What is Electrical Engineering?
Electrical engineering is an engineering discipline concerned with the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
How Many Years To Study Electrical Engineering In South Africa
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme is offered in two streams; namely the four-year mainstream programme and the five-year extended programme.
How much does it cost to study electrical engineering in South Africa?
The costs of the degree at the Universities of KwaZulu-Natal, Pretoria, Johannesburg and North West range between R37 000 and R51 000 a year.
South Africa’s universities also offer different residence options, both on and off campus. These are self-catering or with food options.
What qualifications do I need to be an electrical engineer in South Africa?
University: BEng in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (there is also the option of getting an honours or master’s)
University of Technology: Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or National Certificate (Vocational) in Electrical Engineering
TVET College: Higher Certificate, Diploma, National Certificate (Vocational) in Electrical Engineering
Private College: Higher Certificate, Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Are electrical engineers in demand in South Africa?
Electrical engineering skills are in high demand in South Africa.
Whether you’re a qualified electrical engineer or an artisan in the field of electrical engineering, there’s bound to be a job opportunity for you.
Is electrical engineering a good career?
Yes. Electrical engineering professionals earn good salaries above the national average.