Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
A four-year programme that trains students to convert raw materials into safe, innovative food products. Students apply chemistry, biochemistry, physics, mathematics and microbiology to food processing, preservation, packaging and product development, with regular factory visits and compulsory industry training.
Faculty: AgriSciences | Duration: Four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Fundamental sciences applied to food processing, preservation, packaging and product development, plus factory visits and compulsory industry training.
Food scientists are employed in quality assurance, product development, research, technical support, sales, purchasing and production management in the food industry.
NSC/IEB: aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation); English OR Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%; Mathematics 60%; Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) 50%. NBTs compulsory for IEB-ISC applicants. Selection guidelines apply.
Domestic applicants: ZAR 66,102 a year (2025). Estimated 2025 study fee for the first year of study (listed as 'BSc Food Sc'), per the SU Yearbook Part 3 student fees; for South African and permanent-resident students; includes module costs per SU; excludes textbooks, society dues, residence and house Source
Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.
The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.
Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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