Overview

A relevant and practical research project leading to innovation or solving a problem through high-level research in the discipline and in the industry concerned, is undertaken. It guides the student at the highest academic level to contribute to the research some other professional field.

Features

Students in the Agronomy program from Stellenbosch University thus become professionals who can, either as a team member or individually, play a meaningful role, nationally or internationally, in research, teaching and policy-making in specialist fields concerned with sustainable and environmentally friendly food production and food safety.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Agronomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-14 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agribusiness Horticulture and Crop Science View 3 other PhDs in Agribusiness in South Africa

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Evidence of academic work

Final school-leaving results

Honours research project

Letter of motivation

Portfolio

Proof of English Language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

19070 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19070 ZAR per year during 36 months.
National

19070 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19070 ZAR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Stellenbosch

7630 - 10640 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.