Does FUNAAB offer International Relations?
No, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) does not currently offer International Relations as a JAMB UTME programme for the 2026 admission cycle.
FUNAAB's current catalogue does not include International Relations for the 2026 cycle. The reason is institutional focus or NUC accreditation rather than candidate demand.
Candidates targeting International Relations have 32 institutions in this guide to consider. The most accessible 2026 cut-offs sit at NOUN (223), KWASU (227), ABSU (228), while the nearest option in Ogun State is CU.
Where you can study International Relations instead
| Institution | State | Type | 2026 UTME |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU | Ogun (same state) | private | 243 |
| BU | Ogun (same state) | private | 237 |
| OOU | Ogun (same state) | state | 231 |
| NOUN | FCT | federal | 223 |
| KWASU | Kwara | state | 227 |
| ABSU | Abia | state | 228 |
| AAUA | Ondo | state | 228 |
| EBSU | Ebonyi | state | 228 |
| UNIABUJA | FCT | federal | 229 |
| FUOYE | Ekiti | federal | 230 |
| IMSU | Imo | state | 230 |
| UNICAL | Cross River | federal | 230 |
| UNIPORT | Rivers | federal | 231 |
| ABU | Kaduna | federal | 232 |
| EKSU | Ekiti | state | 232 |
| LASU | Lagos | state | 232 |
| UNILORIN | Kwara | federal | 232 |
| DELSU | Delta | state | 233 |
| RSU | Rivers | state | 233 |
| UDUSOK | Sokoto | federal | 234 |
| BOWEN | Osun | private | 235 |
| BUK | Kano | federal | 237 |
| NDA | Kaduna | federal | 237 |
| UNIBEN | Edo | federal | 237 |
| UNIZIK | Anambra | federal | 239 |
| ABUAD | Ekiti | private | 240 |
| AUN | Adamawa | private | 240 |
| PAU | Lagos | private | 240 |
| UNN | Enugu | federal | 247 |
| UI | Oyo | federal | 250 |
| OAU | Osun | federal | 251 |
| UNILAG | Lagos | federal | 252 |
What FUNAAB offers instead
FUNAAB runs related programmes that share career territory with International Relations. Public Administration, Political Science, Economics are the closest matches at this institution, with cut-offs from 217 for the 2026 cycle.
Switching institutions for a specific course is a common path in the Nigerian admission system. The change-of-institution window during the JAMB cycle lets candidates pivot before the post-UTME stage, and many candidates carry their first-choice score across to a more suitable institution.
Related programmes at FUNAAB
Why some universities do not offer every course
Not every Nigerian university offers every JAMB-listed course. Universities are either comprehensive, covering most disciplines, or specialised, focusing on a narrower range such as technology, agriculture or theology.
The National Universities Commission accredits each programme separately, and the absence of a course in an institution's catalogue usually reflects either the institution's strategic focus or the fact that the NUC has not yet approved that specific programme for the institution. FUNAAB's current catalogue is concentrated on agriculture and the related life sciences which is why International Relations sits outside the FUNAAB undergraduate offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does FUNAAB offer International Relations for postgraduate study?
International Relations is not currently in the FUNAAB undergraduate catalogue tracked in this guide. Postgraduate availability is a separate question handled by the institution's school of postgraduate studies, and should be confirmed on the official FUNAAB portal.
When might FUNAAB add International Relations to its programmes?
New undergraduate programmes require National Universities Commission accreditation and the development of curricula, faculty and infrastructure. There is no public timeline for FUNAAB adding International Relations, and candidates targeting the course should plan around institutions that already offer it.
What is the closest alternative to International Relations at FUNAAB?
Public Administration at FUNAAB is the closest related programme in the current catalogue. It shares the social-sciences foundation with International Relations, and may suit candidates with related career goals.
How do I check NUC-approved courses at FUNAAB?
The National Universities Commission publishes the full list of accredited programmes at each Nigerian university. Use the NUC database or the official FUNAAB admissions portal to confirm the latest accredited programmes before applying for any course.
Can I transfer to study International Relations elsewhere after starting at FUNAAB?
Inter-university transfers in Nigeria are possible but bureaucratic, and typically require strong academic standing in the first year. A cleaner route is to apply directly to an institution that offers International Relations, either as a first choice from the start or via the change-of-institution window during the JAMB admission cycle.