The Faculty of Engineering is one of Stellenbosch University’s flagships faculties and for good reason. For decades, we’ve graduated leading engineers who push South Africa’s boundaries of global innovation and impact.
Home to around 3500 undergraduate and 1200 postgraduate students, our faculty fosters a vibrant, inclusive environment that encourages curiosity and collaboration. State-of-the-art facilities spark fresh thinking and hands-on experimentation, while our deep connections with industry help students turn academic discoveries into real-world solutions.
Committed to meaningful research and specialist consulting, we aim to strengthen the local and national economies and improve the quality of live for all communities in South Africa. Here, every idea matters, and every student has the potential to shape a better tomorrow.
Our Vision
To be the leading Engineering Faculty on the African continent, recognised globally for excellence, innovation and inclusivity, in education, research, and societal impact.
Our 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.
Our programmes:
We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the engineering world.
These programmes are accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), ensuring that our graduates meet international standards so that they can also register as professional engineers abroad.
- Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- Master's Programmes (research-based and structured formats)
- Doctoral Programmes
Our distinguishing features:
- Academic rigor: Our approach to learning and teaching is not only about imparting knowledge; it's about instilling a solid record of academic excellence and problem solving skills. We prepare our students to face real-world challenges head-on, ensuring they receive a high-quality education that they can rely on.
- Industry partnerships: We work closely with strategic partners who bring valuable industry insights into our programmes and provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience.
- Commitment to change: We are constantly evolving, staying open to new ideas and approaches to ensure we continue meeting the needs of a changing world.
- Values-based progression: We believe in purposeful connections and critical thinking, helping everyone grow as we work together to make a positive impact.
Engineering Departments Our Faculty consists of five departments, each dedicated to specific areas of engineering, with a focus on innovation and real-world impact.
Industrial
Chemical
Electrical & Electronic
Civil
Mechanical & Mechatronic
Faculty stories
Engineering and technology
Prof Arnold Rix advances renewable energy technologies for a low-carbon future
Prof Arnold Rix from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural...
Engineering and technology
Prof Bernard Bekker wants to help plan SA's future power system
Prof Bernard Bekker from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University delivered his...
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Systems, Sprinklers, Simulations: Fire Engineering in practice
Fire Engineering students recently gathered on campus for a one-week practical as part of the Techniques in Fire Engineering (TFE) module. Held in September...
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Open Day
The on-campus (in-person) Open Day will take place on Saturday, 18 April 2026 from 8:00 to 15:00
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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.
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