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Bukalasa Agricultural College: Uganda’s Home of Hands-On Agricultural Training

Founded in 1920 in Wobulenzi–Luweero, Bukalasa Agricultural College (BAC) delivers competency-based, practical training that blends classroom learning with real farm experience. Through demonstration farms, laboratories, workshops and industry attachments, our students graduate ready for roles in farms, agribusiness, cooperatives, NGOs and the public sector.

What Makes BAC Different

BAC emphasises learning-by-doing across crop and animal production, agribusiness management, farm power & irrigation, and agricultural extension. Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of Uganda’s agri-food system while nurturing ethical, innovative professionals and agro-entrepreneurs.

Competency-based training with assessed practical competencies.

Demonstration units: dairy, poultry, small ruminants & field crops.

Workshops for farm machinery, irrigation & post-harvest handling.

Industry attachments and community outreach/extension.

Practical training at Bukalasa Agricultural College

Student Life & Support

Beyond academics, students benefit from accommodation, health services, guidance & counselling, sports and leadership opportunities. Our ICT-enabled library and experienced instructors create a supportive environment for success in agriculture and agro-industry.

Agriculture for Health and Wealth.” — Bukalasa Agricultural College Motto

BAC offers Two-year Certificates and Two-year Diplomas, plus a Three-year Distance Diploma in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry for working learners. Explore entry requirements, programme details and intakes, and take the next step toward an impactful career in agriculture.