Overview

At the Mechanical Engineering programme at the University of Cape Town the focus is on the instruction of solid mechanics, dynamics and thermo-fluids, accompanied by experimental verification. Communication skills are honed through instruction and applied in reports of experimentation and design. Design is central where team skills as well as individual skills are developed.

Curriculum flexibility in the final year allows students to select courses that can provide an introduction to a career in Mechanical Engineering.

Careers

Most industries use forms of mechanical systems. This makes mechanical engineering one of the most diverse of all engineering disciplines with careers in a wide range of sectors. These include management of people and resources, development and use of new materials and technologies, researching and developing medical products, improving production in old refineries and designing building services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Drawing

Mechanical Design

Engineering Mechanics

Materials Science in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Dynamics

Solid Mechanics

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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 19 other Bachelors in Mechanical 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.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

82820 ZAR / year

≈ 82820 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

34500 ZAR / year

≈ 34500 ZAR / year

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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Key information

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