University in Nigeria
Okeho, Oyo State
University profile
The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO) is a federal university in Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2025. It was conceived to bring agriculture, science and technology together to drive innovation, research and sustainable development in the agri-tech sector, and to contribute to national food security.
Professor Olaniyi Jacob Babayemi is the pioneer Vice-Chancellor. The Governing Council is chaired by the Pro-Chancellor, Sen. Yakub Oseni. Other principal officers include the Registrar (Mr. Mohammed Olayinka Amuni), the Bursar (Alh. Kazeem Olanrewaju Popoola) and the University Librarian (Dr. Ganiyu Adigun). The university is awaiting National Universities Commission (NUC) resource verification of its proposed 34 academic programmes.
Academic work is organised into six colleges: Engineering and Technology (COLET); Science and Computing (COSCOM); Plant Science and Crop Production (COPSAC); Agricultural Development and Human Ecology (CADHEC); Livestock Development and Environmental Sciences (COLDES); and Environmental Design and Geospatial Technology (CEDGET).
Programmes include Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, Agricultural and Bio-systems, Biomedical, Mechatronics and Food Science and Technology engineering in the engineering college; Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Statistics, Physics with Electronics and Biology in the science college; Crop Science, Soil Science and Land Management, Horticulture and Landscape Management and Plant and Environmental Biology in plant science; Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Nutrition and Dietetics and Hospitality and Tourism Management in agricultural development; Animal Science, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Environmental Management and Toxicology and Forestry and Wildlife Management in livestock and environmental sciences; and Architecture, Art and Industrial Design and Surveying and Geoinformatics in environmental design.
The university has a Health Services Unit offering general consultation, emergency care, immunisation, health screening, mental health support and pharmacy services, together with Bursary and Security units. Its vision is to be a world-class institution driving sustainable agricultural innovation, technological advancement and societal development, and it is establishing partnerships with universities and research institutions abroad.
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View scholarships for Federal University of Agriculture and Technology Okeho, Oyo State →Minimum age is 16 years at the time of admission. Applicants need five O-Level credits including English Language, Mathematics and relevant subjects, obtained in a maximum of two sittings. UTME candidates must meet the approved JAMB cut-off mark and choose FUNATO as their first choice. Direct Entry candidates must hold valid A-Level, OND or NCE qualifications (the programme requirements also recognise JUPEB, IJMB, HND and degrees). All applicants take the FUNATO Screening Exercise, which may be online or physical.
Engineering programmes (Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, Agricultural and Bio-systems, Biomedical, Mechatronics, Food Science and Technology) need UTME English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and O-Level credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one of Biology, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing or Further Mathematics. Direct Entry needs two A-Level passes (JUPEB) in Physics and either Chemistry or Mathematics, or ND, HND or a degree.
Computer Science needs UTME English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Biochemistry needs English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, with O-Level credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Agriculture-related programmes such as Crop Science, Agribusiness and Animal Science need UTME English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and Mathematics or Physics. Architecture needs English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science or Economics.
Create an account on the online admission portal with a valid email address and phone number, complete the personal and academic details, upload the required documents and submit. Shortlisted candidates are invited to the screening exercise; successful candidates receive an offer through the portal, accept it and pay the required fees through approved university payment channels.
The university operates from an interim address at Awoyemi Commercial High School, Isemi-Ile Road, Okeho, Oyo State, in the Oke-Ogun region.
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