Undergraduate Information
School brochure
This brochure provides an overview of the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Undergraduate prospectus
Our professional degrees are structured programmes in the applied sciences that stretch over four/ five years of full-time study.
Degrees & Careers posters
These posters detail career prospects and degree requirements in the Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences.
CASSE
CASSE is an Alternative Access and Academic Support Programme that caters for prospective students whose academic potential was not realised due to a disadvantaged educational background.
College handbook
This handbook provides information about college rules, the structure of each degree and the modules that students need to take for their qualifications. This handbook is helpful to current UKZN students.
How to Apply
All first-time South African applicants to UKZN for entry into degree/ diploma study (Grade 12s and undergraduate transfer students from other institutions) must apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO).
Postgraduate Information
Postgraduate prospectus
The University provides a vibrant environment for basic and applied research, and offers internationally recognised postgraduate research degrees in all disciplines.
College handbook
This handbook provides information about college rules, the structure of each degree and the modules that current students need to take for their qualifications.
How to apply
These forms need to be filled out and sent to the School in order to apply for postgraduate study at the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Plant Breeding MSC Program for Africa
UKZN proposes to train postgraduate students using a different approach to training, emphasising modern breeding and data management technologies, and a 6-month internship to increase genetic gains and practical exposure of postgraduate students to the seed sector, respectively.
Student fees & funding
Student fees
These booklets break down the cost of study at UKZN, for local and international students.
Student funding
Visit the Student Funding website for information about NSFAS, loans, bursaries and scholarships.