Overview

The Oenology, Viticulture and Wine Biotechnology programmes at Stellenbosch University focus strongly on research in various specialist fields of Food and Wine Production Systems and they train students to become subject specialists in the fields of food science, oenology, viticulture, grapevine biotechnology and wine biotechnology.

Features

For each field of study a relevant and practically oriented research project is chosen which puts the student in contact with the industry, leading to problem solving in the industry concerned, and also prepares the student to enter the research or professional market.

They thus become professionals who can play, either as a team member or individually, a meaningful role in national or international research, teaching and policy making in specialist fields concerned with sustainable and environmentally friendly food production and food safety.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The student is expected to write a dissertation that contains the results of original research. An oral defense is conducted.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Microbiology Food Science View 5 other PhDs in Microbiology 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

A certified copy of your academic transcripts (marks) [and English translation if in a foreign language]

Certified copies of degree(s) obtained. (Please note: if you currently are, registered as a student at Stellenbosch University, we will request your academic transcripts from Administration. There is therefore no need to attach them to this application).

A complete Curriculum Vitae (only for master's and doctoral applications)

A copy of your ID/Passport documents

Foreign students, whose mother tongue is not English, are requested to complete a TOEFL test.

Tuition Fee

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International

21824 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21824 ZAR per year during 36 months.
National

21824 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21824 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.