Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

Industrial Engineering Technologists develop concepts, designs and systems for manufacturing processes and services. They work with many different specialists such as material scientists, mechanical and electrical engineers, manufacturing, and services team leaders, marketers, and accountants to develop new efficient processes, quality assurance protocols and systems. Industrial engineering technologists are tasked to ensure that manufacturing plant or services rendered are optimally designed for customer satisfaction in terms of quality as well as being internationally competitive.

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 the Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering BEng Tech (Industrial) is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required towards becoming primarily a competent practicing Industrial engineering technologist as per the Sydney International Accord or a technician as per the Dublin International Accord. The BEng Tech (Industrial) provides graduates with a sound knowledge base in the Industrial Engineering discipline and the ability to apply that knowledge, skills and values to register professionally whilst also equipping them to undertake more specialised postgraduate studies and provides inter alia: · Preparation for careers in Industrial Engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills making a contribution to the economy and national development; · The educational base required for registration as a Candidate Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA; · Entry to NQF level 8 programmes e.g. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 7 qualification of 420 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Industrial Engineering Technologists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 370. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 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. Alternatively: 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. Other The requirements with regards to the language of learning and teaching at Nelson Mandela University must be met. Adults from engineering-related jobs/occupations and fields of activity with appropriate prior learning may also apply for admission.

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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