harness the strong research activities existing in the Department for knowledge creation and human capacity development.

Research groups within the Department work to address cutting-edge research activities. Over the years, the number of postgraduate students has significantly increased thus contributing to academic research on a global perspective and diverse collaboration.

Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

Why EECE

Our signature courses encompass practically every aspect of the technologies that drive our modern world. We prepare our students to maintain and develop technologies in this ever-changing environment.

Our undergraduate students will learn to apply problem-solving skills related to electrical, electronic and computer engineering on an advanced level to make a meaningful contribution to industry.Undergraduate studies

Postgraduate studies

The Department strives for research excellence in line with world-wide trends and the priorities of the SDGs. Postgraduate students can pursue honours, master’s and doctoral degree programmes.

Laboratories

The Department houses world-class laboratory facilities for use by its students and researchers. These provide a platform for innovation in the pursuit of meaningful solutions to the most pressing challenges.