The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) is the largest of its kind in Africa. This diverse Faculty is renowned for its expertise in forestry and agriculture, food systems, biotechnology, life sciences, physical, mathematical and statistical sciences. NAS contributes substantially to building research and teaching capacity in South Africa by producing highly skilled graduates and generating new scientific knowledge through our research. Around 20 to 25% of all PhD graduates at the University of Pretoria come from NAS. The Faculty is a leader in addressing complex challenges through transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research.

First Science and Engineering Open Day - 8 March 2025
You are invited to join the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) and the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) are combining forces to host the first-ever Science and Engineering Open Day on Saturday, 8 March 2025.
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NAS RANKINGS:
2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings by Subject: 
Natural Sciences (451-500, ranked for the first time in 2023)
Read more about the University and Faculty rankings here and here.