Prof Alta van der Merwe

Curriculum Vitae

Nelson Mandela quoted that Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. In the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology we are proud of the programmes we offer our students. We are seen as one of the top Universities in the country and rated in the top 500 in the world. A great accomplishment if you take into account that there are more than 26000 universities in the world.

Our staff consist of passionate personnel that are not only world-renown for research but also excel in teaching and learning. We understand that it is not always easy to adapt to university life and therefore provide additional support to our students through tutorials and support from Faculty Student Advisors.

Our Alumni perform exceptionally well after graduating and we are proud that there are several high-flyer members that acts as leaders in the South African community as well as internationally.

Being chosen to be a student within the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology is a special opportunity for you to be exposed to the best programmes in the world. We look forward to welcome you as a student and trust that you will enjoy your journey with us.

Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning