I extend my warmest welcome to our first-year students. As a first-time Unisa student; please take note of what it takes to be a successful Unisa student. It is mainly characterized by self-discipline as there are no teachers or lecturers in front of you. Self-discipline needs to be embodied in all your daily activities. Our way of offering teaching services to you is by means of open distance and e-learning. Please make use of all educational tools and support services that the university provides to you to aid you towards your success. We will continue doing our part in delivering high-quality education to you. Last year, the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), granted accreditation to 5 of our Engineering Diplomas until the next accreditation cycle in 5 years to come. Although operating using distance learning mode, this accreditation affirms the high quality of our offerings which is aligned with the national and international standards.
The College of Science Engineering and Technology believes in providing affordable, accessible, high quality, relevant Science Engineering and Technology programmes. Therefore, we offer innovative delivery approaches and mechanisms that support our extensive student base through excellent research, community engagement projects, academic and administrative staff and systems.
Recently, four leading Unisa researchers were inaugurated as members of the Academy of Science of South Africa and the South African Young Academy of Science for their outstanding scientific contributions designed to benefit society at large.
The university was recently awarded the prestigious DSTI-NRF SARChI Chair in Water and Environmental Biotechnology following a proposal submitted by the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Prof Ilunga Kamika.
Three Master of Engineering graduates from the university’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology are advancing mining engineering research with projects that tackle real-world challenges in blasting safety, efficiency and environmental control.
Against stiff competition from seventeen other universities, the Unisa brewing team recently took first place in both the Summer Beer and Beer Label Design categories at the Intervarsity Brewing & Tasting Challenge 2025.
In an impactful display of service to humanity, students and staff in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently visited the Association for Persons with Disabilities Centre to carry out vital repairs and perform safety checks on electric wheelchairs used by residents at the centre.
Applications re-open for limited qualifications only. Apply between 3 November and 19 December 2025. Click here for more information.
While there are many research groups in CSET, to focus our research activities, we have identified flagship research projects that capture the essence of the two research themes as well as UNISA’s goal of increasing research activity and outputs, developing research capacity and inculcating multidisciplinary research.
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