Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

Mechanical Engineering focuses on the design , analyses, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems . Mechanical Engineering Technologists create, design, construct, and install mechanical components, structures, devices, and products that make modern life possible and more comfortable. Product development requires the optimisation and improvement of a product or its manufacturing process, for efficiency and cost, whilst also improving the international comparability of the manufacturer.

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 Mechanical Engineering (BEng Tech (Mechanical)) is to enable the graduate to obtain the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required towards becoming a competent, practicing Mechanical Engineering Technologist. The BEng Tech (Mechanical) provides graduates with a sound knowledge base in the Mechanical 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: Mechanical 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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