The Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) is held in high esteem at national and international levels for the quality of its training and research and also as consultant in the agricultural and forestry industry. Students enrolled in the faculty’s undergraduate- and postgraduate programmes are expertly trained to become leaders and managers in the various sectors of the industry.
Throughout SA and abroad, alumni of the faculty can be found in top positions.
When SU was officially established in 1918, Agriculture was one of the first four faculties and right from the outset it made an indelible contribution to agricultural education and research in South Africa. In 2006 the Faculties of Agriculture and Forestry merged to become the Faculty of AgriSciences as it is today.
Our undergraduate agriculture, forestry and conservation programmes offer hands-on learning that blends fieldwork with scientific innovation. Students engage in real-world projects such as developing sustainable crop practices and precision forestry techniques, directly contributing to food security and environmental resilience.
Our postgraduate offerings, spanning Honours, Master’s and Doctoral degrees, focus on plant biotechnology, agricultural economics and conservation ecology. Graduates have conducted award-winning research on drought-tolerant crops and innovative conservation strategies that enhance biodiversity. Designed to produce world-class experts, our programmes merge advanced research with real-world impact.
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