Dean: Woldeselassie Ogabzghi
Telephone: 162607
Email: selassie@caas.uoa.edu.er

Since its foundation in 1986, the College of Agriculture of the University of Asmara has constantly grown and evolved to meet the needs of the country. Indeed, this has been a big task; given the importance agriculture plays in the national economy. Latest figures show that approximately 70-80% of Eritreans are active in this sector. Of the current teaching staff, 15 hold Ph.D. degrees, 22 hold M.Sc. degrees, and 15-30 hold a B.Sc.

Since revision in 2001, the College offers six programs: Degree Programs in Land Resources and Environment, Plant Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering and a Diploma Program in General Agriculture. There are plans to introduce two more programs in Agricultural Economics and Agriculture in the near future, while the longer-term plan is to introduce a Post Graduate Diploma Program and MSc Programs.

The College of Agriculture is embarking on a project to establish a commercial farm attached to the College building. The activities of the farm will include both animal and crop production. Initially it is expected mainly to support the college financially and will also be a useful training field for students of the College.

The College also has a number of other plans for the near future, which include performing workshops (for teaching and research); and introducing in-service training courses. We plan to concentrate on the development of full-applied research programs and to further strengthen our internal linkages with the various ministries in Eritrea.

Graduates of this College find opportunities to work in institutions directly or indirectly related to the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Fisheries and the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment.

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