Application forms may be collected from the university between January and February of each year or obtained online. Further information can be obtained from the University of Eswatini Calendar. Copies of the Calendar are also available in all high schools in Eswatini.
The University offers the following certificate, diploma and degree programmes:
FACULTY CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES
- AGRICULTURE B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness
Management
B.Sc. in Agricultural Education
B.Sc. in Agricultural Extension
B.Sc. in Agronomy
B.Sc. in Animal Science
B.Sc. in Animal Science (Dairy)
B.Sc. in Horticulture
B.Sc. in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering - COMMERCE Bachelor of Commerce
- CONSUMER B.Sc. in Food Science, Nutrition & Technology
SCIENCES B.Sc. in Consumer Science
B.Sc. in Consumer Science Education
B.Sc. in Textile and Apparel Design & Management - EDUCATION Certificate in Adult Education
Diploma in Adult Education
Bachelor of Education Primary (Language Arts)
Bachelor of Education Primary (Social Studies)
Bachelor of Education Primary (Science)
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Science)
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Business
Education)
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Humanities)
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - HEALTH SCIENCES Bachelor of Nursing Science – (Old Programme)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Science
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health & Food
Science
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management &
Occupational Safety & Health
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management &
Water Resources
Bachelor of Nursing Science (New Programme)
Post-Diploma Certificate in Community Mental
Health Nursing Science
Post-Diploma Certificate in Midwifery Science
Post-Diploma Certificate in Nephrology
- HUMANITIES Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass
Communication - SCIENCE & Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)
ENGINEERING Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Science
Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information
Science - SOCIAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Bachelor of Social Work - INSTITUTE OF Certificate in Portuguese
DISTANCE Certificate in Psychosocial Support
EDUCATION Diploma in Law
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Education Primary (Social Studies)
Bachelor of Education Primary (Language Arts)
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Business
Education)
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Humanities)
Bachelor of Education (Adult Education)
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science (Completion)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (P.G.C.E)
ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
If you have decided to apply for admission, there are certain minimum requirements that you will need to meet in order to be considered for admission. There are many more applicants than there are places available and, therefore, the University has to use selection procedures.
Applying to the University does not guarantee a place.
In order to enter the University to study for a degree programme, you MUST have a minimum of SIX CREDIT PASSES (C GRADE OR BETTER) in the SGCSE/IGCSE, and these must include passes at C GRADE OR BETTER IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND FOUR OTHER RELEVANT SUBJECTS.
The Mature Age Entry Scheme (details obtainable on request) serves as an alternative route for this special group of applicants i.e. applicants over 22 years of age who do not meet the normal entrance requirements. You must also note carefully the Special Requirements for the programme in each Faculty before you choose the programme you wish to apply for.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
The Faculty of Agriculture offers the following degree programmes;
Agriculture-Related Programmes;
o Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
o Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and AgriBusiness Management
o Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education
o Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension
o Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
o Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
o Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (Dairy)
o Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
Entrance Requirements:
a) SGCSE/IGCSE Admissions
Candidates must have an International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)/Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education (SGCSE); or another internationally recognized, comparable certificate.
All candidates must have at least credit passes (C grades or better) in
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English Languages, Mathematics, and two Science subjects. A credit pass in Agriculture or Agricultural Science (for any agriculture related degree programme) will be accepted as a Science subject.
The Science subjects will include: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science,
Biology, Integrated Science and Combined Science.
b) A’ level Admissions
A student may be exempted from taking courses already passed at “A” Level with a C grade or better.