The establishment of Bunda College of Agriculture was visualized in 1961 by the then Nyasaland Department of Agriculture.
The college was originally intended to serve as a vocational college that would initially offer a three-year diploma level training in agriculture.
In 1964, newly independent Malawi recognized agriculture as the backbone of the country’s economy and reaffirmed the importance of the establishment of Bunda College of Agriculture to
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produce the needed manpower for agricultural development.In September1966, the first cohort of 15 students was admitted into a diploma course in agriculture on borrowed premises of Dedza Secondary School, in the Central Region District of Malawi.
In January 1967, Bunda College of Agriculture was formally incorporated as a constituent college of University of Malawi (UNIMA) which had been established in 1965.On 10th April, 1967 the college was relocated from Dedza Secondary School to the current premises near Bunda foot Hill.
On 1st July 2011 Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) was established by Act. No. 9 of Parliament. On 1st July, 2012, Bunda College of Agriculture was formerly delinked from UNIMA to become the main campus of LUANAR.
Bunda College offers the following programmes.
| # | Programme | Department | Years of Study | Admission Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology | Food Science and Technology | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 2 | Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science | Human Nutrition and Health | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 3 | Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics | Human Nutrition and Health | 2 | |
| 4 | Master of Science in Gender and Development | Human Ecology | 2 | |
| 5 | Master of Science Human Nutrition | Human Nutrition and Health | 2 | |
| 6 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering | Agricultural Engineering | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 7 | Bachelor of Science in Agronomy | Crop and Soil Sciences | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 8 | Bachelor of Science in Horticulture | Horticulture | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 9 | Bachelor of Science in Irrigation Engineering | Agricultural Engineering | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 10 | Bachelor of Science in Seed System | Crop and Soil Sciences | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 11 | Bachelor of Science in Soil Science | Crop and Soil Sciences | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 12 | Master of Science in Agroforestry | Forestry | 2 | |
| 13 | Master of Science in Agronomy | Crop and Soil Sciences | 2 | |
| 14 | Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management | Agribusiness Management | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 15 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics | Agricultural and Applied Economics | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 16 | Master of Science in Agribusiness Management | Agribusiness Management | 2 | |
| 17 | Master of Science in Extension | Extension | 2 | |
| 18 | Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry | Forestry | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 19 | Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science | Aquaculture and Fisheries Science | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 20 | Bachelor of Science in Forestry | Forestry | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 21 | Master of Science in Aquaculture | Aquaculture and Fisheries Science | 2 | |
| 22 | Master of Science in Social Forestry | Forestry | 2 | |
| 23 | PhD in Aquaculture and Fisheries | Aquaculture and Fisheries Science | 3 | |
| 24 | Master of Science in Irrigation Engineering | Agricultural Engineering | 2 | |
| 25 | Master of Science in Fisheries | Aquaculture and Fisheries Science | 2 | |
| 26 | Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics | Agricultural and Applied Economics | 2 | |
| 27 | Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management | Environment and Natural Resource Management | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 28 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension | Extension | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 29 | Master of Science in Forestry - A | Forestry | 2 | |
| 30 | Master of Science in Horticulture | Horticulture | 2 | |
| 31 | Master of Science in Agronomy (Plant Breeding) - A | Crop and Soil Sciences | 2 | |
| 32 | Master of Science in Soil Science | Crop and Soil Sciences | 2 | |
| 33 | PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics | Agricultural and Applied Economics | 3 | |
| 34 | PhD in Rural Development and Extension | Extension | 3 | |
| 35 | PhD in Animal Science | Animal Science | 3 | |
| 36 | Bachelor of Science in Crop Protection | Crop and Soil Sciences | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 37 | Master of Science in Crop Protection | Crop and Soil Sciences | 4 | |
| 38 | PhD. in Environmental Science | Environment and Natural Resource Management | 3 | |
| 39 | Master of Science in Food Science and Technology-B | Food Science and Technology | 2 | |
| 40 | Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Health | Human Nutrition and Health | 2 | |
| 41 | Master of Science in Natural Resources Management | Environment and Natural Resource Management | 2 | |
| 42 | Master of Science in Rural Development and Extension-D | Extension | 2 | |
| 43 | Master of Science in Food Science and Technology | Food Science and Technology | 2 | |
| 44 | Bachelor of Science in Forestry | Forestry | 2 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 45 | Master of Science in Crop Protection (Pathology) | Crop and Soil Sciences | 2 | |
| 46 | Bachelor of Science in Agronomy - B | Crop and Soil Sciences | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 47 | Master of Science in Forestry - B | Forestry | 2 | |
| 48 | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics | Agricultural and Applied Economics | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 49 | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agricultural Engineering) | Agricultural Engineering | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 50 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics | Agricultural and Applied Economics | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 51 | Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management | Agribusiness Management | 4 | The normal entry requirement is Malawi school Certificate of Education (MSCE) or IGCSE O level or its equivalent with at least six (6) credits including English, Mathematics and science subjects. A-level to join in second year of study.
The mature entry requirement is MSCE or IGCSE O level or its equivalent with at least four (4) credits including English and Mathematics. Certificate in business studies and other diplomas ( year 2). Relevant diploma from an accredited institution of higher learning. |
| 52 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Development Communication | Agriculture Education and Development Communication | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 53 | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education | Agriculture Education and Development Communication | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 54 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering | Agricultural Engineering | 5 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 55 | Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry | Forestry | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 56 | Bachelor of Science in Agronomy | Crop and Soil Sciences | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 57 | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | Crop and Soil Sciences | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 58 | Bachelor of Science in Animal Science | Animal Science | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 59 | Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science | Aquaculture and Fisheries Science | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 60 | Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology | Horticulture | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 61 | Bachelor of Science in Development Economics | Agricultural and Applied Economics | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 62 | Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Pathobiology | 5 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 63 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Enterprise Development and Microfinance | Agribusiness Management | 4 | The normal entry requirement is Malawi school Certificate of Education (MSCE) or IGCSE O level or its equivalent with at least six (6) credits including English, Mathematics and science subjects. A-level to join in second year of study.
The mature entry requirement is MSCE or IGCSE O level or its equivalent with at least four (4) credits including English and Mathematics. Certificate in business studies and other diplomas ( year 2). Relevant diploma from an accredited institution of higher learning. |
| 64 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension | Extension | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 65 | Bachelor of Science in Forestry | Forestry | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 66 | Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology | Food Science and Technology | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 67 | Bachelor of Science in Gender and Development | Human Ecology | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 68 | Bachelor of Science in Horticulture | Horticulture | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 69 | Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences and Community Services | Human Ecology | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 70 | Bachelor of Science in Irrigation Engineering | Agricultural Engineering | 5 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 71 | Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science | Food Science and Technology | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 72 | Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management (Land and Water) | Environment and Natural Resource Management | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 73 | Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management (Wildlife and Ecotourism) | Environment and Natural Resource Management | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 74 | Bachelor of Science in Soil Science | Crop and Soil Sciences | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 75 | Bachelor of Science in Seed Systems | Crop and Soil Sciences | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 76 | Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology | Animal Science | 3 | |
| 77 | Diploma in Gender and Development | Human Ecology | 3 | |
| 78 | Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dietetics | Human Nutrition and Health | 1 | |
| 79 | Diploma in Youth Development | Human Ecology | 3 | |
| 80 | Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics | Agricultural and Applied Economics | 2 | |
| 81 | Master of Science in Agribusiness Management | Agribusiness Management | 2 | A recognized relevant undergraduate degree in Agribusiness / Business Management, Economics, Agriculture and related fields with a minimum of 2.8 GPA or equivalent. GPA of between 2.6 and 2.8 can be considered for candidates with minimum of 2 years relevant work experience |
| 82 | Master of Science in Agriculture Education | Agriculture Education and Development Communication | 2 | |
| 83 | Master of Science in Agroforestry | Forestry | 2 | |
| 84 | Master of Science in Animal Science | Animal Science | 2 | |
| 85 | Master of Science in Plant Breeding | Crop and Soil Sciences | 2 | |
| 86 | Master of Science in Aquaculture | Aquaculture and Fisheries Science | 2 | |
| 87 | Master of Science in Crop Protection | Crop and Soil Sciences | 4 | |
| 88 | Master of Science in Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Natural Resource Management | 2 | |
| 89 | Master of Science in Environmental Forestry | Forestry | 2 | |
| 90 | Master of Science in Rural Development and Extension | Extension | 2 | |
| 91 | Master of Science in Fisheries | Aquaculture and Fisheries Science | 2 | |
| 92 | Master of Science in Food Science and Technology | Food Science and Technology | 2 | |
| 93 | Master of Science in Gender and Development | Human Ecology | 2 | |
| 94 | Master of Science in Human Nutrition | Human Nutrition and Health | 2 | |
| 95 | Master of Science in Horticulture | Horticulture | 2 | |
| 96 | Master of Science in Irrigation Engineering | Agricultural Engineering | 2 | |
| 97 | Master of Science in Social Forestry | Forestry | 2 | |
| 98 | Master of Science in Soil Science | Crop and Soil Sciences | 2 | |
| 99 | Master of Science in Seed Systems | Crop and Soil Sciences | 2 | |
| 100 | PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics | Agricultural and Applied Economics | 3 | |
| 101 | PhD in Rural Development and Extension | Extension | 3 | |
| 102 | PhD in Aquaculture and Fisheries | Aquaculture and Fisheries Science | 3 | |
| 103 | Ph.D in Crop and Soil Science by Research | Crop and Soil Sciences | 3 | |
| 104 | PhD in Forestry | Forestry | 3 | |
| 105 | PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics | Agricultural and Applied Economics | 3 | |
| 106 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Innovations | Agriculture Education and Development Communication | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 107 | Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics | Agricultural and Applied Economics | 2 | |
| 108 | Master of Science in Clinical Dietetics | Human Nutrition and Health | 2 | |
| 109 | Bachelor Arts in Cooperative Business Studies | Agribusiness Management | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 110 | Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics | Agricultural and Applied Economics | 4 | MSCE/IGCSE |
| 111 | Master of Science in Aquaculture and Fishiries | Aquaculture and Fisheries Science | 2 | |
| 112 | Bachelor of Science in Crop Protection (Honors) | Crop and Soil Sciences | 1 |
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