He obtained a BSc (1937) and a MSc degree (1941).

In 1968, he obtained a BSc in economics and economic history at the University of Hull.

He later obtained a BSc in agriculture at the University of Cambridge, UK.

In between, he went to Great Britain and obtained a BSc at the University of London.

During this time he obtained a BSc in economics and became a chartered secretary.

He studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem from 1933 and obtained a BSc in natural sciences in 1937.

Subsequently he obtained a BSc from University College, London.

Holford obtained a BSc in experimental psychology from the University of York in 1979.

He obtained a BSc with first class in chemistry in 1928.

He obtained a BSc in Government.