2026 FACULTY AT A GLANCE
MAKE TODAY MATTER
The University of Pretoria (UP) is one of Africa’s leading research-intensive universities and the largest contact university in South Africa. We produce relevant, socially impactful research to find solutions for the world’s most pressing issues. We believe that in every moment lies the potential to make a positive impact on the future and, in doing so, change the world for the better.
We have a high quality of teaching and learning in the classroom, online and in communities. We have support in place for our students to graduate on time as well-rounded, responsible citizens - fully prepared for the world beyond university. Our degrees are locally accredited and internationally recognised. We have agreements in place with the relevant legal accreditation bodies around the world to ensure the recognition of our academic programmes.
Guided by a vision for global research leadership, our mission is to excel in our core functions of research, teaching and learning — integrating engagement with society and the communities we serve. The University uses the following elements as its navigational markers:
QUALITY RELEVANCE DIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY
PROMOTING RESEARCH WITH REAL-WORLD IMPACT
UP’s research and collaborative efforts with its partners are key to transforming the lives of people by providing African solutions to global concerns. UP is rated among the top 1% of universities globally in 14 of the 22 Essential Science Indicator (ESI) fields. Our theme-based approach leverages knowledge fields and research platforms for the greatest impact. Transdisciplinary research projects with the potential to make a real-life difference are strongly encouraged.
FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
Our educational approach has a strong focus on inclusivity and equitable access to education, but ultimately on equity of outcomes. Our committed academics have multiple approaches to teaching to ensure that students with a variety of learning strengths succeed. UP believes that a vibrant student experience encompasses more than successful grades. The University therefore offers a wide range of support services to foster resilient students. We believe our multi-layered support systems play a significant role in student success.
We produce graduates who understand the world of work and can make a valuable contribution to their communities. Our ready-for-work courses help our students to prepare for the workplace, and our entrepreneurship programmes foster the entrepreneurial spirit to encourage innovation.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Global technology is evolving at an exponential rate. To respond to this, the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) is developing sustainable technologies for inclusive societies. The Faculty prides itself in equipping a generation of innovators to innovate our tomorrow.
ACADEMIC OFFERING
22
accredited undergraduate degree programmes
116
postgraduate degree programmes
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
SCHOOL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
GRADUATE
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
specialised academic departments
JOIN OUR WORLD-CLASS INSTITUTION
AMONG THE TOP
engineering schools in Africa
TOP 384
in the world for engineering and technology (featuring in the top 750 in SIX different engineering and technology subject areas)
in the world for mineral and mining engineering (QS Rankings)
in South Africa for mechanical engineering (Shanghai Rankings; QS Rankings)
TOP 41 #1 #1
in South Africa for metallurgical engineering (Minerals Education Trust Fund)
TOP 3
in South Africa for electrical and electronic engineering (QS Rankings)
The University of Pretoria produces graduates with scarce skills in the engineering, technology and built environment sectors. The Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and IT offers study and research opportunities across these fields –placing us in a position to conduct exceptional multidisciplinary research to address relevant challenges in society.
72%
16
Academic staff members with a doctorate Externally funded research chairs
FACULTY RESEARCH PROFILE
100
QS-RATED SUBJECTS
MECHANICAL AND AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
12
NRF-rated researchers Research centres, units and institutes
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
MINERAL AND MINING ENGINEERING MATERIALS SCIENCE
BRACE FOR IMPACT
EBIT embraces the concept of interactive immersive technology (IIT) to provide students with a deep experience of reality. Through virtual reality (VR) tools, we immerse students in the learning experience to expose them to the work they will be doing when they enter industry in a fail-safe environment. This allows students to make the mindshift towards a future in which their unique talents and experiences will further the development and growth of sustainable communities.
JCP
COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECT MODULE
Through the Faculty’s compulsory community-based project module (JCP), students participate in community service and servicelearning projects for 40 hours during the course of their studies.
STUDENTS HAVE COMPLETED THE JCP MODULE SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2005 27 000+
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING FIVE-YEAR PROGRAMME
The five-year programme provides a carefully structured engineering curriculum to help students adjust to university life and cope with academic demands.
EBIT boasts over 90 laboratories across three of the University’s campuses, including:
UP’s state-of-the-art
Engineering 4.0 Complex
Africa’s first
Virtual Reality Centre for Mine Design
Immersive Technology Laboratory accessible for all UP students
Boukunde Living Laboratory for architecture and the built environment
ENQUIRIES
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