Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories that provide students with hands-on experiences to bridge theory and practice
Welcome to the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at the University of South Africa.
It is a privilege to serve as the Acting Executive Dean of a College that stands at the forefront of agricultural innovation, environmental stewardship, and scientific excellence. Our work is driven by a commitment to addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time - climate change, food security, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and the wellbeing of our communities.
The College offers a diversity of qualifications which include our BSc degrees in Agricultural Science (3 streams), Postgraduate Diplomas in Agriculture (4 streams) and Bachelor of Consumer Science degrees (6 streams). It is strategically located at the Unisa Science Campus in Johannesburg, reflecting the university’s commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation. Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories - uncommon in open and distance learning (ODeL) institutions - CAES provides students with hands-on experiences that bridge theory and practice.
The university's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with the Directorate of Internationalisation and Partnerships, recently hosted a high-level delegation from Shandong Agricultural University.
Phathutshedzo Mundalamo, a master's student in Environmental Management, has been invited to present her research at the prestigious International Conference on AI and Data Science Applications and Advances.
As South Africa observes World Diabetes Day on 14 November, the university’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences continues to lead vital research and community initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable, indigenous food systems as a response to the country’s rising diabetes crisis.
The platform, which fostered critical dialogue between academia, government and industry, highlighted the power of research, innovation and policy integration in advancing sustainable agri-food systems and supporting South Africa's contribution to the global food security agenda.
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences' Prof Vhahangwele Masindi was recently named the 2025 Emerging Sustainability Leader Award winner by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.
Applications re-open for limited qualifications only. Apply between 3 November and 19 December 2025. Click here for more information.
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences has a vision of excellence and a strategic objective for Excellence in Research.
As scientists we pose the question "If not Excellence then What?". This question is posed for us to reflect specifically in research and innovation what would we like to achieve? In our current college plan we look at two major areas viz. postgraduate studies and research and innovation, and have set out baby steps to work towards that excellence.
