FUNAAB Gets NUC Approval for New Programmes

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to establish new academic programmes.

This approval follows a Resource Verification visit conducted by a panel of experts.

The panel assessed the availability of human and material resources needed for the proposed programmes.

New Undergraduate Programmes

The following undergraduate courses will commence in the 2025/2026 academic session:

• B.Sc. Wildlife and Eco-Tourism Management
• B.Sc. Forest Resource Management
• B.Sc. Hydrology and Water Resource Management
• B.Sc. Climate Science and Agricultural Meteorology
• B.Sc. Cooperative Studies
• B.Sc. Development Studies

New Postgraduate Programmes

The following postgraduate programmes have also been approved:

• PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D. Mechatronics Engineering
• PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D. Entrepreneurship Studies
• Professional Master in Integrated Water Resources Management

What This Means for Students

• More academic opportunities in specialised fields.
• Enhanced research and learning facilities.
• Better career prospects in environmental science, engineering, and business studies.

These programmes reflect the university’s plan to expand academic options for students.