Faculty of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
ABOUT THE FACULTY
Our Purpose
The Land, The Environment, and the Science That Sustains Them.
Africa feeds the world, yet much of its agricultural potential remains underdeveloped, and its environmental resources remain under-protected. The Faculty of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences at Ruona University exists to change that, by producing graduates with scientific knowledge, practical skills, and policy understanding to drive sustainable development across the continent.
This faculty is for students who understand that the future of Africa is inseparable from the health of its land, its water, its ecosystems, and its food systems and who are prepared to build that future through rigorous academic study and purposeful professional practice.
WHY STUDY
The Future of Agriculture Starts Here
Sustainable Agricultural Practice
Hands-on training in sustainable land management and modern agribusiness prepares you for the realities of African farming systems.
Environmental Stewardship
Coursework grounded in environmental policy and conservation equips graduates to protect the ecosystems Africa depends on.
Food Security Focus
Every programme connects back to the continent's most pressing challenge: producing enough food, sustainably, for a growing population.
Applied Research
Students engage in practical, field-based research rather than theory alone, working directly with real agricultural and environmental data.
ADMISSIONS
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 5 O'Level credits including English Language and Mathematics.
- Required subjects: Biology (credit pass)
- Recommended subjects: Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Geography
- GCE A-Level, Baccalauréat, BTS, HND, or equivalent qualification
- A first degree (minimum 2:2) in agriculture, environmental science, or a related discipline
- Official undergraduate transcripts
- Two academic or professional references
- Personal statement outlining research interests and career goals.
OUR PROGRAMMES
Faculty of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Associate/HND/BSc./MSc. Agriculture
The Associate/HND/BSc./MSc. Agriculture programme under the Faculty of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences provides students with a solid foundation in agriculture, …
LECTURERS
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Amara Nkeng
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Prof. Samuel Etta
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Linda Mbeki
Programme Coordinator
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Yes, practical and field-based components are built into the curriculum, with arrangements made for digital and blended learners.
Graduates work across agribusiness, environmental policy, sustainable land management, and food security organisations.
Yes, with field and practical components structured to accommodate digital learners through supervised local arrangements.