The University of Cape Town will be holding the annual UCT Open Day from 10:00–15:00 on Saturday, 12 April 2025. The department will showcase its current activities and invite you to join them in the New Engineering Building on upper campus.
Applications for 2026 have opened and you can apply online.
Check the Undergraduate Prospectus for the requirements.
The Department of Civil Engineering at UCT is preparing graduates to find innovative solutions for the engineering challenges of our civil society. Find out more:
A student’s perspective
Want to know more about the civil engineering degree? Have a listen to what our students have to say:
What you need to know
Are you thinking of studying engineering and the built environment? This video will help you to consider whether civil is the best option for you, as well as understand the application and admissions requirements.
The Department of Civil Engineering’s presentation from Open Day 2021 can be found on the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment’s YouTube channel.
Have a look at the facilities that we offer at the Department of Civil Engineering to gain more insight into how our department is pushing boundaries and shaping the future!

Why study Civil Engineering at UCT?
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Please call +27(0)21 650 2584 for our reception or email us on civil@uct.ac.za with your enquiries.