The Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment, and Technology (EBET) at Nelson Mandela University is a leading faculty focused on providing top-quality education, research, and innovation in the fields of engineering, built environment disciplines, and technology. The faculty plays a crucial role in addressing the technical and infrastructural needs of South Africa, contributing to the country's development and global competitiveness.
Overview of the Faculty
The Faculty of EBET offers a wide range of academic programs, from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, aimed at producing skilled professionals who can meet the challenges of the evolving global economy. The programs focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to ensure that graduates are well-prepared for the workforce.
Schools and Departments
School of Architecture
Departments: Architecture, Architectural Technology and Interior Design
Focus: The Nelson Mandela University Department of Architecture critically engages with the making of humane architecture with a balance between theoretical and pragmatic approach shaped by the social, economic and ecological informants with a locally rooted but globally inspiring architecture.
School of Built Enviroment and Civil Engineering
Departments: Building and Human Settlement Development, Civil Engeering, Construction Managment, Quantity Surveying.
Focus: The building and construction industry is a dynamic industry with many opportunities for self-motivating and dedicated hard working people.
The industry is becoming more technically sophisticated and computerised which has resulted in a growing demand for suitable trained professionals.
School of Engineering
Departments: Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marine, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics
Focus: The School of Engineering offers a variety of academic programmes including Higher Certificates, Bachelor of Engineering Technology degrees, a Bachelor of Engineering degree, Master’s and Doctoral degrees.
Aspects of basic science, engineering science and mathematics are integrated with applied technologies in the respective fields to ensue well balanced qualifications to ensure maximum employability and to serve the needs of industry. The teaching, learning and research experience is enriched by practical and research work in excellent laboratories and active engagement with local, national and international universities.
School of Information Technology
Departments: Applied Technologies, IT Management and Governance, Network Engineering, Software Engineering.
Focus: The vision of the school is to be the leading provider of sta te of the art Information and Communication Technology expertise in South Africa. The undergraduate programmes are designed to give students an adequate grounding in the fundamental principles underlying their chosen field of study, while at the same time emphasizing the practical and applied nature of the subject matter.
Facilities and Resources
The faculty is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories, computer centers, and design studios. These facilities provide students with hands-on experience and the opportunity to work with modern technologies, tools, and software that are used in the industry.