2 Best Engineering Universities in South Africa

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science tops our list of 2 Engineering universities in South Africa on research impact (95,775 citations). Central University of Technology (#24 in South Africa) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 14 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#23 in South Africa South Africa

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science

Public University · 9 courses in Engineering

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2005Founded

27,500Students

—International

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#23 in South Africa · by research impact

95,775 citations · h-index 110

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2Top pick

#24 in South Africa South Africa

Central University of Technology

Public University · 5 courses in Engineering

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#24 in South Africa · by research impact

80,425 citations · h-index 103

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science has the largest research record in this group, with 95,775 citations and an h-index of 110.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science, founded in 2005. Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science is the largest, with 27,500 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 9 diploma, 4 bachelor's and 1 foundation. The usual length is 2 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in South Africa for Engineering?

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science (#23 in South Africa) and Central University of Technology (#24 in South Africa) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Engineering in South Africa?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Engineering course take in South Africa?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Engineering courses start in South Africa?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in South Africa?

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science, with 9, ahead of Central University of Technology (5).

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