University of Pretoria Faculty of Engineering Admission or entry Requirement

University of Pretoria Faculty of Engineering Admission or entry Requirement

Admission Requirements for Specific Degrees

BEng(Hons)

The minimum requirement for admission to the BEng(Hons) degree is one of:

  • A BEng degree from the University of Pretoria.
  • A four-year engineering degree from any of the “Washington Accord” Universities.
  • A four-year engineering degree from a non-“Washington Accord” University – if the applicant is registered as Candidate Engineer or Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa. Applicants should approach the Engineering Council of South Africa directly for registration and should bear in mind that the duration of this process is a minimum of four months, and a fee is involved. The ECSA website  provides detailed information regarding the registration process.
  • A four-year engineering degree from a non-“Washington Accord” University – if the applicant has been selected by a selection committee in the Department. Applicants who wish to be considered for selection must supply the same documents as listed in points 1 to 5 under the Procedure for International Students. The selection committee may decide to invite the applicants for an oral examination.

PhD(Engineering)

The minimum requirement for admission to the PhD(Engineering) degree is:

  • An MEng degree from the University of Pretoria.
  • A Masters degree or equivalent engineering qualification from another University – if the applicant has been selected by a selection committee in the Department. Applicants who wish to be considered for selection must supply the same documents as listed in points 1 to 8 under the Procedure for International Students. The selection committee may decide to invite the applicants for an oral examination.