Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)

Contact Details

Website:: wits.ac.za/ebe
Telephone:: +27 11 717 7007
Email:: facultyregistrar.ebe@wits.ac.za
Address:: 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg

Overview

The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) is committed to developing innovative, skilled, and socially responsible professionals in engineering, architecture, and the built environment. The faculty combines rigorous academic programmes with practical, hands-on learning and cutting-edge research to prepare graduates for the challenges of modern industry, infrastructure, and urban development. Through collaboration with industry, government, and communities, the faculty contributes to technological advancement, sustainable development, and the improvement of urban and industrial systems across South Africa and beyond. By fostering critical thinking, ethical practice, and lifelong learning, the Faculty equips students to lead projects, drive innovation, and make meaningful contributions to society and the professions they serve.

Campuses

Location	Province
Johannesburg	Gauteng

Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

PhD - Architecture or Planning|Blended
PhD - Chemical Engineering|Blended
PhD - Civil and Environmental Engineering|Blended
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy|Blended
PhD - Electrical Engineering|Blended
PhD - Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering|Blended
PhD - Metallurgical Engineering|On-Campus
PhD - Mining Engineering|Blended

Masters Degree

MArch - Architecture|Blended
MArch(Prof) - Architecture (Professional)|On-Campus
MEng - Electrical Engineering|Blended
MEng - Master of Engineering (Professional)|Blended
MEng - Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering|Blended
MEng - Metallurgy and Materials Engineering|Blended
MSc (Building) - Construction Project Management|On-Campus
MSc (Building) - Master of Science in Building|Other
MSc (Building) - Property Development and Management|Other
MSc (Eng) - Chemical Engineering|Blended
MSc (Eng) - Civil and Environmental Engineering|Blended
MSc (Eng) - Electrical Engineering|Blended
MSc (Eng) - Industrial Engineering|Blended
MSc (Eng) - MSc Aeronautical Engineering|On-Campus
MSc (Eng) - Metallurgy and Materials Engineering|On-Campus
MSc (Eng) - Mining Engineering|Blended
MSc (Eng) - Systems Engineering|Blended
MSc (QS) - Quantity Surveying|On-Campus
MSc(URP) - Urban and Regional Planning|Blended
MScDP - Development Planning|On-Campus
MUD - Urban Design|Blended
MUS - Master of Urban Studies|Blended

Honours Degree

BAS(Hons) - Architectural Studies|Blended
BSc(Hons)(CM) - Construction Management|Other
BSc(Hons)(QS) - Quantity Surveying|On-Campus
BSc(Hons)(URP) - Urban and Regional Planning|Blended
BScHons - BSc (Hons) in Property Studies|On-Campus

Postgraduate Diploma

PGDip - Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering|Blended
PGDip - Electrical Engineering|Blended
PGDip - Engineering|Blended
PGDip - Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management|Blended
PGDip - Property Development and Management in the field of Facilities Management|Blended
PGDip PDM - Property Development and Management|Other
PGDipPlanning - Planning|Blended

Bachelors Degree

BAS - Architectural Studies|On-Campus
BEngSc (BME) - Biomedical Engineering|On-Campus
BSc (Eng) - Aeronautical Engineering|On-Campus
BSc (Eng) - BSc Engineering|Other
BSc (Eng) - Chemical Engineering|On-Campus
BSc (Eng) - Civil Engineering|On-Campus
BSc (Eng) - Metallurgy and Materials Engineering|On-Campus
BSc (Eng) - Mining Engineering|On-Campus
BSc (PS) - Property Studies|On-Campus
BSc (URP) - Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning|On-Campus

Qualifications last updated: 04 Apr 2025.

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