Glen College of Agriculture has established a strong reputation for academic excellence in agriculture, dating back to its origins in 1919.
The institute offers a range of agricultural education and training programs, catering to both higher education and further education needs.
Glen College of Agriculture actively collaborates with other stakeholders to ensure accessible training for student, farmers and/or farm
workers.
The institute provides specialized directions in "Crop Production" and "Animal Production," supplemented by subjects in engineering, economics, pasture science, and extension.
Glen College of Agriculture's campus, spans nearly 4600 hectares and features the picturesque Modder River to the South, with the Renosterspruit as a tributary.
Glen College of Agriculture, a public institution under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, aligns with the South African Qualification Authority's National Qualification Framework.
This institute stands as a beacon of excellence in agricultural training, catering to the Free State Province, as well as a diverse range of national and international students.
To deliver sustainable agricultural education and training through competitive human capital, infrastructure, innovative, dynamic and practical training in collaboration with stakeholders.
To become a centre of excellence in providing relevant agricultural and agro-value chain education, training, research and development.
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We will give feedback on applications in late November for when applications will be open.
The College requires a total rating of 22 points (M-score) from the 6 passed subjects. Furthermore, the College requires a minimum of 50% in the language of teaching and learning (English), an achievement rating of level 3 (40 – 49%) in two recognized NSC 20 credit subjects and an achievement rating of level 4 (50 – 59%) in two other NSC 20 credits subjects (which excludes Life Orientation).
The registrations fee which includes the Glen Student Trust Fund (GSTF) is stipulated clearly in the application form and must be paid after receiving an acceptance letter and before coming to the College for registration. The balance of the annual fees can be settled monthly/quarterly.
The College itself does not have a bursary scheme but there are bursaries available such as the one from the National Skills Fund (NSF) that is administered through the National Department of Agriculture for qualifying students. However, students must first register before being eligible to apply for the NSF bursary. There is also an Agriseta bursary that is available to students after being a registered student.
There is limited space available in the hostel. Eligible students will be selected based on the criteria. Students who are admitted for the program, but don't have hostel accommodation will have to find alternative accommodation.
The College makes available a student bus to transport students to do their monthly groceries. Standard Operating Procedures are in place to attend to medical emergencies. All other transport needs are at own cost and time.
The College has recreational activities such as Choral Music, Netball, Soccer, Rugby and other peripheral sporting codes like tennis, chess etc. The College has in-door and outdoor gym facilities.
An acceptance letter from the College will stipulate clearly the date of arrival for new students and what they need to bring with e.g bedding, linen etc.
