STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
Faculty of AgriSciences
Department of Animal Sciences
Aquaculture Programme
Bid to the Third Call for Proposals
On
SELECTION OF INSTITUTIONS AS AFRICAN UNION CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE IN FISHERIES
AND AQUACULTURE
Prepared by Dr Khalid Salie and Mr Henk Stander
February 2021
South Africa
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CONTENT
A. Background and introduction to the institution.
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B. Aquaculture at Stellenbosch University.
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C. Statements of accreditation by national authority and/or regional body. Page 7
D. Curriculum for undergraduate, graduate and vocational training programmes.
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E. Aquatic Animal Health (Fish Diseases and Health Management) and Aquaculture
Extension Services, formal strategic future partnership.
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F. Summary on Institution.
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G. Historical records/information of students graduated from the institutions.
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H. Research output.
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I. Staffing situation and their qualifications.
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J. Other co-workers.
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K. Present financing arrangements of the institution & financial control systems.
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L. Any other relevant information.
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M. Invested experience and expertise in teaching, research and services.
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N. Strategies to make it more affordable for African students to attend SU. Page 13
O. Aquaculture post-graduate students from other African countries who studied at
Stellenbosch University in the past came from.
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P. Cost to live and study at SU.
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Q. Stellenbosch Institutional Repository.
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R. Future Strategic Development and Expansion of Operations.
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Preface
Our continent has the capacity to unlock the potential of its human capital and wealth and
abundance in natural resources. The African Union (AU) with its 55 Member States
representing the African Continent pledge their commitment to AGENDA 2063 whereby we
provide a blueprint and masterplan for transforming Africa into a global powerhouse.
Stellenbosch University (SU), as a tertiary institution, is globally recognised as a top-tier
performer in providing excellent academic and research offerings. The opportunity presents
itself now for SU to reinforce its commitment in contributing to Africa’s prospering through
bidding to the AU’s establishing of Centers of Excellence for Disciplines related to Fisheries
and Aquaculture.
The Aquaculture Programme and its subsidiaries at SU is well-positioned in South Africa and
the Continent to accommodate a Centre of Excellence. There is a well-working operational
Aquaculture unit in place with vast experience and expertise across a diversified portfolio. It
is well-supported by the institutional arrangements of SU providing state-of-the-art
infrastructure and systems for administrative and financial management and control. This
monitoring and evaluation at SU secure any financial commitments with full-on accountability
and delivery.
Such a Centre of Excellence at SU can provide the impetus to harness resources and expertise
from a wide area to deliver the services and innovation much needed in the sector. It has the
capacity and motivation to launch a successful programme.
A. Background and introduction to the institution:
i.
General
Starting out with four faculties (Science, Education, Arts and Social Sciences, and
AgriSciences), 503 students and 40 lecturing staff on 2 April 1918, SU today is home to 10
faculties, a vibrant and cosmopolitan community of more than 30 000 students and 3000 staff
members, spread over five campuses.
Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 30 000 students (including
4 000 foreign students from 100 different countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff
members (which include 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined
university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates
a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main
campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous
centuries, others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound
academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with
the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and
technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century
institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.
ii.
Academic excellence and innovation:
The University is amongst South Africa's leading tertiary institutions based on research
output, student pass rates and rated scientists, and is recognised internationally as an
academic institution of excellence. It boasts the highest weighted research output per full-
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time academic staff member of all South African universities and the second-highest number
of scientists in South Africa who have been rated by the National Research Foundation (NRF).
It also has the highest student success rate in the country.
SU is cementing its reputation as a world-class institution. According to the Times Higher
Education World University Rankings, SU is one of the top 300 universities in the world, and
among the top 20 in BRICS countries. It also features among the world's elite institutions in
10 of the 36 subjects featured in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2015. SU
was also included in the 2014 CWTS Leiden Ranking, which measures the scientific
performance of 750 major universities worldwide.
With 18 research chairs under the NRF South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChi), the
University is regarded as a leader in the fields of biomedical tuberculosis research and
management, wine biotechnology, animal sciences and mathematical biosciences. Another
SARChi chair, in the field of invasion biology, is shared between SU and the University of
Venda. This constitutes but one of SU's many partnerships, both local and international. As
preferred research partner, SU also participates in various international academic networks.
As a well-established research-intensive institution on the African continent, Stellenbosch
University is making a significant contribution towards the broadening of the global
knowledge base. Our vision is to be globally recognised as excellent, inclusive and innovative,
where we advance knowledge in service of society. We continue to strive towards our ideal
of making a global impact in areas of local relevance through our research achievements.
Through consistent transformation, we wish to broaden access to our University, maintain
our excellence, and increase our social impact to contribute to a society of social justice and
equal opportunities. Research is a transformative activity with the power to change the world.
Stellenbosch University's academics, postdoctoral research fellows and postgraduate
students, through their future-oriented and innovative ideas and work, are breaking ground
to build healthy, strong and sustainable communities.
In 2018, SU also adopted its Vision 2040 and Strategic Framework 2019 – 2024. It sets out the
institutional vision and strategy towards 2040 and confirms our intent to be Africa`s leading
research-intensive university, globally recognised as excellent, inclusive and innovative,
where we advance knowledge in service of society.
Research for Impact is one of SU's six institutional strategic themes that will position the
institution to attain its Vision 2040. SU wishes to pursue excellence, remain at the forefront
of its chosen focus areas, gain standing based on its research outputs, and be enterprising,
innovative and self-renewing. This requires a careful balance between, on the one hand,
continuity and consistency and, on the other, transformation and rejuvenation of SU's
academic researcher cohort. At the same time, SU research strives to be socially relevant.
Ultimately, our research efforts are not only aimed at academic success but also at making a
significant impact in the world. Research for impact at SU implies optimising the scientific,
economic, social, scholarly and cultural impact of our research. Our focus is on
interdisciplinary research that benefits society on a national, continental and global scale. At
the same time, we remain committed to strengthening basic and disciplinary research
excellence, as it forms the basis for applied and translational research.
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Fig 1. Presentation of the focus on interdisciplinary research that
benefits society on a national and continental scale.
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Faculties and campuses:
SU has ten faculties: AgriSciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Medicine and Health
Sciences, Engineering, Military Sciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Education, Law and
Theology.
The main campus in the picturesque university town of Stellenbosch in the heart of the
Western Cape winelands is quite an attraction for students. Stellenbosch is situated about 50
km from Cape Town and just 30 km from Cape Town International Airport.
Eight faculties are on the main campus, with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
situated on Tygerberg campus adjacent to the Tygerberg academic hospital, and the Faculty
of Military Sciences – the only one of its kind in South Africa and one of only two in Africa –
based at the South African Defence Force Military Academy in Saldanha. The University of
Stellenbosch Business School (USB) and other postgraduate business and planning
programmes of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences are located on the
Bellville Park campus.
The fifth SU campus, in Worcester, was officially opened in 2012 with the launch of the
Ukwanda Rural Clinical School of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Here, medical
and related health sciences students have the opportunity to complete their clinical training
on a rural platform. This is yet another example of SU's pioneering work in the field of
academic innovation. Each year, the campus also houses a new group of school-leavers who
participate in Stellenbosch University's Science and Mathematics bridging programme
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(SciMathUS). The programme offers students from educationally disadvantaged communities
the opportunity to gain access to higher education.
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Faculty of AgriSciences:
The Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University is held in high esteem at national and
international levels for the quality of its training and research and also as consultant in the
agricultural and forestry industry. Students enrolled in the Faculty's under- and postgraduate
programmes are expertly trained to become leaders and managers in the various sectors of
the industry. Throughout the RSA – and abroad – alumni of the Faculty can be found in top
positions.
When Stellenbosch University was officially established in 1918, Agriculture was one of the
first four faculties and right from the outset it made an indelible contribution to agricultural
education and research in South Africa. In 2006 the Faculties of Agriculture and Forestry
merged to become the Faculty of AgriSciences as it is today. The Faculty has about 1500
undergraduate and 661 postgraduate students.
B. Aquaculture at Stellenbosch University:
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General introduction to the discipline
The Aquaculture Division at Stellenbosch University was established in 1989 with the aim to
contribute to the development of the aquaculture industry of Southern Africa through high
standards of education and training, innovative research, and efficient services. The Division
functions in an interdisciplinary way through participation of various Departments from the
Faculties of Natural Sciences and AgriSciences.
The Division possesses excellent facilities for all levels of training and educational programs.
This includes experimental and commercial facilities for a wide range of species including
rainbow trout, tilapia, ornamental fish, abalone and marine finfish. The Division is also
positioned in the centre of the aquaculture industry of the Western Cape Province which
facilitates access to various other research and commercial institutions such as: the Two
Oceans Aquarium, the Sea Point Ocean to Ocean Research Aquarium, various abalone, trout,
tilapia, crocodile and ornamental fish farms, as well as fish feed manufacturers.
The Division participates in the presentation of various educational and aquaculture training
programs. These include: Informal Training, Distance Education Programs, Graduate
Programs, Diploma Programs and Post Graduate Programs. The Division moved its
administrative address in 2018 from the Genetics Department to its new home in the
Department of Animal Sciences and underwent a slight name change. It is known now only as
Aquaculture at the Department of Animal Science.
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Aquaculture Vision:
To be acknowledged worldwide as a distinguished aquaculture programme that
addresses the social and environmental needs of society through innovative,
interdisciplinary research and education.
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Aquaculture Mission:
To be an aquaculture programme of excellence that is innovative, accessible and
self-reliant, and whose purpose is to develop these qualities in our students, staff
and the communities we serve.
Faculty of AgriSciences
Participating Departments
Agricultural Economics, Animal Physiology, Animal Sciences, Consumer Studies, Food Sciences,
Genetics, Micro-biology, Nature Conservation, Zoology, etc.
Aquaculture
Education
Research
Services
Physiology
Genetics
Nutrition
Food Science
Ecology
Economics
Reproductive
Physiology
Molecular
Population
Quantitative
Analysis
Formulation
Evaluation
Post Harvest
Technology
Product Dev.
Water Quality
Impact
Assessment
Rural
Development
Socio-Economics
Education
Informal Training
Workshops
Short Courses
Certificate
Distance Education
Graduate
Post Graduate
Certificate
Diploma
Online courses
B.Sc.
B.Sc.Agric
B.Sc.Hons
M.Sc./ M.Sc.Agric/MPhil
P.hD.
Services
Analysis
Equipment
Products
Raw materials,
feeds, water, etc.
Transport,
grading, analytical,
etc.
Broodstock, ova,
fingerlings, feeds
Other
Information,
extension,
consultation
Fig 2. Organogram of the Faculty of AgriSciences landscape with the distribution of academic
offerings and services.
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Existing legal contracts, MOU’s and Service Level Agreements signed by the University
of Stellenbosch, Aquaculture:
MOU with Molapong Aquaculture Holdings (PTY) LTD
Service Level Agreement with the College for Sustainable Agriculture
Service Level Agreement with Agri 360 Africa (PTY) LTD
MOU with AGRIskills (PTY) LTD
MOU with DAFF
MOU with Legopo Aquaculture Holdings
MOU with Agriscience Faculty, University of Mauritius
NDA Educate24
NDA TUIT
NDA Specialized Aquatic Feeds
MOU Impact-Free Water (PTY) LTD
NDA Oxigenesis (PTY) LTD
Service Level Agreement with United Pangea (PTY) LTD
MOU with THAPI Aqua-Kulcha (Pty) LTD
MOU Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort
C. Statement of accreditation by national authority and/or regional body:
(See attachments)
D. Curriculum for undergraduate, graduate and vocational training programmes:
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Aquaculture educational options:
Various Short Courses and Workshops on different Aquaculture topics are presented from
time to time during the year on an ad hoc basis as training and skills development initiatives.
These Short Courses are structured in the form of Training Workshops and are presented at
different training levels. Previous training workshop topics include:
a. Rainbow Trout Farming Training Workshop (2 days)
b. Tilapia Farming Training Workshop (2 days)
c. Introduction to Aquaponics Training Workshops (1-2 days)
d. Aquaponics Advanced Training Workshops (2-5 days)
e. Practical Aquaponics Training Workshop (2 days, presented by Leslie Ter Morshuizen)
f. UVI Aquaponics Training Workshop (2 days, presented by Dr James Rakocy, from the
USA)
g. Aquaponics Masterclass (5 days, presented by Murray Hallam, from Australia)
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Aquaculture Certificate Course presented via distance learning (correspondence):
a. Entry qualification requirements: National Senior Certificate/Grade 12 (NSC) or
equivalent.
b. Duration of course: 9 months residential or distance learning.
c. Course content: 6 modules.
Modules:
a. Applied Biology of Aquaculture Species
b. Nutrition and Feeding of Aquaculture Species
c. Water Ecology: Monitoring and Management
d. Production Systems: Design and Management
e. Processing and Product Development
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f. Fish Disease and Fish Health Management
In this course, two to five students also have the opportunity to enroll for the residential
program option where they will come to Stellenbosch for the year, attend the classes with
the pre-graduate students on the campus and work on the University’s Agriculture
Experimental Farm to gain practical hand-on experience as well.
3. Aquaculture Graduate Programs
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The undergraduate (bachelor’s) programme in Animal Production Systems with the
focus on Aquaculture leads to the BScAgric (Animal Sciences) degree with Aquaculture:
a. Entry qualification requirements:
• Have obtained a National Senior Certificate (NSC or school-leaving certificate from the
Independent Examination Board) as certified by Umalusi.
• Have achieved an aggregate of at least 4 (50-59%) in four subjects designated for university
study (one should be either English or Afrikaans).
• Have written the National Benchmark Test (NBT) specified for the programme you wish to
apply for.
• Have achieved an aggregate of at least 60% for the ATs and NSC (excluding Life Orientation)
or other school qualifications.
• English or Afrikaans (Home Language or third additional Language) 4 (50%).
• Mathematics 5 (60%).
• Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) 4 (50%)
• Also meet further requirements specific to the programme of your choice as set out in the
programme outlines under the various faculties.
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Duration of course: 4 years residential learning.
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Course content:
Full complement of Animal Sciences Modules with two Aquaculture Modules, one in third
year and one in fourth year.
- Third year: Principles and practices of Aquaculture.
- Fourth year: Aquaculture Management.
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Aquaculture one year Postgraduate Diploma Course:
4. Graduate Diploma
a. Entry qualification requirements: BTech (Sciences), BSc (Sciences), BScAgric.
b. Duration of course: One year residential fulltime at Stellenbosch campus.
c. Course content: Minimum of six Aquaculture modules.
Modules:
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Aquaculture Production and Management Systems 1
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Aquaculture Review, Assessment and Project Development 1
III.
Aquaculture Production and Management Systems 2
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Aquaculture Review, Assessment and Project Development 2
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Aquaculture Products
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Aquaculture Ecology
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Aquaculture Nutrition
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Aquaculture Postgraduate Degree Courses:
a. Entry qualification requirements: Aquaculture BScAgric for MSc or MScAgric for
PhDAgric or MSc for PhD.
b. Duration of course: Normally two to four years.
c. Course content: Research study with write up in thesis or dissertation.
d. Content will vary in accordance to the specific field of study.
E. Aquatic Animal Health (Fish Diseases and Health Management) and Aquaculture
Extension Services, formal strategic future partnership:
Stellenbosch University has a formal signed MOU in place with the Faculty of Veterinary
Science at the University of Pretoria. Dr Gillian Taylor from the Faculty of Veterinary Science
have collaborated closely in the past with Mr Henk Stander in organizing and presenting of
two previous Aquatic Bio-security Training Workshops at Stellenbosch University in the name
of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA)
F. Summary on institution:
Aquaculture, with its roots in the Faculty of AgriSciences at the Stellenbosch University, is
strategically well-positioned to contribute towards the development of the South African
Aquaculture sector through means of various disciplines such as Biochemistry, Economics,
Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, Nutrition, Zoology, etc. The University provides access to
excellent facilities with regards to education, research and services. These include facilities
on three experimental farms in Jonkershoek, Marienhdal and Welgevallen, as well as various
laboratory facilities on the central campus. Collaboration and linkages with overseas and local
institutions further strengthen our Aquaculture network.
G. Historical records/information of students graduated from the institutions
At SU:
In December 2020, 5700 qualifications were awarded. These include 3400 undergraduate
degrees, diplomas and certificates, and 502 Masters’ degrees and 138 PhD’s.
At Department of Animal Science, including Aquaculture:
In 2020 the enrolment numbers were as follow, PhD’s x 21, Masters’ degrees x 74 and
Postgraduate Diploma x 3
H. Research outputs
Both SU and Aquaculture
I. Staffing situation and their qualifications (abbreviated resume)
Dr Khalid Salie
Mr Henk Stander
Ms Samantha Joao
Mr Ashley Patience
Dr Oyama Guwa
Mr Anvor Adams
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J. Other co-workers:
Dr Marcellus le Roux (Departement of Agronomy)
Prof Neill Goosen (Department of Process Engineering)
Dr Clint Rhode (Department of Genetics)
Prof Rouvay Roodt-Wilding (Department of Genetics)
Dr Chris Fouche (SA Government - DEFF Marine Research Aquarium)
Dr Elsje Pieterse (Department of Animal Sciences)
Prof Andre van der Merwe (Department of Industrial Engineering)
Prof Gideon Wolfaart (US Water Institute)
Dr Marelize Botes (US Water Institute)
Dr Nico Elema (Centre for Collaboration in Africa)
Prof Peter Gouws (Department of Food Science)
Dr Ian Goldie (Department of Polymer Sciences)
Mr Lourens de Wet (NUTRITIONHUB)
Dr Leonard Flemming (Drakenstein Vetinary Laboratory)
Dr Elmi Lotze (Department of Horticulture)
Dr Rhoda Malgas (Department of Conservation Ecology)
Dr Willem Hoffmann (Department of Agricultural Economics)
K. Present financing arrangements of the institution and financial control systems
Financial systems at SU:
The Finance division of SU is a service division that provides support to both students and
staff through the various departments. The finance function incorporates the following:
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financial planning;
financial reporting (including financial reporting of a statutory nature);
the compiling and controlling of the annual budget;
the development and application of sound financial policies;
the management, coordination and application of sound auditing policies and
procedures;
the determination and administration of student fees and loans;
the management of staff remuneration payments, debtors, creditors, assets and
liabilities;
funds, investment and banking administration;
the development and maintenance of financial systems; and
financial management training.
With the help of quality staff SU strives for excellence through the provision of dynamic,
innovative user output and specialised services.
L. Any other relevant information
One of few institutions that offer different aquaculture curriculum
Strong collaboration with private and public sector:
i. Fish Farming Associations
o Western Cape Trout Association (Henk Stander is Chairman)
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o Tilapia Aquaculture Association of South Africa (Henk Stander is an EXCO
Member)
o Catfish Farmers Association of South Africa (Henk Stander is an EXCO Member)
o Aquaponics Association of South Africa (Henk Stander was a founder member
and served on the EXCO for 3 years)
o Abalone Farmers Association of South Africa
o Marine Finfish Association of South Africa
o Bivalve Association of South Africa
o Ornamental Fish Farmers Association of South Africa
ii. Aquaculture Association of South Africa (Henk Stander is the current Vice-Chairman
and Dr Khalid Salie is an EXCO Member)
iii. African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Association (Dr Khalid Salie and Henk
Stander served on the Steering Committee, Henk Stander is serving on the Students
Committee)
iv. Commercial Aquaculture Farms and Industry Stakeholders
v. Department of Environment Forestry and Fisheries
vi. National Department of Science and Technology
vii. National Department of Trade and Industry
viii. WESGRO
ix. NEPAD
x. United States Department of Agriculture
xi. AU-IBAR
xii. AMANZI Biosecurity
Strong collaboration with international institutions of aquaculture:
International
 Institute of Aquaculture – Stirling University (Scotland)
 Auburn University (USA)
 Wagenigen University (Netherlands)
 Ghent University (Belgium)
 KUL University (Belgium)
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University of the Western Cape
Limpopo University
University of Fort Hare
University of Cape Town
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Rhodes University
University of Pretoria
Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth
M. Invested experience and expertise in teaching, research and services
Stellenbosch has established excellent infrastructure, institutional arrangements and
specialised units to support teaching, research and services. We have a Telematic Platform
with Satellite Stations throughout Africa to which student can conduct Distance Learning. The
latest infrastructure developments is the newly build Jan Mouton Learning Centre which
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serves as a general learning and teaching facility where students, staff, and stakeholders of
SU and the broader public can interact. Classrooms and auditorium are equipped with stateof-the-art Smart Technology which will enable staff and students to be connected to
cyberspace seamlessly and add to an improved learning environment. This approach is now
an imperative bringing blended learning opportunities to a much wider cohort of students in
and outside of South Africa. Another initiative is the much successful African Doctoral
Academy focusing on presenting SU’s highest academic degree to African countries.
About the African Doctoral Academy
The African Doctoral Academy (ADA), housed within the Africa Centre for Scholarship (ACS)
serves to coordinate and strengthen excellence in doctoral education at Stellenbosch
University (SU) and across the African continent. The ADA’s bi-annual, two week long Doctoral
Schools take place every year in Summer (January) and Winter (June-July) and aim to offer
high impact research and methodology training, as well as options in academic preparedness
and career development. The Schools are open to doctoral candidates, their supervisors and
researchers in general. Each week offers a number of workshops taking place concurrently
and offers an intense and concentrated training opportunity by experts in their fields. With
delegates hailing from South Africa, Africa and beyond, these Doctoral Schools are an
opportunity to network with fellow delegates and lecturers and exchange ideas and
knowledge during the formal classes, additional extra-curricular classes open to all delegates
and the social evenings each week. You can read some testimonials from our delegates that
have attended these Doctoral Schools in the past.
Background and history of the ADA
Most South African and African universities have identified doctoral scholarship as a critical
requirement for the development of higher education and research production in the
continent. In view of this the ADA serves as a unique resource to strengthening higher
education and research in Africa. Stellenbosch University has over the past ten years
established bilateral and multilateral relationships with many of Africa’s leading institutions
and academic networks. By offering the programmes of the ADA to these partnerships and
networks, the ADA is effectively positioned to consolidate and expand SU’s African networks.
In view of this the ADA has secured a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to
collaborate with doctoral schools at universities in Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi,
Namibia and elsewhere in Africa.
Since the ADA’s inception in 2009, leading scholars have presented weeklong courses to
doctoral candidates on topics ranging from PhD preparation, key concepts in methodology,
academic writing skills, the use of qualitative and quantitative tools (SPSS and ATLAS.ti),
survey and interview methods, publishing articles, and preparing for a research career
(including training in doctoral supervision). The ADA Schools have attracted participants from
many other South African and African universities. Ultimately the aim is to support knowledge
production in Africa by increasing the number and the quality of doctoral graduates in South
Africa and elsewhere in the continent.
Since 2014 the ADA has been housed within Stellenbosch University International (SUI) and
now aims to serve candidates across all disciplines and since 2017 it forms part of the Africa
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Centre for Scholarship. Its vision is to support, strengthen and advance doctoral training and
scholarship on the continent across disciplines through an integrated holistic approach to
contribute to global, regional, national and institutional objectives and priorities.
To date the principal mechanism for doctoral support has been the bi-annual ADA Summer
and Winter Schools in research methodology and academic development.
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Strategies to make it more affordable for African students to attend SU:
Online Aquaculture Training Courses on Tilapia Farming and Aquaponics are available
Bursaries and Scholarships from the African Development Bank
Project Funding for Research Projects make provision for post-graduate student
bursaries.
d. Practical Training Sessions can be presented in neighboring countries. In the past
Aquaculture practical training sessions were presented in Lesotho, Namibia, Ghana
and Malawi.
O. Aquaculture post-graduate students from other African countries who studied at
Stellenbosch University in the past came from:
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Ghana
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Nigeria
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Zambia
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Namibia
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Malawi
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Egypt
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Eritrea
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Uganda
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Botswana
X. Kenya
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South Sudan
P. Cost to live and study at SU
We appreciate that the cost of staying and studying at Stellenbosch University can be more
costly than most other African countries. However, we believe the cost-benefit ratio is high
in term of value for investment. Students receive a higher qualification at one of the top
tertiary institutions in Africa. There are also numerous opportunities and facilities
incorporated by SU to make studying affordable. These include Accommodation Agencies
assisting students to find affordable and cheaper accommodation close to the main campus,
i.e. Academia Student Residences.
Here follows a brief breakdown of potential costs:
Average tuition cost for undergraduate per year: R 40 000 – R 70 000 depending on the course
Average tuition cost for postgraduate per year:
Postgraduate Diploma: R40 000
Masters: R30 000
Doctorate: R20 000
Bench fees (research costs): Vary according to the specific research project. The University
subsidizes these expenses as far as possible through conducting most research and analyses
in-house.
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Accommodation (board and lodge) per year: R 90 000-120 000. Many visiting students can
apply for SU subsidies and sponsorships.
Q. Stellenbosch Institutional Repository:
Stellenbosch University has excellent repository systems to document and bank data and
information. This record-keeping system provide historical tracing as well as predicting future
scenarios and planning.
SUNScholar Research Repository:
It’s a leading digital archive for the preservation and promotion of the research record and
supporting research data.
SUNDigital Collection:
It showcases digital content from the Library and Information Service’s unique digital
collections and repositories.
DSI-NRF Centre for Excellence for Invasion Biology:
The CIB repository was set up for the Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology in conjunction
with Stellenbosch University’s Library and Information service.
R. Future Strategic Development and Expansion of Operations:
Future plans include the upgrading of all existing research laboratory’s and all administrative
offices in a brand-new building everything clustered under one roof. This will be done in the
design and construction of a new multifunctional Aquaculture building on the Welgevallen
Experimental Farm in Stellenbosch.
Another strategic project includes the development of a Marine Aquaculture Training and
Research Centre in Saldanha Bay on the West Coast of South Africa. Two AgriSETA
Occupational Qualifications will be presented on a lower qualification level (NQF 3 and NQF
4) at this centre. Aquaculture Farm Assistant (OFO Code 821602) and Aquaculture Farmer
(OFO Code 622101) qualifications were registered and approved by the Quality Council for
Trades & Occupations (QCTO) in South Africa.
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