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Universities Offering Agriculture in Nigeria (2027)

87 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Agriculture. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools87

States36

About Agriculture

Agriculture is a foundational discipline that equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge in crop science, soil management, animal husbandry, agricultural economics, and farm mechanisation. Students explore sustainable food production systems, pest and disease control, irrigation techniques, and agribusiness management, preparing them to address Nigeria's growing food security challenges. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as farm managers, agricultural extension officers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, and research scientists within federal and state ministries, development agencies, and private agro-allied companies. Some graduates advance into food technology and rural development consulting. The Agricultural Society of Nigeria and the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology provide professional frameworks that support career development and uphold industry standards across the sector.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Agriculture

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishBiologyChemistryPhysics

Full UTME subject guide for Agriculture →

Abia (2 schools)

Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (1 schools)

Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (2 schools)

Federal University Of Technology, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (2 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (2 schools)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi StateUniversity
Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi StateUniversity

Bayelsa (2 schools)

Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity
University Of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (1 schools)

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (2 schools)

Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity
University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (2 schools)

Delta (4 schools)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity
Michael And Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode, Delta StateUniversity
University Of Delta, Agbor, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (2 schools)

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (5 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (2 schools)

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (2 schools)

Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (2 schools)

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University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (2 schools)

Federal University, Kashere, Gombe StateUniversity
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (4 schools)

Alvan Ikoku Federal University Of Education, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Imo State University, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
University Of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo StateUniversity

Jigawa (1 schools)

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa StateUniversity

Kaduna (2 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (3 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Northbridge College Of Science And Technology(Nd), Kano, Kano StatePolytechnic

Katsina (2 schools)

Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity
Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity

Kebbi (1 schools)

Abdullahi Fodio University Of Science And Tecnology, Aliero, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (4 schools)

Confluence University Of Science And Technology, Osara, Kogi StateUniversity
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Oyo State College Of Agriculture And Technology, Igboora, Oyo State (Affl To Funaab)University
Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (4 schools)

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (2 schools)

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity

Nasarawa (3 schools)

Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (2 schools)

Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (5 schools)

Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Bells University Of Technology, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Crawford University Of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (3 schools)

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Olusegun Agagu University Of Science And Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo StateUniversity
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (2 schools)

Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture And Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (3 schools)

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (2 schools)

Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau StateUniversity
University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (4 schools)

Federal University Of Environment And Technology, Koroma, Rivers StateUniversity
Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (1 schools)

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (2 schools)

Federal University, Wukari, Taraba StateUniversity
Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba StateUniversity

Yobe (2 schools)

Federal University, Gashua, Yobe StateUniversity
Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Agriculture in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 87 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Agriculture.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Agriculture?

You need: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

Which state has the most schools offering Agriculture?

Edo has the most institutions offering Agriculture in Nigeria.