Overview

About the Programme

Electrical and Computer engineers in industry generally possesses expertise across a broad range of engineering disciplines, and are especially well-suited to a career in networking, control & instrumentation, power systems or telecommunications. Electrical and Computer engineers may also become involved in diverse fields such as bio-medical engineering, machine vision, power electronics and machines, or signal and image processing.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering programme at University of Cape Town is administered as a distinct Programme within the Department of Electrical Engineering, and advice specific to the needs of Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduates is available to students enrolled in the Programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electronic Engineering

Analogue Electronics

Embedded Systems

Power Engineering

Signals and Systems

Electrical Engineering 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

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology Software Engineering View 9 other Bachelors in Software 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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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

79460 ZAR / year

≈ 79460 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.

Funding

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Overview

About the Programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Town

Funding

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