The South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGWRI) is a leading centre for research and postgraduate training at Stellenbosch University. With a broad interdisciplinary mandate, SAGWRI fosters collaboration across faculties and engages with prominent national and international academic institutions, as well as public and private sector partners. Its core focus lies in integrated grape and wine sciences and biotechnology. SAGWRI is proudly affiliated with the Department of Viticulture and Oenology within the Faculty of AgriSciences.
Postgraduate studies
SAGWRI
SAGWRI offers postgraduate programmes in Viticulture and Oenology. For more information click here
The core objectives of the institute are to:
- Lead postgraduate training in Grape and Wine Sciences
- Coordinate cutting-edge research across Stellenbosch University
- Foster transdisciplinary collaboration
- Promote international engagement
- Champion innovation

