The Faculty of Engineering

One of Stellenbosch University’s flagship faculties and is one of South Africa’s major producers of top quality engineers.
The world-class engineers we produce contribute to the economic development of the country and improves citizens’ quality of life.

In addition, our outstanding research and consulting services add value to industry, and substantially supplement our funding streams.

There are approximately 4 000 engineering students, of whom 3 000 are undergraduate and 1 000 postgraduate.

T​he Faculty was established in 1944 and is housed in a large complex of buildings with modern facilities.

Engineering Departments

Our faculty has 5 departments:

Chemical Engineering

Civil
Engineering

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering

News & Media

News and media relevant to the Faculty
Faculty of Engineering marks 80 years of excellence with anniversary gala

On 16 September 2024, the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrated its 80th…


Old diesel bus beats to the rhythm of a new electric heart

A pioneering multiparty collaboration between academia, government, and industry partners has led to the successful…


Chemical Engineering students excel at renowned international conferences

Two postgraduate students from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) recently received…


2024 Open Day

Stellenbosch University’s online Open Day took place on Saturday, 6 April 2024 from 08:30 to 15:00 and its Open Day website will remain active from 1 April to 31 July 2024.

The on-campus (in-person) Open Day took place on Saturday, 20 April 2024 from 08:00 to 15:00

Be proactive and visit the Open Day site to learn more about our study programmes, admission requirements, accommodation, financial assistance and more. Please feel free to contact us if you require any additional information.

Winterweek

Discover Engineering Winterweek, exclusively for grade 11 and 12 students, offering insights into the engineering profession and life as a Matie at Stellenbosch University.

Maties 101

📹 Tune in to find out why studying at SU’s faculty of Engineering will be an opportunity you don’t want to miss out on.