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Message from the Dean and Faculty Strategy

A Welcome Message from the Executive Dean, Professor Sudesh Rathilal

 

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology (EBET) at Nelson Mandela University. I am Professor Sudesh Rathilal, the Executive Dean of this dynamic and forward-thinking faculty.

At EBET, we are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. We combine top-class facilities, cutting-edge technologies, and stimulating, industry-relevant training to produce graduates who are not only knowledgeable and skilled, but also adaptable and in demand across various sectors.

Our faculty offers a diverse and exciting range of programmes, including:

  • Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Marine Engineering, and Mechatronics
  • Information Technology and Applied Informatics
  • Quality and Operations Management
  • Building and Human Settlement Development, Quantity Surveying, and Construction Management
  • Architecture, Architectural Technology, and Interior Design

These programmes are housed within four vibrant schools:

  • School of Engineering
  • School of Civil Engineering and the Built Environment
  • School of Information Technology
  • School of Architecture

Where applicable, all programmes are accredited by their relevant professional bodies, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and industry alignment.

Beyond our academic offerings, the faculty is home to several research institutes, centres, and specialist units that promote research, innovation, technology transfer, short learning programmes, and community engagement. These initiatives are central to our mission of contributing meaningfully to society and the development of our region and country.

We are proud to be a faculty that nurtures a diverse and inclusive student body, and we are dedicated to developing well-rounded graduates who are confident, innovative, and ready to lead.

On behalf of our faculty community, I welcome you to EBET where your future takes shape.

Professor Sudesh Rathilal

Executive Dean

Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology (EBET)

 

 

 




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