Study Agriculture in South Africa: 71 Programmes at 16 Universities

Master
Community Resources (Master of Science in Agriculture)

University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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Master
Master of Agricultural Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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Master
Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture

University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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Science and Agriculture

North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science)

University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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DTech (Agriculture)

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

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Master
Master of Agriculture

University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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Plant Production and Soil Science

University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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Bachelor
BTech (Agricultural Management)

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

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Dip (Agricultural Management)

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

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Master
Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture

University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, 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.