The School of Agriculture and Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is one of two Schools within the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). As a dynamic centre of teaching, learning, and research, the School plays a key role in advancing scientific knowledge and developing practical solutions in fields essential to South Africa’s development and global sustainability. The School operates across the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Our disciplines span both core sciences and applied fields, providing students with strong academic foundations and real-world skills needed to thrive in academia, industry, and community development.
We are actively engaged in addressing some of the most pressing global and regional challenges — including food security, climate change, environmental sustainability, and the urgent demand for scientific and technological innovation. Our academics and researchers lead high-impact, interdisciplinary projects in collaboration with industry partners, government agencies, and international institutions.
Our School disciplines:
Agricultural Management
Specialisation in agricultural economics, farm management, food systems, rural development, agribusiness, etc.
Agricultural Science
Specialisation in plant sciences, animal sciences, plant breeding, agricultural research, etc.
Biological Sciences
Specialisation in ecology, genetics, microbiology, cellular biology, biochemistry, etc.
Chemistry
Specialisation in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and applied chemistry, etc.
Computer Science
Specialisation in programming, algorithms, data structures, information systems, artificial intelligence, etc.
geography
Specialisation in physical geography, human geography, GIS, remote sensing, environmental management, etc.
gEOLOGY
Specialisation in mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, hydrogeology, environmental geology, etc.
Mathematics
Specialisation in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, computational mathematics, mathematical modeling, etc.
Where To Find Us
The academic programmes at the School of Agriculture and Science are offered on two campuses: Pietermaritzburg, located in the serene midlands of KZN, and Westville, situated in the eastern city of Durban with its expansive seaside.
Westville Campus
Location: University Road, Westville, Private Bag X 54001, Durban 4000
Pietermaritzburg Campus
Location: King Edward Avenue, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209