Bachelor of Agriculture (BAgric) at University of the Free State

Programme overview

BAgric (application programme B5300; degree code 53501) on the Bloemfontein Campus; majors are selected in the second year. Majors listed: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Animal Production Management, Crop Production, Mixed Farming Management, Irrigation Management, Agricultural Management.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 30. AP 30; English Level 4 (50%); Mathematics Level 4 (50%) for Agricultural Economics (BC530111) and Level 3 (40%) for the other majors (BC530147, BC530101, BC530102, BC530103, BC530172, BC530152). Mathematical Literacy Level 7 (80%) also accepted for some majors if the AP is 31 or above.

ZAR 65,970 a year (2027). Prospectus 2027 estimated fee structure: estimated average tuition per year for 'BAgric'; guideline for first year, excludes food, uniforms, textbooks, study material, accommodation and travel; subject to change. Source

Domestic applicants: ZAR 70,990 a year (2026). Indicative estimated average cost per year for SA and SADC students, listed as 'B.Agric' (first-year amount shown). Year 1 R70,990; Year 2 R58,190; Year 3 R60,040. Tuition is charged per module and varies with modules registered; subject to Council approv Source

Undergraduate applications open online on 1 April. Closing dates: 31 May for MB ChB, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Radiation Science, Biokinetics, Dietetics and Sport Coaching; 31 July for Nursing, Social Work and Architecture; 31 August for international undergraduate applications; 30 September for transferring students and all other selection and non-selection programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.ufs.ac.za

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