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Study Agriculture in South Africa

Agriculture covers the science and business of producing food, fibre and energy – from plant and animal production to soil and water management, agricultural economics and sustainable land use.

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  1. Other programmes

    ND: Agriculture - Animal Production

    Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) 🇿🇦 Jacobs, South Africa

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  2. Diploma

    Diploma in Agriculture

    Cedara College of Agriculture 🇿🇦 HILTON, South Africa

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  3. Certificate

    Higher Certificate in Agriculture

    Cedara College of Agriculture 🇿🇦 HILTON, South Africa

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  4. Other programmes

    B.Tech.: Agricultural Management

    Central University of Technology 🇿🇦 BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa

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  6. Master

    Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management (Master of Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  7. Master

    Agrometeorology (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  8. Bachelor

    B.Sc. in Agriculture majoring in Pasture Science

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Agricultural, PMB (PhD)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  10. Master

    Food Security (Master of Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  11. Master

    Agricultural and Environmental Instrumentation (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  12. Bachelor

    B.Sc. in Agriculture majoring in Animal Production

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  13. Bachelor

    Agricultural Extension & Rural Resource Management (Bachelor)

    Potchefstroom College of Agriculture 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  15. Bachelor

    BTech (Agricultural Management)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor Agric (Agricultural Extensions and RuralResource Management), Pietermaritzburg (Cedara College)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  17. Other programmes

    ND: Agriculture

    Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) 🇿🇦 Jacobs, South Africa

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  18. Bachelor

    B.Sc. in Agriculture majoring in Horticulture

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  19. Bachelor

    BSc in Agriculture Crop Science 3 English Level 4

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  20. Master

    MTech (Agriculture)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  21. Bachelor

    B.Sc. in Agriculture majoring in Plant Production

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  22. Other programmes

    Agriculture Development Services

    Owen Sithole Agricultural College 🇿🇦 Empangeni, South Africa

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Study Agriculture in South Africa – facts and figures

In South Africa, 16 universities and colleges offer 71 Agriculture programmes: 21 Bachelor, 25 Master and 1 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Durban, Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, Pretoria and Potchefstroom. Institutions with the widest choice: University of KwaZulu-Natal, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and North-West University.

Degrees in Agriculture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Agriculture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Agriculture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Agriculture programmes?

The directory lists 71 Agriculture programmes at 16 institutions in South Africa. Popular cities include Durban, Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand and Pretoria.

How long does it take to study Agriculture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Agriculture programmes in South Africa?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of KwaZulu-Natal, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), North-West University, University of Limpopo and University of South Africa.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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