
Overview
Key facts
The research in this Department, which offers the Agronomy at the Stellenbosch University , focuses mainly on temperate crops, intensive greenhouse plant production, rangeland management and weed management.
What we offer
Crop rotation plant production and techniques for the sustainable production of temperate crops (such as winter cereals, legume pastures and oil-seed crops) in a Mediterranean climate are intensively researched. Intensive greenhouse production includes research on the physiology, yield and quality of crops grown in soil-less cultures in greenhouses and tunnels. Research on weed management includes aspects of identifying and managing herbicide resistant weeds as well as integrated weed management systems.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Agronomy
- Master's Thesis
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Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- It is aimed at people in the industry or recent graduates who already have a background in agronomy thanks to the three years of training they have enjoyed at an agricultural college or university of technology. However, they do not have a BScAgric degree, but rather a BSc degree or BTech degree.
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International
1892 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1892 USD per year -
National
1750 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1750 USD per year
- SADC - minimum compulsatory initial fee: R30,000; Tuition fee: R0
- Africa - minimum compulsatory initial fee R30,000; Tuition fee: R0
- Rest of the World - minimum compulsatory initial fee: R30,000; Tuition fee R32,425
Living costs for Stellenbosch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Agronomy.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.