The Engineering College of Science and Technology (ECST) is an independent, South African-based higher education institution affiliated with two international institutions: the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) in Australia and the Engineering College of Technology (ECT) in the United Kingdom. EIT is an award-winning institution with a strong reputation for industry-focused engineering education and accredited higher education programmes, while ECT provides UK-recognised qualifications and flexible study pathways in engineering and technology. These affiliations connect ECST to a broader international network of engineering education, enhancing opportunities for student progression and global academic engagement.
Founded in 2022, the Engineering College of Science and Technology (ECST) is an independent higher education institution based in Midrand, South Africa, offering career-focused Bachelor of Engineering Technology qualifications, beginning with Electrical Engineering.
EIT is one of ECT’s affiliated institute, which has been operating since 2008. It is a leading engineering and technology education and training provider, offering online and on-campus programs. Its wide range of courses are delivered by industry experts to ensure students (whether starting out or in the workforce) develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the every-evolving world of modern engineering.
Each learning centre provides local, in-person support while also assisting prospective and current students around the world. It also offers access to study facilities, and hosts events and workshops throughout the year.
The Engineering College of Technology (ECT) is a higher education provider in the United Kingdom (UKPRN: 10089771) specialising in engineering and is affiliated with EIT and ECST . ECT is also a member of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the UK’s independent quality body for higher education, demonstrating the ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing academic quality and standards.
IDC Technologies has been a global leader in engineering and technical training since 1991. Affiliated with EIT, ECT, and ECST, IDC delivers engineering conferences and in-house training globally, it also offers e-books and video courses which are focused on practical, cutting-edge solutions.