University in Nigeria
Iragbiji, Osun State
University profile
The Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI) is a federal university in Iragbiji, Osun State, Nigeria, dedicated to agriculture, food security, rural development and development studies. Its vision is to be a world-class centre of excellence in agricultural research, innovation and development studies, and its mission is to provide quality education, research and innovation that transform agriculture and development practice. Its core values are excellence, sustainability, integrity, innovation, collaboration, entrepreneurship and community impact.
The university is a young institution. Its pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mufutau Olaoye Atayese, formerly Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, took office in July 2025 together with the Registrar, Bursar and University Librarian, and the National Universities Commission approved 28 programmes for the 2025/2026 session. The first students resumed on 19 January 2026.
Teaching is organised in three faculties:
Practical training combines laboratories, experimental farms and stations, livestock units, meteorological observation and agro-processing workshops with internships and community projects. The Directorate of Research and Innovation seeks research funding from TETFund, international agencies and the private sector, and promotes agribusiness incubation and linkages with agricultural research institutes. The University Library offers physical and digital collections, an online public access catalogue, interlibrary loan, Wi-Fi and computer workstations, and is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
A Pre-Degree programme prepares candidates for degree admission through the JAMB UTME. NUC resource assessment for seven further proposed programmes (Information Technology, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Criminology and Security Studies, Mass Communication, International Relations and Public Administration) was completed in September 2026.
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View scholarships for Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies, Iragbuji, Osun State →All admission is processed through JAMB CAPS. Candidates must have sat the UTME, be at least 16 years old by 30 September of the admission year (30 September 2026 for 2026/2027), and have scored at least 150 in the UTME; candidates below 150 are not eligible for any programme. FUADSI must be the first-choice institution; candidates who chose it second or not at all should change institution to FUADSI on JAMB CAPS before the Post-UTME screening registration closes.
Five O-Level credits in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics in WASSCE, NECO or NABTEB, or six credits at two sittings (the portal states five credits at not more than two sittings). Some programmes have additional subject requirements. Results are uploaded during screening.
Eligible candidates register on the admission portal (portal.fuadsi.edu.ng/apply) with a valid email address, complete the forms and upload a passport photograph of not more than 100 KB. The Post-UTME screening fee is N2,000 and the portal access fee is N3,000, both paid through Remita on the portal (2026/2027). Candidates are notified of their aggregate scores. Results for the 2026/2027 screening were released on 14 October 2026.
Candidates must hold the 2026 JAMB Direct Entry form, choose FUADSI as first choice, complete the FUADSI Direct Entry screening application and submit transcripts and credentials (A-Level, NCE, OND or HND) to the Registrar's Office (deadline for 2026/2027: 31 August 2026).
Five credits at not more than two sittings in SSCE, NECO or NABTEB including English Language, Mathematics and three other subjects relevant to the field of study; minor deficiencies may be considered if rectified before the next undergraduate admission exercise. Application is online with a fee of N15,000 through Remita. Graduates must obtain an acceptable UTME score to proceed to a degree programme.
Newly admitted students undergo physical screening and verification, bringing originals and photocopies of the admission slip, UTME result slip, O-Level results and scratch cards, birth certificate or declaration of age, state of origin certificate, screening forms and result slip, passport photographs, medical clearance and fitness certificate, acceptance clearance, JAMB admission letter, two attestation letters and Remita receipts for acceptance and medical fees.
Iragbiji, Osun State: the permanent site, on University Road, Iragbiji. Three faculties are located at the university: Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Social and Management Studies.
Take-Off Campus / Pathfinder College: the study centre for the Pre-Degree programme (Centre for Pre-Degree Studies).
Facilities include the University Library (physical and digital collections, OPAC, interlibrary loan, Wi-Fi and computer workstations; open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), laboratories, experimental farms and stations, livestock units, meteorological observation centres and agro-processing workshops.
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