The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced the opening of its 2025/2026 postgraduate admission cycle, calling on qualified candidates nationwide to apply for a wide range of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Masters, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes across all its colleges.

The university, known for its research-driven academic culture, is offering one of the most extensive postgraduate portfolios in Nigeria — cutting across agriculture, engineering, biosciences, computing, management, environmental sciences, veterinary medicine, and communication studies.

The application portal officially opens Monday, November 10, 2025, with deadlines varying depending on the programme.

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A Snapshot of What’s New

• Over 200 postgraduate programmes across 14 colleges.
• Multiple weekend and part-time options for working professionals.
• Rolling admissions available for Ph.D. applicants.
• Updated entry requirements for key programmes, including Engineering, Agric Economics, Communication Studies, and MBA offerings.

FULL BREAKDOWN OF PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Below is a college-by-college summary to help candidates quickly navigate available options.

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

Departments & Options:

Agricultural Administration

• PGD, M.Agric., Ph.D.
• Tracks: Human Resource Management in Agriculture, Organisation Dynamics, Administrative Systems.

Agricultural Economics & Farm Management

• PGD (Weekend), M.Sc. (Professional), MBA Agribusiness, M.Agric., Ph.D.
• Options include Production Economics, Policy Analysis, Food Marketing & Trade, Environmental Economics, Agribusiness & Cooperative Development, Consumer Welfare, and more.

Agricultural Extension & Rural Development

• PGD (Weekend), M.Agric., Ph.D., and M.Sc. (Professional, Weekend).
• Includes Gender Development Studies, Rural Sociology, Agricultural Communication, Extension Systems, Innovation Studies, and more.

B. College of Animal Science & Livestock Production (COLANIM)

Programmes available up to Ph.D. level in:

• Animal Breeding & Genetics
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Physiology
• Animal Production & Health (restricted to Animal Science graduates)
• Pasture & Range Management

PGD options include:
Small Ruminant Production, Beef & Dairy Production, Meat Processing, Hatchery Management, Poultry, Pig, Rabbit Production, and more.

C. College of Engineering (COLENG)

Advanced programmes in:

• Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering (M.Eng./Ph.D.)
• Civil Engineering (Professional M.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D.)
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering (M.Eng./Ph.D. – No HND holders accepted)
• Mechanical Engineering (M.Eng./Ph.D.)
• Mechatronics Engineering (PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D.)

Specializations span Power Systems, Signal Processing, Robotics, Thermofluids, Geotechnics, Embedded Systems, and more.

D. College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM)

Programmes include:

• Aquaculture & Fisheries (PGD–Ph.D.)
• Environmental Management & Toxicology (MEM, MEMP, Ph.D.)
• Forestry & Wildlife Management
• Water Resources Management & Agrometeorology (Academic & Professional Masters, Ph.D.)

Key areas cover climate change, biodiversity, hydrology, remote sensing, and wildlife management.

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

Courses available in:

• Food Science & Technology
• Nutrition & Dietetics (M.Sc./Ph.D./PGD)
• Home Science & Management
• Hospitality & Tourism Management (PGD–Ph.D.)

F. College of Biosciences (COLBIOS)

Postgraduate programmes in:
Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology (Full-time & Part-time), Medical & Public Health Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology.

G. College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS)

Programmes include:

• Mathematics (Fluid Mechanics, Algebra, Optimization, Probability, etc.)
• Physics (Radiation Physics, Theoretical Physics, Environmental Physics)
• Statistics
• Chemistry (All major fields; full-time and part-time for Ph.D.)

H. College of Plant Science & Crop Production (COLPLANT)

Available options:
Crop Protection, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Seed Technology, Plant Physiology & Crop Production, Soil Science & Land Management, and multiple PGD routes.

I. College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET)

Full spectrum postgraduate programmes including M.Sc., M.V.Sc., and Ph.D. in:

• Veterinary Medicine (Avian, Companion Animals, Food Animals, Fish Medicine)
• Veterinary Surgery & Theriogenology
• Veterinary Public Health
• Veterinary Pathology
• Veterinary Microbiology
• Veterinary Parasitology
• Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology

J. College of Entrepreneurial and Development Studies (COLENDS)

Contains:

• MBA (Weekend)
• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Entrepreneurial Studies
• Tracks include HR, Finance, Innovation, and Marketing.

K. Institute of Communication & General Studies

Programmes in:

• Peace & Strategic Studies (PGD, M.Sc. Academic/Professional)
• Security & Intelligence Studies (Professional Masters)
• Communication & Library Studies (PGD–Ph.D.)
• Professional Ethics and Applied Ethics

L. College of Computing Sciences

• M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Computer Science
• Rolling admissions available.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• HND or first degree in relevant fields.
• Must meet basic undergraduate UTME requirements.

Master’s Degrees (Academic & Professional)

• Minimum of Second Class (Upper Division).
• Second Class (Lower Division) may be accepted depending on programme.
• Additional criteria for ICT, Engineering, Agric Economics, Communication Studies, MBA, and Entrepreneurship programmes.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Master’s degree in relevant field with minimum required scores.
• One-year Master’s holders will undergo a conversion exam.

Some programmes have stricter discipline-specific requirements as outlined in the full details above.

PROGRAMME DURATION

Ph.D.

• Full Time: 6–10 semesters
• Part Time: 8–12 semesters

Master’s Degrees

• Full Time: 4–8 semesters
• Part Time: 8–12 semesters

Professional Masters

• Full Time: 3–6 semesters
• Part Time: 4–8 semesters

PGD Programmes

• Full Time: 2–4 semesters
• Part Time: 4–8 semesters

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should visit the FUNAAB Postgraduate Portal:
pgs.funaab.edu.ng or pg.unaab.edu.ng

Application Fee: ₦21,650 (excluding bank charges)

Application Timeline:

• Portal Opens: Monday, November 10, 2025
• Masters & PGD Deadline: Monday, December 29, 2025
• Ph.D. Admissions: Open all year

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