Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro, Tanzania • Founded 1965 • World Rank #3260
Overview
Founded in 1984, the Sokoine University of Agriculture is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Morogoro (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).
This institution also has a branch campus in Arusha and Lushoto. Officially recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is a small-sized coeducational Tanzanian higher education institution.
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 39-year-old Tanzanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Tanzanian higher education organization an averagely selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SUA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Sokoine University of Agriculture's physical location and the contact details prospective students typically need before applying or visiting. Channels listed below come from the institution's published profile.
Academic Details
Sokoine University of Agriculture's institutional metrics — useful for sizing it against other shortlisted universities. The proportion of academic staff with doctorates correlates with research output and graduate-school admissions.
Academic Structures
Sokoine University of Agriculture's academic units, organised by type. Recently formed faculties (post-merger or post-split) often have updated curricula and may carry less institutional history than older units.
Unit 8 items
- College of Agriculture
- College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism
- College of Social Science and Humanities
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Directorate of Postgraduate Studies, Research Technology Transfer and Consultancy
- Directorate of Undergraduate studies
- School of Agriculture Economics and Business Studies
- Solomon Mahlangu College of Science and Education
Degrees
Also MBA; Doctor Honoris causa (Honorary Degrees)
Bachelor's 41 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Management
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Apiculture
- Aquaculture
- Banking
- Bioengineering
- Biotechnology
- Community Development
- Computer Education
- Consumer Studies
- Crop Production
- Education
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Family Studies
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Forestry
- Harvest Technology
- Horticulture
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- Irrigation
- Laboratory Techniques
- Management
- Mathematics Education
- Nutrition
- Rural Planning
- Science Education
- Tourism
- Veterinary Science
- Water Management
- Wildlife
- Wood Technology
Master's 64 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Management
- Agriculture
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Bacteriology
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Crop Production
- Curriculum
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Entomology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Epidemiology
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Forest Management
- Forest Products
- Forestry
- Geology
- Harvest Technology
- Horticulture
- Immunology
- Irrigation
- Management
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Natural Resources
- Nutrition
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Pest Management
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Public Health
- Rural Planning
- Safety Engineering
- Soil Management
- Soil Science
- Statistics
- Surgery
- Sustainable Development
- Teacher Training
- Toxicology
- Tropical Agriculture
- Veterinary Science
- Virology
- Water Management
- Water Science
- Wildlife
- Zoology
Doctoral 6 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Agricultural Business
- Agriculture
- Ecology
- Soil Management
- Veterinary Science
- Water Management
Diploma & Certificate 10 programs
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Animal Husbandry
- Archiving
- Crop Production
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Laboratory Techniques
- Library Science
- Tourism
- Tropical Agriculture
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Tanzania Commission for Universities.
Mizengo Pinda Campus College (SUA-MPC) (Campus) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Apiculture
- Crop Production
- Tourism
Agriculture (College) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Crop Production
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Rural Planning
- Soil Science
Common Career Paths
- Agricultural Scientist
- Agronomist
- Farm Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics and Business Studies (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism (College) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Biology
- Forest Management
- Forest Products
- Forestry
- Natural Resources
- Tourism
- Wildlife
- Wood Technology
Common Career Paths
- Tour Operator
- Hospitality Manager
- Travel Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Natural and Applied Sciences (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences and Humanities (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- Gender Studies
- Management
- Modern Languages
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences (College) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Public Health
- Surgery
- Toxicology
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Biomedical Engineer
- Medical Device Specialist
- Clinical Engineer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Information and Communication Technology (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Postgraduate Studies, Research,Technology Transfer and Consultancy (Department/Division) 17 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Crop Production
- Development Studies
- Food Science
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Natural Resources
- Nutrition
- Rural Studies
- Soil Management
- Soil Science
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
Continuing Education (Institute) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Communication Studies
- Continuing Education
- Development Studies
- Food Science
- Health Sciences
- Management
- Marketing
- Natural Resources
- Nutrition
- Soil Management
- Soil Science
- Water Science
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pest Management (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Epidemiology
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering and Technology (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Search and filter Sokoine University of Agriculture's available programmes by degree level. The list reflects the institution's current catalogue and may not include programmes that are paused or pending approval.
Bachelor's Degree
15 programmes
At undergraduate level, Sokoine University of Agriculture offers 15 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
Bachelor of Agricultural Extension Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering General Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition Nutrition & Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Horticulture and Crop Science
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology Food Science
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture Marine Science
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Production Animal Science
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering Agriculture
Bachelor of Crop Production and Management Horticulture and Crop Science
Bachelor of Community Development Development Studies
Bachelor of Science in Range Management Business & Management
Bachelor of Science in Bio-Process Engineering Law
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
15 programmes
Explore 15 programmes of postgraduate study at Sokoine University of Agriculture. A master's degree sharpens specialist knowledge and often carries a dissertation or major project.
MSc Agricultural Education and Extension Agriculture
MSc in Agricultural Engineering Agriculture
MSc in Crop Science Horticulture and Crop Science
MSc in Food Science Food Science
MSc in Human Nutrition Nutrition & Dietetics
MSc in Irrigation Engineering and Management Business & Management
MSc in Land Use Planning and Management Business & Management
MSc in Soil Science and Land Management Business & Management
MSc in Tropical Animal Production Animal Science
Master of Science in Post-harvest Technology and Management Business & Management
MSc Agricultural Statistics Agriculture
MSc in Aquaculture Marine Science
MSc Seed Technology and Business Business & Management
MSc Food Quality and Safety Assurance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Master of Science in Horticulture Horticulture and Crop Science
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
3 programmes
Sokoine University of Agriculture delivers 3 programmes at doctoral level for graduates committed to advancing the frontier of their discipline through original inquiry.
PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation Agriculture
PhD in Agroecology Environmental Sciences
PhD in Soil and Water Management Agriculture
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Sokoine University of Agriculture
A practical five-step guide to applying to Sokoine University of Agriculture, from programme research through submission and follow-up.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Use the programme finder to browse Sokoine University of Agriculture's 33 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Programme-level requirements at Sokoine University of Agriculture typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Sokoine University of Agriculture processes applications through www.sua.ac.tz. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +255 (23) 260 3511. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sokoine University of Agriculture
Quick reference for Sokoine University of Agriculture: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.
When did Sokoine University of Agriculture open?
Sokoine University of Agriculture traces its founding to 1965 (approximately 61 years ago).
In which city is Sokoine University of Agriculture?
Sokoine University of Agriculture is based in Morogoro, Tanzania.
Is Sokoine University of Agriculture a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students study at Sokoine University of Agriculture?
Sokoine University of Agriculture has approximately 5,000-5,999 students.
Where does Sokoine University of Agriculture stand in university rankings?
It ranks #3260 globally and #2 in Tanzania.
What degrees does Sokoine University of Agriculture offer?
Programmes at Sokoine University of Agriculture cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
How many faculties does Sokoine University of Agriculture have?
Sokoine University of Agriculture has 8 academic units.
Is Sokoine University of Agriculture officially recognised?
Sokoine University of Agriculture is accredited by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
How do I find Sokoine University of Agriculture online?
Sokoine University of Agriculture's official website is www.sua.ac.tz.
Members of Association of African Universities (AAU)
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Where Else to Study Agriculture
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