Overview

In addition, the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechatronics) programme offers final-year optional courses in related fields, such as bio-medical engineering, power electronics and machines and industrial management.

Quick Facts:

The Mechatronics engineer in industry may require expertise across a broad range of engineering disciplines, and will be especially well-suited to a career in light manufacturing or process control. Mechatronics engineers may become involved in fields such as instrumentation, automation, robotics, bio-medical engineering or machine vision.

The Mechatronics programme at University of Cape Town aims to equip its graduates with a solid and broad-based engineering education, including the skills in design and the knowledge of computers and other digital systems hardware, that will be necessary for a successful future career in any of these environments.
The Mechatronics Programme is administered as a distinct Programme within the Department of Electrical Engineering, and student advice specific to the needs of Mechatronics undergraduates is available to students on the Programme. Some students currently on the Programme enjoy industrial sponsorship, in the form of bursaries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Mechanics

Project Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

560 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

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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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OR

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level

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

at least B for Mathematics at A-level AND B for A-level Physics AS-level

at least C for IGCSE/O-level English; and A for two AS-level subjects including Mathematics and Physical Science/Physics plus two B symbols at AS-level for two other subjects

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 at least a Grade 6 pass at SL or a Grade 5 pass at HL for each of the subjects Mathematics and Physics

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

168820 ZAR / year

≈ 168820 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

82820 ZAR / year

≈ 82820 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International: Course fees + International/SADC Administrative Fee (ZAR 5,600) + International Term Fee (ZAR 80,400).

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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

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