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
Dr Friedel Mülke earns second doctorate after 70

Dr Friedel Mülke, an accomplished academic, has achieved an inspiring milestone by earning a second…


Electric minibus taxi research puts Johan on track to realise his Formula E dream

Since he can remember, Dr Johan Giliomee has been mesmerised by everything about cars, dreaming…


Miraculous interventions after horror crash lead to a PhD

Upon graduation, academics sometimes describe the arduous process of having completed a PhD as a “miracle".…


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.

2024 Faculty Yearbook - Programmes & Facility Info