At the Faculty of Science and Technology: School of Engineering, Science and Health at Emeris, we offer an integrated and multidisciplinary educational experience designed to prepare students for impactful careers addressing the critical challenges of modern society. Our programmes span Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Public Health, and Water Management — each rooted in both technical excellence and social responsibility.
Welcome to the Faculty of Science and Technology: School of Engineering, Science and Health. Here, we are committed to shaping future engineers, public health professionals, and water management specialists who are not only technically proficient but socially responsive and globally relevant. Our mission is to guide each student through a journey of innovation, integrity, and transformative learning - preparing them to design, lead, and implement sustainable solutions that improve communities and address pressing challenges with confidence, skill, and a strong ethical compass.
At the heart of our Faculty is a commitment to academic excellence, relevance, and innovation - equipping the next generation of scientists, technologists, and problem-solvers to shape a better world.
Johan Vorster
Dean: Faculty of Science and Technology
Across all disciplines, we nurture an inclusive and collaborative learning environment where small class sizes encourage active engagement, interdisciplinary dialogue, and hands-on experience. Through a blend of rigorous academic inquiry, practical application, and ethical leadership, our students graduate ready to become innovators and agents of positive change — improving infrastructure, health, and environmental sustainability both locally and globally.
Emeris' education in Civil Engineering is a transformative journey that nurtures critical inquiry and a commitment to social justice. The programmes inspire students to engage with infrastructure development not only as a technical discipline but as a powerful means to promote equality, dignity, and inclusive democratic participation. We foster an intellectually rich and inclusive environment, where students confront complex societal challenges through rigorous inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Mechanical Engineering programme, accredited by the CHE/HEQC and the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), addresses the continent’s urgent need for skilled engineers capable of thriving in a globalised economy. From the first year, students gain practical exposure to engineering’s real-world impact on communities. Available in both mainstream and extended streams, the degree equips graduates with essential skills to innovate and improve the built environment, making them highly sought after by employers.
Similarly, the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme, also accredited by CHE and ECSA, prepares students to meet the growing demand for electrical engineers in South Africa and beyond. This programme integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience from the outset, enabling students to understand the role of electrical engineering in enhancing community wellbeing. The curriculum is designed to support smooth academic progression through both four-year and five-year streams.
The IIE Bachelor of Public Health programme at Emeris, is multidisciplinary and flexible, empowering students with the expertise to address public health issues on local and global scales. Through collaborations, placements, and internships with diverse partners, students gain a broad, practical perspective and develop the competencies required for meaningful contributions across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Water Management offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to the complex challenges of water resources and sanitation. This two-year programme equips professionals with the strategic, technical, and leadership skills to manage water infrastructure sustainably. Graduates emerge prepared to apply integrated solutions, plan across urban and rural contexts, engage with socio-ecological water governance, and contribute to climate resilience through advanced tools such as GIS.
Small class sizes foster meaningful interaction between students and lecturers, encouraging active participation, practical problem-solving, and collaborative learning.
Graduates are professionally qualified and equipped with the practical skills, technical expertise, and industry exposure needed to enter the workforce confidently or pursue advanced specialisation.
Our programmes emphasise critical and analytical thinking, technical design, applied research, project management, and ethical leadership across engineering, public health, and water management fields.
Students benefit from hands-on projects, industry placements, community outreach, research opportunities, guest lectures, and sector-focused events that build both professional and personal networks for future impact.
At Emeris there are programmes you can study in-person on campus (Contact) or remotely (Distance)
Students will engage with various management theories, research methodologies and techniques with the aim of applying and advancing their knowledge of the contemporary business world. Our Honours and Masters qualifications will provide students with the expertise and in-depth theoretical knowledge in management that will support their progression in an organisation, producing a well-rounded, industry-ready postgraduate student.
An educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education
Formed by the strategic evolution of The IIE's Varsity College, IIE MSA, Vega and
the School of Hospitality and Service Management, uniting under the Emeris name.
Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07. View certificate here.
