Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Agricultural Economics and Extension in Nigeria

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Agricultural Economics and Extension

•  Osun State University, Osogbo  
  Admission requirements:
  U.M.E. Candidates
  For admission into the first degree programme in Agriculture, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry to form the core subjects, with credit in any of the following: Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
  
  Direct Entry Candidates
  In addition to the specified qualification for UME Entry Mode (100Level), candidates seeking admission through the Direct Entry Mode (200- Level) must posses one of the following qualifications:
   General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L) or its equivalent passes in Chemistry and in at least one science or social/ management science subject from the following: Biology, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics (Pure and Applied), Agricultural Science, Physics, Geology, Economics and Geography.
   National Diploma (OND or ND) obtained in relevant fields of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Cooperative and Agribusiness Management, or Veterinary Science with a minimum of upper credit.
   National Certificate of Education (NCE) passed with a minimum of Credit grade (60- 69%) obtained from a College of Education recognised by the University and with relevant subject combinations from among: Agricultural science, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Home Economics.
  
  (ii) 300- Level:
  Higher National Diploma (HND) obtained with a minimum of Upper Credit in relevant fields as listed for OND/ND holders and from NBTE accredited institutions recognised by the University.
•  Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma  
  Entry requirements:
  (a) Joint Matriculation Examination Entry Requirements:
  In addition to an acceptable pass in JME, candidates must have WASC/GCE O' Level Credit passes in at least five subjects including English language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Agricultural sciences, OR Senior Secondary School Certificate with credit in Engfish Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and/or Agricultural Sciences. Credit pass in Economics and Geography can also be used.
  
  (b) Direct Entry Requirements:
  
  Candidates for direct admission must have met the matriculation requirements in the relevant subjects plus two SSC/GCE Adanced Level passes in Chemistry and either Biology orAgricultural sciences.
  Candidates who have obtained OND in Agricuhure with a minimum of upper credit, HND in Agriculture with an overall pass or NCE in Agricultural Science with at least an overall Credit pass may be eligible for direct admission provided they meet the JME requirements.
  Candidates who, have obtained Diploma certificate in Agriculture, in any of the Natural Sciences, Banking and Finance and Business Management with at least a merit pass may be eligible for Direct entry to 200L, provided they meet the UME requirements.
  Candidates with OND and Diploma certificates in relevant areas but with a pass grade may be admitted direct into 100 Level.
  HND with upper credit plus 5 credits at WASC/NECO/SCE O' level may be admitted into 300L.
•  University of Jos, Jos  
  Admission requirements:
  Direct Entry:
  Passes at the Advanced Level in GCE, IJMB or an approved equivalent examination in two or three of Chemistry and Biology or Chemistry and Botany/Zoology. In addition, candidates must also meet the 5 credit passes in WASCE/NECO/GCE requirements as in UTME.
  Holders of the following qualifications from institutions recognized by the University of Jos may also be considered for admission into 200 level: National Diploma (ND) in Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Health/Production and other relevant qualifications with at least an upper credit. Candidates must also meet the O’level requirements for UTME
  
  Credit passes in five (5) WASCE/NECO/GCE (O’level) subjects and its equivalent as approved by the University Senate, including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and Physics. The credit pass in Agricultural Science must be backed up with at least a pass in Biology. In addition, candidates must have UTME JAMB scores high enough for the cut-off point set for the year in which the applications are being .
•  The Federal University of Technology Akure, Akure  
  Admission Requirements
  (a) UME
  
  Candidates must possess at least five credits at WASSCE or NECO or GCE (O/L) or equivalent at not more than two sittings in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Economics or Geography. At least a pass in Physics is required.
  
  U. M. E. Subjects
  
  English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and either Physics or Mathematics.
  
  (b) Direct Entry
  
  (i) Applicants should possess, in addition to the requirements in “a” above, the National Diploma with a minimum of upper credit or equivalent or Higher National Diploma with a minimum of lower credit or equivalent.
  
  (ii) GCE (Advanced Level) or equivalent in at least two of the following subjects passed at a sitting: Biology, Chemistry, Economics and Mathematics. Holders of any of these certificates from recognized institutions may be considered foradmission into 200 level, provided they meet the minimum entry requirements and have passed relevant subjects at appropriate level.
•  Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Ihiala  
  Entry requirements:
  1.Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Geography, Physics, Economics, Health Science and Home Economics in not more than two sittings.
  
  2.Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and one of Zoology/Botany/Agricultural Science/Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Economics and Health Science
•  Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island  
  Admission requirements:
  UTME:
  English, Chemistry, Biology/ Agriculture and any one of Physics and Mathematics.
  
  NDU:
  English Language, Mathematics, Biology/ Agricultural Science, and any two of the following Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Physics.
•  Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji  
  Admission Requirements:
  
  Five ‘O’ Level credit passes at SSCE, NECO or equivalent to include English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, and Economics. A pass in Physics is acceptable
•  University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Sagbama  
  
•  Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti  
  
•  Delta State University, Delta  
  
•  Babcock University, Ilishan Remo  
  
•  Adamawa State University, Mubi  
  
•  University of Uyo, Uyo  
  
•  Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka  
  
•  Nasarawa State University, Keffi  
  
•  Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola  
  
•  Kwara State University, Malete  
  
•  Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil  
  
•  Federal University of Technology Minna, Minna  
  
•  Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu  
  
•  University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt  
  
•  Taraba State University, Jalingo  
  
•  Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike , Abakaliki  
  
•  Landmark University, Omu Aran  
  
•  Cross River University of Technology, Calabar  
  
•  Bowen University, Iwo  
  
•  Benson Idahosa University, Benin City  
  
•  Bayero University, Kano  
  
•  Achievers University, Owo  
  

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