Overview

Civil engineers primarily plan, design, construct, operate and maintain physical infrastructure, including water and waste management facilities, transportation and communications infrastructure and structures and public buildings.

This infrastructure supports people’s basic needs, while enabling and driving economic development.

In the first two years of study in the Civil Engineering program is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, students develop competencies in mathematics, natural sciences, computing and complementary studies. In the third and fourth years, students develop competencies in engineering design and synthesis through courses in Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering and Construction Materials.

Career Opportunities

Bridge Engineer
Earthquake Design Engineer
Consulting Engineer
Construction Manager
Environmental Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Hydrologist
Structural Engineer
Water Resource Manager

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture

Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture

The International Relations of South Africa and Africa

Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation

Identity and Society

Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

432 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 18 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

APS 42+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language: Level 5
Mathematics: Level 5
Physical Sciences: Level 5

Wait-listing

Applicants with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

65755 ZAR / year

≈ 65755 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

65755 ZAR / year

≈ 65755 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students pay double tuition.

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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