Bachelor of Agriculture
    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 22,070 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 13, 2026

    Bachelor of Agriculture

    About

    Grow an exciting future at New Zealand’s leading land-based university, with 140 years of specialised know-how, and the most innovative minds, research and resources. Apply your learning and experiences to future-proofing a group of industries that feed and contribute to the wellbeing of seven billion people globally.

    At Lincoln, we’ve been supporting agriculture and the land-based industries for longer than any other university in the Southern Hemisphere.

    This degree expands your opportunities within agriculture, offering a detailed understanding of soil management, plant and animal production, and farming systems. It also provides the skills to deal with new challenges, change and innovation in the agricultural sectors.

    See the Programme Structure below

    How you’ll grow

    • Become an expert in the workings of agriculture and production.
    • Gain in-depth, up-to-the-minute knowledge of soil and its management, animal and plant science and production, and farming systems.
    • Learn how to use farm-sourced data to design and implement improvements to land use, soil and nutrient management, plant and feed production, and animal production.
    • Cultivate your experience with practical work on a farm, or in an allied industry of your choice.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.

    If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.

    *If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.

    Recommended preparation
    • Agriculture / Horticulture
    • Biology (highly recommended)
    • Chemistry (highly recommended)
    • English (highly recommended)
    • Māori Studies
    • Maths / Statistics (highly recommended)

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 60

    English Program Requirements

    English Language

    LU EL 65%

    IELTS (Academic) Now accepting One Skill Retake

    6.0 overall, with no individual component less than 5.5

    TOEFL iBT

    Overall score of 60 (with at least 18 in Writing)

    Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE)

    Overall score of 169, with no individual component less than 162

    Pearson Test of English (Academic)

    50 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 42

    NZ Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)

    Level 4 (Academic Endorsement) Duolingo English Test Minimum Score 105 (no score below 95)

    Career

    You'll be a strong candidate for in-demand roles in areas like soil consultancy, farm management, agronomy, environmental advisory, or farming technology.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,070 / year

    Bachelor of Agriculture

    Lincoln University Canterbury

    Lincoln University Canterbury

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch