Official List of Courses Offered in Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB): If you have chosen the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), you are targeting one of the three specialized agricultural universities in Nigeria.

FUNAAB is often misunderstood. Because it is a “University of Agriculture,” many students assume it only offers farming courses. Others assume that because it is a “Federal University,” it must offer every course, like Medicine and Law. Both assumptions are wrong.

NOTE: Before you check the list, there is massive news you need to know:

• Management Courses are BACK: After years of being delisted by the NUC, FUNAAB has received full approval to reintroduce “Management Sciences” under the College of Entrepreneurial and Development Studies (COLENDS). Yes, you can now study Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, and Business Enterprise at FUNAAB.

• No “Human” Medicine: FUNAAB offers Veterinary Medicine (for animals), but it does NOT offer Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) for humans.

• No Law: The university does not have a Faculty of Law.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at FUNAAB for the 2026/2027 session, categorized by their Colleges.

1. College of Entrepreneurial and Development Studies (COLENDS)

Formerly known as COLMAS, this college is back and fully accredited.

• Accounting

• Banking and Finance

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Entrepreneurial Studies

2. College of Engineering (COLENG)

FUNAAB is arguably one of the best places to study Engineering because of its heavy machinery and practical workshops.

• Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

3. College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET)

This is the only “Medical” college in the university.

• Veterinary Medicine (DVM) — 6-Year Professional Degree.

4. College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS)

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — The most applied-for course in the university.

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Statistics

5. College of Biological Sciences (COLBIOS)

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology — Very competitive.

• Pure and Applied Botany

• Pure and Applied Zoology

6. College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC)

This is a unique college that blends science with hospitality and nutrition.

• Food Science and Technology — FUNAAB’s flagship course.

• Home Science and Management

• Hospitality and Tourism

• Nutrition and Dietetics

7. College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM)

• Aquaculture and Fisheries Management

• Environmental Management and Toxicology — Often called “EMT,” very popular.

• Forestry and Wildlife Management

• Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology

8. College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT)

• Crop Protection

• Horticulture

• Plant Breeding and Seed Technology

• Plant Physiology and Crop Production

• Soil Science and Land Management

9. College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM)

• Animal Breeding and Genetics

• Animal Nutrition

• Animal Physiology

• Animal Production and Health

• Pasture and Range Management

10. College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD)

• Agricultural Administration

• Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

• Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

• Communication and General Studies

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into FUNAAB, you need to understand its specific requirements. It is not just about scoring 200 in JAMB.

1. The “Cut-Off” Mark Reality

• General Cut-Off: FUNAAB usually sets a general cut-off of 160.

• The “Tier” System:

  • Tier 1 (Competitive): For Computer Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Engineering, you need 200 – 230+.

  • Tier 2 (Medium): For Accounting, Economics, and Food Science, aim for 180 – 200.

  • Tier 3 (Basic): For Agriculture and Forestry courses, 160+ is usually sufficient.

2. O-Level Requirements

• The “Science” Rule: FUNAAB is a specialized university. For ALL courses (including Accounting and Economics), you generally need a Credit in Mathematics and English.

• Physics & Chemistry: Almost every course requires Credit in Chemistry and Physics.

  • Exception: Some Agricultural courses may accept a Pass (D7/E8) in Physics if you have a Distinction in Agricultural Science, but do not risk it—aim for Credit in all science subjects.

3. Direct Entry (DE)

• FUNAAB accepts JUPEB and IJMB.

• ND/HND: They accept Upper Credit. Lower Credit is rarely considered for competitive departments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does FUNAAB offer Computer Science? Yes. It is fully accredited and housed under the College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS). It is one of the toughest courses to get into at FUNAAB.

Does FUNAAB offer Nursing? No. FUNAAB does not offer Nursing Science. However, they offer Nutrition and Dietetics, which is a health-related course.

Does FUNAAB offer Mass Communication? No. They do not offer Mass Communication.