The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Zululand is a four-year professional degree that develops engineers capable of designing, analysing, and manufacturing mechanical systems across South Africa's industrial, mining, automotive, and energy sectors. The programme covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, machine design, manufacturing processes, and engineering mechanics — preparing graduates for a profession that underpins the functioning of virtually every industrial sector. KwaZulu-Natal's Richards Bay industrial complex, automotive supply chain, and sugar industry are among the regional contexts that give UNIZULU mechanical engineering students relevant applied exposure.
English: NSC Level 4
Mathematics: NSC Level 5
Physical Sciences: NSC Level 5
APS: Minimum 30 points
