The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering at the University of Pretoria is a four-year degree that trains graduates in the generation, transmission, distribution, and application of electrical energy — a critical discipline for South Africa's energy transition from coal to renewable sources. Students study power systems, electronics, control systems, electromagnetism, and electrical machines, developing the technical skills to address South Africa's electricity supply challenges, expand renewable energy capacity, and maintain the country's power infrastructure. UP's electrical engineering programme is ECSA-accredited and has strong industry links with Eskom, major power utilities, and renewable energy developers shaping South Africa's energy future.
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).
