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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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    Agriculture

    Owen Sitole College of Agriculture 🇿🇦 EMPANGENI, South Africa

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  2. Other programmes

    Structural Agricultural Training

    Lowveld College of Agriculture 🇿🇦 Nelspruit, Republic of South Africa, South Africa

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  3. Master

    Food Processing (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  4. Master

    Animal Science (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  7. Master

    Consumer Studies (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  8. Master

    Agriculture, MTech (MTech)

    Cape Peninsula University of Technology 🇿🇦 Bellville, South Africa

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  9. Other programmes

    Baccalaureus Technologiae: Agricultural Management

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  10. Master

    Plant Breeding (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc in Agriculture Animal Science 3 English Level 4

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  12. Undergraduate

    Part 4: Agricultural Sciences: Undergraduate Programmes

    University of the Free State 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, South Africa

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  13. Master

    Horticultural Science (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  15. Other programmes

    Dip (Agricultural Management)

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

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  16. Master

    Poultry Science (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  17. Master

    Food Science (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  18. Master

    Cultivated Pastures (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  19. Master

    Environmental Science (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  20. Other programmes

    BInstAgrar(Hons) Plant Production

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor Sc Eng: Agricultural, Howard Collegeoward College & Pietermaritzburg

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  22. Master

    Grassland Science (Master of Science in Agriculture)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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