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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. Master

    MSc(Agric) Agricultural Extension

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor Agricultural Management, Pietermaritzburg

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  3. Master

    Agricultural Production (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  4. Master

    MTech (Agriculture) Coursework

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

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  6. Bachelor

    BSc in Agriculture Animal Health 3 English Level 4

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  7. Bachelor

    Bachelor Sc Agric: Agricultural Plant Sciences, Pietermaritzburg

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  8. Master

    Crop Science (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  9. Postgraduate

    Programmes Offered in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (Postgraduate)

    University of Durban - Westville 🇿🇦 Ashwood, Durban, South Africa

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  10. Research

    MTech (Agriculture) Research

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

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc Agriculture R13 310 (Bachelor)

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  12. Postgraduate

    Postgraduate programmes in Agriculture

    University of the Free State 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, South Africa

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  13. Bachelor

    B.Sc in Agriculture

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Agricultural Management in Animal Production

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  16. Diploma

    National Diploma: Agricultural Management

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  17. Bachelor

    Agriculture (Bachelor) (BTech)

    Cape Peninsula University of Technology 🇿🇦 Bellville, South Africa

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  18. Other programmes

    Agriculture

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  19. Bachelor

    BSc: Four-year programme (Biological and Agricultural Sciences)

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  20. Other programmes

    Agricultural Science

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  21. Other programmes

    N.Dip.: Agricultural Management

    Central University of Technology 🇿🇦 BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa

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  22. Other programmes

    DTech (Agriculture)

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