The BSc in Mechanical Engineering at UCT is one of South Africa's most versatile engineering qualifications, covering the science of energy, forces, materials, and machines — and their application to everything from mining equipment and power generation to biomedical devices and aerospace systems. UCT's programme is known for its strong research culture, with staff publishing internationally across thermodynamics, materials science, computational mechanics, and energy systems. Students graduate with the analytical rigour and design skills to work across a uniquely wide range of South African industries, and the degree is ECSA-accredited for professional registration and internationally recognised under the Washington Accord.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
Mathematics: 80%
Physical Sciences: 75%
APS: 500
