University Of Venda Engineering Courses
University Of Venda Engineering Courses
Applications for the 2026-2027 study year for engineering courses are open from the 1st of April 2025 to the 26th of September 2025. The programmes offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture at UNIVEN are carefully designed to prepare students for real-world challenges in these important fields. The aim is to help students grow into confident, skilled professionals who can lead and find solutions to problems that affect communities locally and globally.
UNIVEN focus on building strong technical knowledge, as well as essential skills such as teamwork, communication, and innovation. When our students graduate, they leave not only with a respected qualification that is recognised around the world, but also with the tools they need to succeed in their careers.
UNIVEN warmly welcomes all applicants to join the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture for the 2026 academic year. It encourages you to take full advantage of the many opportunities available, whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student. With the support of the dedicated staff and the resources offered by the Faculty, you can grow into a future scientist, engineer, or agricultural leader who helps shape South Africa’s progress in technology and innovation, on the African continent and beyond.
University Of Venda Engineering Courses
At Univen, you will graduate with the ideal combination of advanced technical and professional skills valued by employers, and a higher-level qualification that is recognised around the world. Below are the engineering courses offered at the various departments at Univen:
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENTS:
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- Department of Animal Science
- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
- Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Department of Forestry
- UNIVEN Experimental Farm
NATURAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTS:
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Biological Sciences
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology
- Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences
- Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences
- Department of Science Foundation
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENTS:
- Department of Earth Sciences
- Department of Urban and Regional Planning
- Department of Agricultural and Rural Engineering
CHAIRS / CENTRES / INSTITUTES
- DST/NRF Chair in Biodiversity Value and Change
- Institute for Rural Development
- Vuwani Science Resource Centre
- Centre for Assisted Animal Reproduction
University Of Venda Engineering Courses Requirements
Below are the requirements needed for studying engineering courses:
Degree:
- The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the recognised 20-credit NSC subjects.
- Applicants must have a minimum point score of 26. A grade 12 certificate with a bachelor’s or matric exemption is required if grade 12 has been achieved.
Diploma:
- The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
Certificate:
- The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi.
- To be considered for admission to specific programmes, applicants are required to have the appropriate combinations of recognised National Senior Certificate subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in these subjects.
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Position yourself for a leading role solving global challenges with a science, engineering and agriculture degree at South Africa’s top university. At the University of Venda, our curriculum and programmes are designed to prepare you for tomorrow’s science, engineering and agriculture challenges. Visit the Official Website Of Univen For More