The Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering at the University of Pretoria is a four-year degree that trains graduates to design and manage production processes, improve factory and workplace layouts, make business processes more effective, and use information systems and analytical methods to optimise complex systems. Industrial engineers combine engineering fundamentals with operations research, data analytics, project management, and human factors to create more efficient and effective organisations — making them valuable across mining, manufacturing, financial services, logistics, and healthcare. The demand for industrial engineers in South Africa currently exceeds supply, giving graduates excellent employment prospects. UP's industrial engineering programme is ECSA-accredited and one of the most respected in Africa.
Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Science: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 35 (excluding Life Orientation).
