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Diploma: Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics is a full-time programme on the Bellville campus combining mechanical, electrical, electronic, control and computer engineering skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

First year covers computer engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, engineering drawing, engineering mathematics, engineering mechanics, mechanical engineering manufacturing, physical science and professional communication. Later years include control systems, industrial automation, embedded systems, mechatronic design, process control and industrial networking, computer aided manufacturing and a mechatronics engineering project.

Career pathways

Mechatronic graduates work in fields such as farm automation, marine, aviation, packaging and production, wherever computers control machines.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday, 11 May 2026. Diploma applications close on 30 September 2026 for South African citizens and 31 August 2026 for non-South African citizens (31 July 2026 for Emergency Medical Care and Somatology; 31 August 2026 for Grade R and Early Childhood Care and Education).

The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.

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