The Faculty of Engineering is one of Stellenbosch University’s flagship faculties and is one of South Africa’s major producers of top quality engineers.

Vision

To be the leading Engineering Faculty on the African continent, recognised globally for excellenceinnovation and inclusivity, in education, research, and societal impact.

Mission

We educate, train and develop highly skilled, innovative, and entrepreneurial engineers through high-quality, globally recognised, and industry-relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supported by impactful research and specialist consulting. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where students and staff collaborate across boundaries to address and solve complex engineering challenges, ensuring ecological, social, and financial sustainability.

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.

Deans

Prof Wikus van Niekerk
Dean
Prof Celeste Viljoen
Vice-Dean

Teaching and Quality Assurance
Prof Corne Schutte
Vice-Dean

Research and Industry Liaison

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