Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

Electrical Engineering is the study of the behaviour of electrical, electronic, digital, and electromechanical systems. Electrical Engineering Technologists are responsible for the design, development, manufacturing, testing and maintenance of electrical, electronic, and digital infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, the various forms of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems, control systems, computer systems, data and voice communication systems, automated robotic systems, and medical technologies.

Faculty: Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The purpose of Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering (BEng Tech (Electrical) is to enable the graduate to obtain the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required towards becoming a competent, practicing Electrical Engineering Technologist. The BEng Tech (Electrical) provides graduates with a sound knowledge base in the Electrical Engineering discipline and the ability to apply the knowledge, skills and values to register professionally. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 7 qualification of 420 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Electrical Engineering Technologists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 370. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS National Senior Certificate: • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 370. • NSC achievement rating of at least 60% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics. • NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Physical Sciences or Technical Science. National Certificate (Vocational): • Minimum NC(V) Level 4 statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (first additional language) on at least a level 5 (60-69%). • NC(V)4 achievement rating of at least a 5 (60-69%) for Mathematics. • NC(V)4 achievement rating of at least a 4 (70-79%) for Physical Sciences • Enrolment in related engineering NCV programmes Higher Certificates: A Higher Certificate in Mechatronic Engineering (QC 70005), or Higher Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering (QC 70007) as awarded by the Nelson Mandela University, with an average of 60% or above and a minimum of 60% for Mathematics.

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 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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