Program Overview

University of Cape Town Civil Engineering Program

The University of Cape Town offers a comprehensive Civil Engineering program, providing students with a solid foundation in the field.

Program Overview

The program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the industry.

Undergraduate Studies

• Bachelor of Science (Eng) in Civil Engineering
  • Courses
  • Admission requirements
• For admission to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, applicants must have a National Senior Certificate endorsed for degree studies, meet the required admission point score, and satisfy specified subject requirements.
• Admission will be based on both National Senior Certificate and National Benchmark Test results.

Postgraduate Studies

• MSc in Engineering specialising in Civil Engineering
• Civil Infrastructure Management and Maintenance (CIMM)
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering and Materials (MSEM)
• Transport Studies
• Water Quality Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Degrees and funding
• Dates and Fees
  • Support for students
    • Registration
    • Academic conduct
    • UCT support services
  • Support for applicants
    • Admission requirements
    • The application process
    • International applicants

Research Areas

The University of Cape Town's Civil Engineering program has various research areas, including:

• Centre for Transport Studies
• Computational Continuum Mechanics Research Group (CCM)
• Concrete Materials & Structural Integrity Research Unit (CoMSIRU)
• Geotechnical Engineering Research Group
• Structural Engineering and Mechanics Research Group
• Urban Management
• Future Water Institute
• Water Research Group

Academic Staff

The program is led by a team of experienced academic staff, including:

• Prof Pilate Moyo
• Prof Mark Alexander
• Prof Neil Armitage
• Prof Roger Behrens
• Prof Hans Beushausen
• A/Prof Kirsty Carden
• Ms Faridah Chebet
• A/Prof David Ikumi
• Dr Theo Harding
• Prof Denis Kalumba
• Mr Gundo Vhusani Maswime
• Ms Teboho Mofokeng
• Dr Siddique Motala
• Dr Kenny Mudenda
• Dr Obiora Nnene
• Ms Lita Nolutshungu
• Dr John Okedi
• Prof Dyllon Randall
• Prof Sebastian Skatulla
• Prof Marianne Vanderschuren
• Dr Nicky Wolmarans
• Prof Alphose Zingoni
• Prof Mark Zuidgeest
• Dr Amber Abrams

Advisory Board

The program's advisory board consists of industry experts, including:

• Frederik de Ridder
• Jacqueline Gooch
• Bongani Mthombeni-Möller
• Gamelilhe Sibanda
• Byron Mawer
• Geoff du Toit
• Melanie Kemp-Hofmeyr