Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta- FUNAAB Courses and Admission Requirements

It can be frustrating for students to find out they didn’t meet up with a school’s requirement after choosing the school as their choice of study. So, we have compiled all the accredited list of courses of Federal University of Abeokuta (FUNAAB) as well as their admission requirements.
Nonetheless, before going into the crux of today’s topic, I would like to share with you the some basic information about FUNAAB that you are supposed to know.
About the University
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta is one of the higher institutions of learning owned and run by the Federal government of Nigeria. The university is one of the three universities of agriculture in Nigeria, the other being in Makurdi (Benue State) and Umudike (Abia State). The university started at its mini-campus in Isale-Igbein in the heart of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. In December 1997 it moved to its permanent site on a 10,000-hectare campus which is located next to the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority on the Abeokuta-Ibadan road in the North Eastern end of the city, 15 km from Abeokuta City Centre.
FUBK Courses and Admission Requirements
List of Available Courses Offered by FUNAAB
- AGRICULTURAL ADMINISTRATION
- AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & FARM MANAGEMENT
- AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
- AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
- ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS
- ANIMAL NUTRITION
- ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH SERVICES
- AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
- BIOCHEMISTRY
- BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE(S)
- BOTANY
- CHEMISTRY
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- COMPUTER SCIENCE
- CROP PROTECTION
- ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND TOXICOLOGY
- FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
- HOME ECONOMICS
- HOME SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- HORTICULTURE
- HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
- MATHEMATICS
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
- MICROBIOLOGY
- NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
- PASTURE AND RANGE MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICS
- PLANT BREEDING & SEED TECHNOLOGY
- PLANT PHYSIOLOGY & CROP PRODUCTION
- SOIL SCIENCE AND LAND MANAGEMENT
- STATISTICS
- VETERINARY MEDICINE
- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND AGROMETEOROLOGY
- ZOOLOGY
N/B: We will keep you updated when new programmes are introduced.
FUOTUOKE Courses and Admission Requirements
FUNAAB Admission Requirements
The following are the general entry requirements approved for admission into the institution.
- Candidates who chose Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta as their preferred choice of institution during the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) Registration.
- UTME Candidate must have a minimum JAMB and/or the institutional cut-off marks or higher for the programmes applied.
- Candidates are also required to obtain the required O’level credits for their programmes as specified in JAMB Brochure.
- Candidate must be at least 16 (Sixteen) of age.
- Interested Candidates who did not choose Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta during the UTME/DE Registration but wish to study in the University, should change to the FUNAAB via JAMB website.
FUOYE Courses and Admission Requirements
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE ABEOKUTA GRADING SYSTEM 2021/2022
O’LEVEL SSCE (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) GRADING POINTS
GRADE | POINT |
A1 | 10 |
A2 (B2) | 9 |
A3 (B3) | 8 |
C4 | 7 |
C5 | 6 |
C6 | 5 |
TOTAL OBTAINABLE | 50 % |
FULAFIA Courses and Admission Requirements
FUNAAB ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COURSES.
Agricultural Administration
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and one of Zoology/Botany/Agricultural Science/Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Economics and Health Science.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Geography, Physics and Economics.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and Mathematics or Physics
Agricultural Administration and Farm Management
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and one of Zoology/Botany/Agricultu ral Science/Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Economics and Health Science.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Geography, Physics and Economics.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and Mathematics or Physics.
Agricultural Engineering
- Direct Entry Requirements:
- ‘A’ Level passes or equivalent in Physics and Mathematics.
- UTME Requirements:
- Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any from Introduction to Agricultural Science, Materials and Workshop Process and Machining, Tractor Layout Power Unit Under Carriage and Auto Electricity; Transmission System; Implement and Machine; Principles of Crop Husbandry and Land Use, Materials and Workshop Processes; Construction and Maintenance of Agricultural Machines; general Metal Work; General Wood Work and Building/Engineering Drawing.
- UTME Subjects:
- Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
Nigerian Police Academy Courses and Admission Requirements
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Direct Entry Requirements:
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes or equivalents in Chemistry and Biology, Agricultural Science, Botany, Zoology, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Geology.
UTME Requirements:
- Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Geography, Physics and Economics.
UTME Subjects:
- Chemistry, Biology /Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.
Animal Breeding And Genetics
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ level passes or its equivalent in Chemistry and one of Biology, Botany, Zoology, Agriculture Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Economics.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agric Science and one of Physics, Geography or Economics.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics /Physics.
UNIOSUN Courses and Admission Requirements
Animal Nutrition
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ level passes or equivalent in Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes in Agricultural Science/Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and any two (2) other subjects and at least ‘O’ level pass in English Language and Physics.
- UTME Subjects: Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Physics.
Animal Physiology
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ level passes or its equivalent in Chemistry and one of Biology, Botany, Zoology, Agriculture Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Economics.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agric Science and one of Physics, Geography or Economics.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics /Physics.
Plateau State Courses and Admission Requirements
Animal Production And Health Services
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two ‘A’ Level passes or equivalent in Chemistry and one of Biology/Botany /Zoology/Agricultural Science/ Geography/Geology/ Mathematics/Economics.
- UTME Requirements: Five SSC credit passes in Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Physics and English Language.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Physics/Mathematics.
Aquaculture And Fisheries Management
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Biology/Botany/Agric Science/Zoology/Physics.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics and Physics/Geography/Economics.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Mathematics/ Physics.
BASUG Courses and Admission Requirements
Biochemistry Admission Requirements for Direct Entry Candidates:
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and any one of Physics, Biology/ Zoology/Botany and Mathematics.
UTME Requirements:
- Candidates seeking admission into this course are required to have at least, five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Jamb Subjects Combination:
- English Language
- Physics,
- Chemistry,
- Biology
Biological Sciences
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes to include one (1) of Botany, Zoology, Biology or Chemistry. (ii) ND/NCE in related programme/subject.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any other Science subject.
- UTME Subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
Business Enterprise Management Direct Entry Requirements:
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes including Economics.
UTME Requirements:
- Candidates seeking admission into the University of Lagos to study Business administration are required to have up to five (5) SSC credit passes in these subjects which must include; English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two (2) other relevant subjects.
- UTME Subjects:
- Mathematics,
- Economics,
- and any other Social Science subject.
Chemistry Direct Entry Requirements:
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and any one (1) of Physics, Mathematics or Biology.
- ND/NCE with good grades in relevant ‘O’ Level subjects.
UTME Requirements:
- All candidates seeking admission into Unilag to study Chemistry are required to have at least, five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- UTME Subjects:
- Chemistry and two (2) of Physics, Biology, and Mathematics
Civil Engineering.
- Direct Entry Requirements:
- ‘A’ Level passes in Physics and Mathematics.
- ND/HND upper credit at appropriate levels.
- UTME Requirements:
- Candidates must have at least, five (5) credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and one Science subject in their O’level result.
- UTME Subjects:
- Physics,
- Chemistry,
- Mathematics
Computer Science.
- Direct Entry Requirements:
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in science subjects including Mathematics.
- NCE merit in Mathematics and one (1) other Science or Social Science subject.
- UTME Requirements:
- Five (5) SSC credit passes in: English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects.
- UTME Subjects:
- Mathematics,
- Physics,
- You can choose to complete your subject combination with any of these subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics, and Geography.
Crop Production
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science/Botany/Zoology or Physics/Mathematics/Economics.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics and one Science/Social Science subject and at least ‘O’ Level pass in Physics.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics or Physics.
Crop Protection
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science/Botany/Zoology or Physics/Mathematics/Economics.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics and one Science/Social Science subject and at least ‘O’ Level pass in Physics.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics or Physics.
Economics Direct Entry Requirements:
- ND/NCE with upper/merit credit in the relevant programme in addition to five (5) credit passes at SSC at not more than two (2) sittings.
UTME Requirements:
- Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and at least two (2) other relevant subjects from Commerce, Government and Accounting
UTME Subjects:
- Economics, Mathematics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and CRS/IRS.
Electrical / Electronics Engineering.
- Direct Entry Requirements:
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
- UTME Requirements:
- Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and any other Science subject.
- UTME Subjects:
- Mathematics,
- Physics,
- Chemistry
Environmental Management And Toxicology
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and any one (1) from Biology, Zoology or Botany.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
- UTME Subjects: Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.
Food Science And Technology
- Direct Entry Requirements: ‘A’ Level passes in two (2) of Physics Chemistry, and Mathematics. (ii) ND/HND upper credit in relevant programmes.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSCE credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject.
- UTME Subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics or Biology.
Forestry And Wildlife Management Direct Entry Requirements:
- Two (2) ’A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Biology or Agric Science or Zoology or Botany.
UTME Requirements:
- Five (5) SSC credit passes in English, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and one of Physics, Economics, Further Mathematics and Statistics.
UTME Subjects:
- Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.
Home Science And Management
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes or equivalents in Chemistry and Biology/Botany Agricultural Science/ Economics/Physics/ Mathematics/Geography/ Accounting.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes including Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics and at least ‘O’ Level pass in English Language and Physics. General Metal Work, General Wood Work, Building/Engineering Drawing, Furniture Design and Construction, Upholstery Design and Construction, Spray Painting and Period Furniture, Spinning, Weaving, Surface Design and Printing, Bleaching, Dyeing and Finishing and Basic Electricity.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and Mathematics or Physics.
Horticulture
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and any one (1) of Biology, Agricultural Science, Botany and Zoology.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes including English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology or Agric Science.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and one (1) of Mathematics, Geography, Economics or Physics.
Hospitality And Tourism Management
- Direct Entry Requirements: ND/HND in relevant programmes; Degree/HND not relevant to the programme.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics and Economics.
- UTME Subjects: Mathematics, Economics and any other subject.
Mathematics
- Direct Entry Requirements:
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and any other science subject.
- NCE merit in Mathematics and one (1) of Physics, Chemistry or Economics.
- UTME Requirements:
- UTME Candidates who want to study Mathematics at the University of Lagos should note that they are required to have at lease, five (5) SSC credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
- UTME Subjects Combination:
- Mathematics,
- Any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry, and Economics or Geography.
Mechanical Engineering.
- Direct Entry Requirements:
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes from Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
- ND upper credit, NCE technical and HND in Mech. Engineering.
- UTME Requirements:
- UTME applicants are required to have five (5) SSC credit passes in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject.
- UTME Subjects Combination:
- Mathematics,
- Physics,
- Chemistry
Mechatronics Engineering.
- Direct Entry Requirements:
- ‘A’ Level passes in any two (2) of Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry.
- UTME Requirements:
- Five (5) SSC credit passes in these subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and one other Science subject.
- UTME Subjects Combination:
- Physics,
- Chemistry,
- Mathematics
Microbiology
- Direct Entry Requirements:
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and any one (1) from Biology, Zoology or Botany.
- UTME Requirements:
- Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
- UTME Subjects Combination:
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- You can choose either Physics or Mathematics.
Nutrition And Dietetics
- Direct Entry Requirements:
- At least 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Biology, Physics or Home Economics.
- NCE credit/merit and ND credit in addition to five (5) credit in SSC or equivalents
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) credits at SSC or equivalent in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Biology or Home Economics, and any other science subject, preferably Physics.
- UTME Subjects: Biology, Chemistry and any other Science subject.
Physics
- Direct Entry Requirements:
- NCE/Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, and Mathematics or Chemistry.
- UTME Requirements:
- Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other Science subject from Further Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science.
- UTME Subjects:
- Physics,
- Mathematics,
- Chemistry or Biology.
Pasture And Range Management
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two ‘A’ Level passes or equivalent in Chemistry and one of Biology/Botany /Zoology/Agricultural Science/ Geography/Geology/ Mathematics/Economics.
- UTME Requirements: Five SSC credit passes in Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Physics and English Language.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Physics/Mathematics.
Plant Breeding and Seed Technology
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science/Botany/Zoology or Physics/Mathematics/Economics.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics and one Science/Social Science subject and at least ‘O’ Level pass in Physics.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics or Physics.
Plant Physiology and Crop Production
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science/Botany/Zoology or Physics/Mathematics/Economics.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics and one Science/Social Science subject and at least ‘O’ Level pass in Physics.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics or Physics.
Soil Science And Land Management
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and one of Zoology/Botany/Agric Science/Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Economics and Health Science.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and any other Science subject.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.
Soil Science Management
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and one of Zoology/Botany/Agric Science/Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Economics and Health Science.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and any other Science subject.
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.
Statistics Direct Entry Requirements:
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
UTME Requirements:
- Five (5) SSC credit to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
UTME Subjects:
- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Veterinary Medicine
- Direct Entry Requirements: A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology, Physics or Mathematics.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- UTME Subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Water Resources And Agrometeorology
- Direct Entry Requirements: Two (2) ‘A‘ level passes in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
- UTME Requirements: Five (5) SSC credit passes in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography and English language.
- UTME Subjects: Physics, Maths and Chemistry.
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