Join us in redefining what’s possible.
Become a changemaker. Study chemical engineering at SU.
Applications for the 2026 BEng Chemical Engineering intake closed on 31 July 2025.
Postgraduate applications are still open – please consult the individual programme pages for specific closing dates.
This rigorous four-year degree is your gateway to a fulfilling career in chemical engineering. It is internationally recognised and accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), which enables you to pursue registration as a Professional Engineer (PrEng). You will engage with a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential aspects of chemical engineering. It includes an in-depth understanding of fundamental sciences, such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry, alongside specialised areas including thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, mass transfer, reactor design, separation processes, control systems, and plant design.
About ChemEng at SU
Attend a virtual tour
View our recent webinar
A PhD in Chemical Engineering is for ambitious innovators ready to make a novel contribution to the field. As the highest academic qualification, this research-based degree offers an opportunity to lead research and develop innovative approaches to position you at the forefront of scientific and industrial advancements.
This research-based Master’s programme is for those looking to focus on a specific area of chemical engineering. You’ll work on an independent research project under the guidance of leading academics, contributing to advancements in the field.
This three-year, part-time programme is ideal for graduates and working professional engineers who want to advance their careers through data analytics, specifically in the processing industry. Gain the skills to leverage process data for actionable insights by developing a fundamental understanding of dynamic processes and the machine learning methods used to analyse them.
This three-year, part-time programme will equip engineers and scientists with the fundamentals of sustainable chemical engineering. Focusing on the technologies associated with the green hydrogen and bioenergy industries, it aims to upskill engineers and scientists so that they may ultimately contribute to the green chemical engineering space.
Top stories
Institutional news
Two professors deliver inaugural lectures in chemical engineering
Prof Tobi Louw – A critique on the application of machine learning in chemical engineering
In his lecture, A critique on the application of machine learning in...