The School of Engineering has embarked on a growth strategy over the last decade given the shortage of engineering skills in South Africa. This resulted in a significant increase in engineering student numbers.

Our team manages the Engineering Computer Labs as well as the Goldfields Computer Lab

The Engineering Computer Lab serves a vital role in the School of Engineering’s strategy to increase the success of engineering students by providing facilities for computer-based classes and general use. Such a facility has become a necessity due to the complexity of the software that engineering students will use throughout their studies. This computer lab provides students with the necessary resources to complete course work and familiarise themselves with industry-standard software.

The Engineering Computer Labs is situated in the Natural Sciences 2 Building, level 2.

• Computer Labs 1 to 4
  • Consist of 200 high end, latest specifications I7 computers.
  • These labs are for undergraduate B-Eng. students
  • These labs are reserved for class bookings by the Engineering faculty.
• Postgraduate Lab
  • Consists of 24 high-end high end, latest specifications I7 computers.
  • This lab is access-controlled to only allow B-Eng. Postgraduate students.
  • Also used by lecturers for contact sessions with students
• Project lab
  • Consists of 24 high-end high end, latest specifications I7 computers.
  • Access-controlled lab to allow only final year B-Eng. students.
  • Provides a conducive study environment for working on a final year project.
  • Also used by lecturers for contact sessions with students
• Ph.D. lab
  • Consists of 24 high-end high end, latest specifications I7 computers
  • Available to Ph.D. students researching long-term simulations

Hours (Currently close due to the Covid-19 pandemic)

• Weekdays 07:00 – 17:30
• Weekends: Closed

The Goldfields Computer Lab is situated in the Sci-Enza Building, level 2

• Computer Lab 1 and 2
  • Consist of 90 high end, latest specifications computers
  • These labs are reserved for class bookings by the various Faculties
  • Provides a conducive study environment for all students

Hours (Currently close due to the Covid-19 pandemic)

• Weekdays 07:00 – 17:30 (Classes only)
• Weekends: Closed