Overview

Undergraduate studies

The Chemical Engineering programme at the University of Cape Town prepares graduates for careers in the chemical, metallurgical, and process industries. There is a limited amount of specialisation in the areas of minerals processing, bioprocess engineering, catalytic processing, and environmental process engineering. The degree focuses on the development of technical expertise, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.

Career opportunities

Chemical engineers work in many different and exciting workplaces – not only in the expected settings of the petrochemical and mining industries, but also in a wide variety of process-based disciplines, such as the food, beverage, paint, and pharmaceutical industries. As UCT-trained chemical engineers have excellent general problem-solving skills, they also end up in fields like banking, marketing, and IT.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics for Engineers

Physics for Engineers

Statistics for Engineers

Vector Calculus for Engineers

Non-ideal systems in Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Project Management & Unit Operation Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 16 other Bachelors in Chemical Engineering 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

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88

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level

at least C in IGCSE/O-level English; and

at least B in Mathematics at A-level AND either B in A-level Chemistry and a pass with at least B in IGCSE/O-level Physics; or B in A-level Physics and a pass with at least B in IGCSE/O-level Chemistry

AS-level

at least C for IGCSE/O-level English; and

at least A for Mathematics and Physical Science and two B symbols at AS-level; or

without Physical Science: at least A for Mathematics; and A for either Physics or Chemistry; and B for the other (Physics or Chemistry), plus one other B symbol Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) at least four Higher level subjects with level 1 passes in Mathematics and Physical Science

International Baccalaureate

full IB Diploma with a Grade 6 pass at SL or a Grade 5 pass at HL for each of the subjects Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Note: Mathematical Studies is not acceptable

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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

85470 ZAR / year

≈ 85470 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee (ZAR 5300) /International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 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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Overview

Undergraduate studies

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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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

Cape Town

Funding

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