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Universities Offering Agricultural Economics in Nigeria (2027)

24 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Agricultural Economics. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools24

States17

About Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Economics is a dynamic discipline that blends economic principles with agricultural science to equip students with the analytical tools needed to understand food systems, rural development, and farm management. Students explore courses in farm management, agricultural finance, commodity markets, development economics, project appraisal, and natural resource economics, gaining both quantitative and practical competencies. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers as agricultural economists in federal and state ministries, farm business managers, commodity traders, and policy analysts with organisations such as the Central Bank of Nigeria or development agencies. Membership of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria and the Nigerian Economic Society further strengthens professional standing. It remains an excellent choice for students passionate about transforming Nigeria's agricultural sector.

Abia (1 schools)

Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (1 schools)

University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Bayelsa (1 schools)

Federal University Of Agriculture, Bassambiri, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Delta (1 schools)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (1 schools)

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (2 schools)

Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (3 schools)

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Hillside University Of Science And Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (1 schools)

University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

Gombe (1 schools)

Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (1 schools)

Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity

Kwara (1 schools)

Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara StateUniversity

Nasarawa (1 schools)

Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (1 schools)

Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (1 schools)

Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity

Osun (3 schools)

Federal University Of Agriculture And Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (3 schools)

Federal University Of Agriculture And Technology, Okeho, Oyo StateUniversity
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Rivers (1 schools)

University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Agricultural Economics in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 24 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Agricultural Economics.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Agricultural Economics?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Agricultural Economics?

Ekiti has the most institutions offering Agricultural Economics in Nigeria.