Official List of Courses Offered in Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM/JOSTUM) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM/JOSTUM): Are you planning to study in the “Food Basket of the Nation”? If you have chosen the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) in Benue State, you are targeting one of the most prestigious specialized universities in Nigeria.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, you must be aware of the “Name Change” reality. The Federal Government has renamed FUAM to Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM).

• What this means for you: When you go to the JAMB CAPS portal to check your admission or register, you might see JOSTUM instead of FUAM. Do not be confused; it is the same university.

Also, note this:

• Management Sciences are Active: Unlike some specialized universities that scrapped management courses, FUAM (JOSTUM) DOES offer Accounting, Business Administration, and Banking & Finance.

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

• No Law: There is no Faculty of Law.

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

1. College of Management Sciences

Many students do not know these courses exist here. They are fully accredited.

• Accounting — Very competitive.

• Banking and Finance

• Business Administration

• Entrepreneurship

• Marketing

2. College of Veterinary Medicine

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

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

3. College of Engineering

FUAM has a very strong engineering base with large workshops.

• Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

4. College of Food Technology and Human Ecology

• Food Science and Technology — One of the best in Nigeria due to the location.

• Home Science and Management

• Nutrition and Dietetics

5. College of Physical Sciences

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — The most applied-for course in this college.

• Industrial Physics

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Statistics

6. College of Biological Sciences

• Biochemistry

• Botany

• Microbiology — Highly competitive.

• Zoology

7. College of Agronomy (Crop Science)

• Crop and Environmental Protection

• Crop Production

• Plant Breeding and Seed Science

• Soil Science

8. College of Animal Science

• Animal Breeding and Physiology

• Animal Nutrition

• Animal Production

9. College of Agricultural Economics and Extension

• Agricultural Economics

• Agricultural Extension and Communication

10. College of Forestry and Fisheries

• Fisheries and Aquaculture

• Forest Production and Products

• Social and Environmental Forestry

• Wildlife and Range Management

11. College of Agricultural and Science Education

FUAM trains teachers with a focus on science and technical subjects.

• Agricultural Education

• Education and Biology

• Education and Chemistry

• Education and Integrated Science

• Education and Mathematics

• Education and Physics

• Education and Statistics/Computer Science

• Guidance and Counseling (Check portal for current status)

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into FUAM (JOSTUM), you need to navigate their specific requirements:

1. The “Science Subject” Trap

• Because it is a “University of Agriculture,” the admission policy heavily favors science students.

• Compulsory Subjects: Almost every course requires Credit in Mathematics and English.

• Physics & Chemistry: Even for courses like Agricultural Economics, you are often required to have at least a Credit in Chemistry and Physics (or at least a Pass in Physics if you have distinction in Agric, depending on the year’s policy). Do not assume you can enter without Physics!

2. The Cut-Off Marks

• General Cut-Off: They often use 150 – 160 as the university minimum.

• Departmental Targets:

  • Veterinary Medicine: Aim for 220+.

  • Engineering / Accounting / Computer Science: Aim for 180 – 200.

  • Agriculture / Education: 150 – 160 is usually safe.

3. Direct Entry (DE)

• JOSTUM accepts IJMB and JUPEB.

• ND/HND: They accept Upper Credit for Engineering and Management Sciences. Lower Credit is accepted for some Agriculture and Forestry courses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does FUAM offer Nursing Science? No. FUAM does not offer Nursing Science. They offer Nutrition and Dietetics, which is health-related but different from Nursing.

Is Accounting accredited at FUAM? Yes. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited Accounting and Business Administration at FUAM.

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