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BEng in Mining Engineering 5-year programme at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

A mining engineer plans how to safely extract materials like gold or coal from the ground, using science and technology to design and operate mines, solve problems and protect the environment. Mining engineers can be appointed in operations, consulting, research, management and environmental stewardship roles.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Duration: 5 years, full-time  |  Intake: 2027 (closing dates: SA and international 30/06/2026)  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Planning, design and operation of mines, with automation, AI and sustainable mining practices.

Career pathways

Mining operations, consulting, research, management and environmental stewardship roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 33. NSC/IEB: English HL/FAL 65%, Mathematics 65%, Physical Sciences 65%, APS 33. Students must apply directly for the 5-year programme; Life Orientation excluded from APS.

Intake: 2027 (closing dates: SA and international 30/06/2026)

Duration: 5 years, full-time

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