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School of Engineering

School of Engineering

Technological innovation and its management and application are essential for the creation of prosperity in any country. The Engineering School of the University of Pretoria gives students the education to make a considerable contribution in this field. 
 
Our Engineering School is one of the largest of its kind in the country and has various fields of specialisation in a variety of departments, like industrial & systems engineering, chemical engineering, electrical, electronic & computer engineering, mechanical & aeronautical engineering, material science & metallurgical engineering, mining engineering and civil engineering. We have strong ties with industry. One of the benefits for our students is the high esteem in which our graduates are held, both nationally and internationally.

School of Engineering · University of Pretoria · Private bag X20 Hatfield PRETORIA · 0028 · SOUTH AFRICA

  • Tel: +27 (0)12 420 2724
  • Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3874
 

News

Exceptional Achievers Award - 02/05/2013
From Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

Take note that the University of Pretoria has made awards to academic staff members as exceptional achievers and Prof Josua Meyer received one of the awards.

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Scholarship Opportunities in the Centre for Pyrometallurgy - 24/04/2013
From Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering

The Xstrata Chair in Pyrometallurgical Modelling (XCPM) in the Centre for Pyrometallurgy at the University of Pretoria's Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering invites B.Eng., B.Sc., M.Eng. and M.Sc. students to apply for studentships that are on offer. The XCPM group's activities are focused on research and innovation related to pyrometallurgical processes by applying a variety of mathematical modelling techniques. The XCPM is also committed to establishing and strengthening collaborative ties with other higher education institutions, research institutions and industry, both locally and internationally. It is through these collaborations that students can gain international exposure during their postgraduate studies.

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Solar thermal power generation using the Brayton cycle - 12/04/2013
From Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

South Africa is the perfect country to go for solar energy.

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Congratulations to Dr Heinrich Badenhorst, who has been invited to participate in the 63rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany - 06/03/2013
From Institute of Applied Materials (IAM)

Dr Heinrich Badenhorst from the faculty of Chemical Engineering has been invited to attend the prestigious 63rd annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

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