As an aspiring student of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), knowing the available courses and programmes in the university will give you the ability to choose what perfectly fits your career path.

There are over 100 active courses in MOUAU, across the different faculties in the university. So whether you are in the science, arts, or even the management field, there is something for you.

MOUAU of Approved Courses and Programmes

Here is the entire breakdown categorised based on their college (Faculty)

College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology & Extension (CAERSE)

  • Agric business

  • Agricultural Economics

  • Agric Extension & Rural Development

  • Agric Extension & Rural Sociology

College of Applied Food Sciences & Tourism (CAFST)

  • Food Science & Technology

  • Home Economics

  • Hotel Management & Tourism

  • Human Nutrition & Dietetics

College of Animal Science & Animal Production (CASAP)

  • Animal Production

College of Crop & Soil Sciences (CCSS)

  • Agriculture

  • Soil Science

  • Water Resources Mgt. & Agrometeorology

College of Engineering & Engineering Technology (CEET)

  • Agricultural & Bio-resources Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Engineering

  • Electrical Electronics Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

College of Natural Resources & Environmental Mgt.

  • Forestry & Environmental Mgt.

  • Env. Mgt. & Toxicology

  • Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Mgt.

College of Education (COED)

  • Adult & Continuing Education

  • Agricultural Science Education

  • Business Education

  • Educational Management

  • Home Economics Education

  • Industrial & Technology Education

  • Education in Sciences and Maths (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Physics)

  • Economics Education

  • Guidance & Counselling

  • Library & Info Science

College of Natural Sciences (COLNAS)

  • Microbiology

  • Biochemistry

  • Plant Science & Biotechnology

  • Zoology & Environmental Biology

College of Physical & Applied Sciences (COLPAS)

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Physics

  • Mathematics

  • Statistics

College of Management Sciences (COLMAS)

  • Accounting

  • Entrepreneurial Studies

  • Economics

  • Banking & Finance

  • Business Admin

  • Marketing

  • Industrial Relations & Personnel Mgt.

College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Admission Requirement into MOUAU

JAMB cutoff mark:

A minimum of 150 as a UTME score is generally required from all prospective students. Scoring below 150 simply means you are not even qualified to purchase MOUAU Post Screening form. Some competitive courses, such as veterinary medicine and Engineering more than 150 to secure you an admission.

Institution of choice:

You must apply for MOUAU as your first choice of institution. Candidates who fail to place them as their first choice of institution must visit the JAMB portal to do so.

O'level result:

MOUAU sets its standard that candidates must have at least 5 credit passes in their SSCE (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) in not more than two sittings

Compulsory subjects: English Language and Mathematics are mandatory for all courses.

Science/Agric Courses: Usually require Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science, and Physics.

Age:

You must be 16 or above before October, when the admission process will commence.

Direct Entry students:

Direct entry students with an OND/ND certificate must have a minimum of lower credit, which will place you in 200L, or a minimum of Upper Credit in your HND, which can place you in 300 Level for certain programs. For students with an NCE cerificate a minimum of merit/credit in relevant teaching subjects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does MOUAU offer Medicine and Surgery?
A. No, but they offer Veterinary Medicine.

Q. What is the duration for an Agriculture degree?
A. Most Agricultural programmes at MOUAU last for 5 years, including a mandatory Farm Practical Year (FPY).

Q. What are the best performing engineering courses at MOUAU?
A. MOUAU has a strong College of Engineering with accredited programmes in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical/Electronic, and Chemical Engineering.

Q. What is the "Farm Practical Year" (FPY)?
A. For all students in the College of Agriculture, the 4th year is dedicated entirely to practical farming. You won't attend traditional lectures; instead, you will engage in crop and livestock production on the university farms.

Q. Is Veterinary Medicine a 5 year or 6 year course at MOUAU?
A. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at MOUAU is a 6-year intensive programme.