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Study Agriculture in Sri Lanka

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. Undergraduate

    Agricultural Technology and Management (Undergraduate)

    University of Peradeniya 🇱🇰 Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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  2. Diploma

    Higher National Diploma in Technology (Agriculture) (HNDT - Agriculture) (Higher National Diploma in Engineering (HNDE))

    Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (HNDE) 🇱🇰 Colombo 15, Sri Lanka

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  3. Diploma

    Diploma in Agriculture

    St Aquinas College of Higher Education (Sri Lanka) 🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka

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  4. Bachelor

    BSc in Agricultural Sciences and Management (Four Years Special Degree)

    Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Belihuloya, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

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  6. Master

    Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Microbiology (M.Phil./Ph.D./D.M. programme)

    University of Colombo 🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka

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  7. Master

    M.Sc. Degree Programme in Organizational Management (Agricultural Extension)

    University of Peradeniya 🇱🇰 Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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  8. Undergraduate

    Agricultural Technology and Management Animal Science and FisheriesFood Science & Technology (Undergraduate)

    University of Peradeniya 🇱🇰 Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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  9. Other programmes

    Agricultural Extension

    University of Peradeniya 🇱🇰 Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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  10. Research

    M.Sc Degree Programme in Tropical Agriculture (By Course Work and Research) (Crop Science)

    University of Peradeniya 🇱🇰 Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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  11. Certificate

    Certificate Course in Livestock Management

    St Aquinas College of Higher Education (Sri Lanka) 🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka

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  12. Other programmes

    Agriculture - 100%

    Ananda College 🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka

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  13. Other programmes

    Livestock Fisheries & Nutrition

    Wayamba University of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Gonawila (NWP), Sri Lanka

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  15. Master

    M.Sc. Degree Programme in Soil and Environmental Microbiology (Soil Science)

    University of Peradeniya 🇱🇰 Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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  16. Other programmes

    Livestock & Avian Sciences

    Wayamba University of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Gonawila (NWP), Sri Lanka

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  17. Master

    M.Sc. Degree Programme in Development Communication and Extension (Agricultural Extension)

    University of Peradeniya 🇱🇰 Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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  18. Other programmes

    Agricultural Biology

    Eastern University, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Chenkalady, Sri Lanka

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  19. Master

    M.Sc. Degree Programme in Biotechnology (Agricultural Biology)

    University of Peradeniya 🇱🇰 Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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  20. Master

    M.Sc. Degree Programme in Biology (Agricultural Biology)

    University of Peradeniya 🇱🇰 Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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  21. Other programmes

    Agricultural Chemistry

    Eastern University, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Chenkalady, Sri Lanka

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Study Agriculture in Sri Lanka – facts and figures

In Sri Lanka, 8 universities and colleges offer 19 Agriculture programmes: 1 Bachelor, 6 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Peradeniya, Colombo, Gonawila (NWP) and Chenkalady. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Peradeniya, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and St Aquinas College of Higher Education (Sri Lanka).

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 19 Agriculture programmes at 8 institutions in Sri Lanka. Popular cities include Peradeniya, Colombo and Gonawila (NWP).

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 Sri Lanka?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Peradeniya, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, St Aquinas College of Higher Education (Sri Lanka), Eastern University, Sri Lanka and Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

How do I apply?

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