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Situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch University has a long history of engagement with the sciences of the vine and the wine and is in close association with the South African grape and wine industry. The DVO (Department of Viticulture and Oenology) and SAGWRI (South African Grape and Wine Research Institute) are the only University-based environments in South Africa that offer under graduate and postgraduate courses in Viticulture and Oenology.
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Embark on a journey through the fascinating world of viticulture and oenology, where passion meets expertise in the art and science of wine. Contribute to the innovations shaping the future of winemaking while studying in a place where vineyards are your classroom, knowledge flows as freely as fine wine, and every lesson brings you closer to mastering this timeless craft. Cheers to an exciting adventure with us at Stellenbosch University! ????✨
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Viticulture and Oenology
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Study Viticulture and Oenology
Where passion fuels innovation, shaping wine excellence and sustainable industries of the future.
UNDERGRADUATE
Grape and Wine Sciences covers the vine and its organs and integrates this knowledge in the scientific manipulation of the plant for the creation, in harmony with the environment, of sustainable product types which can be used to produce unique wines. Furthermore, it deals with the integration of a thorough understanding of the chemical and biological processes involved in the making of wine and brandy products in order to ensure the sustainability of the natural resources. In this field you will be prepared for a career in the grape and wine industries.
POSTGRADUATE
The master’s programmes in Food and Wine Production Systems leads to one of the following qualifications: MScAgric (Oenology), MScAgric (Viticulture), MSc (Wine Biotechnology or Food Science). The programme entails two years of master’s studies if the student holds an…
This programme lead to one of the following qualifications: PhD (fields: Oenology, Viticulture or Wine Biotechnology). A dissertation containing original research in one of these fields is required. The programmes focus strongly on research in various specialist fields of Food and…
The degree DSc is awarded to candidates who have held the PhD or PhD (Agric) degree of this University, or some other equivalent (in the opinion of the Senate) qualification for at least five years, or who have held the MSc or MScAgric degree of this University, or some other…
SPECIALISATION
Research
SAGWRI is a research and postgraduate training institute that has a broad scope and mandate to operate inter-facultatively within SU, and in partnership with other national and international higher education, and public and private enterprises. SAGWRI focuses on Integrated Grape and Wine Sciences and Biotechnology and is linked to the Department of Viticulture and Enology within the AgriSciences faculty at SU
The main goals of the institute are to:
- Coordinate post graduate training in Grape and Wine Sciences
- Coordinate Grape and Wine Research at Stellenbosch University
- Establish, Maintain and Promote Transdisciplinarity
- Pursue internationalization
- Participate in innovation activities
The main objective of the research activities within the DVO is to contribute to enabling the South African industry to produce wines and vineyard products of a high quality with the aid of environmentally friendly technology in the most cost-effective manner.