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Become a changemaker: Study Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University.

Welcome to the Department of Chemical Engineering, situated within the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University. We take pride in conducting cutting-edge research while delivering well-rounded and highly skilled professional chemical engineers. Our team includes 22 full-time academic staff, 16 postdoctoral researchers, and 17 technical and support staff. Browse our website to find more information about our research focus areas, academic programmes, staff and facilities.

Applications for the 2026 intake for all programmes open on 1 April 2025. 

Visit our undergraduate and postgraduate pages for more details.

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Sat 15 Mar: SU On-campus Open Day

Stellenbosch University (SU) invites prospective students to join us for an exciting on-campus Open Day from 08:00 to 15:00 on Saturday, 15 March 2025. Click here for more information from the Engineering Faculty.

Tue 1 April: Applications for the 2026 intake open

Applications for the 2026 intake for all programmes open on 1 April 2025. Visit our undergraduate and postgraduate pages for more details.

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