Does FUPRE offer Agricultural Science?
Agricultural Science is not on the list of undergraduate programmes FUPRE offers for the 2026 cycle.
FUPRE's current catalogue does not include Agricultural Science for the 2026 cycle. The reason is institutional focus or NUC accreditation rather than candidate demand.
Candidates targeting Agricultural Science have 49 institutions in this guide to consider. The most accessible 2026 cut-offs sit at AKSU (170), AAUE (180), LAUTECH (180), while the nearest option in Delta State is DELSU.
Where you can study Agricultural Science instead
| Institution | State | Type | 2026 UTME |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELSU | Delta (same state) | state | 206 |
| AKSU | Akwa Ibom | state | 170 |
| AAUE | Edo | state | 180 |
| LAUTECH | Oyo | state | 180 |
| UNIOSUN | Osun | state | 180 |
| UNIJOS | Plateau | federal | 180 |
| UNIMAID | Borno | federal | 180 |
| UNIUYO | Akwa Ibom | federal | 180 |
| FUGashua | Yobe | federal | 197 |
| FUBK | Kebbi | federal | 198 |
| FUDMA | Katsina | federal | 198 |
| FUOtuoke | Bayelsa | federal | 198 |
| EKSU | Ekiti | state | 200 |
| FUGusau | Zamfara | federal | 200 |
| UNICAL | Cross River | federal | 200 |
| ABSU | Abia | state | 201 |
| FUOYE | Ekiti | federal | 201 |
| OOU | Ogun | state | 202 |
| UDUSOK | Sokoto | federal | 202 |
| ABU | Kaduna | federal | 203 |
| EBSU | Ebonyi | state | 203 |
| FUKashere | Gombe | federal | 203 |
| FUWukari | Taraba | federal | 203 |
| FUNAAB | Ogun | federal | 203 |
| KSU | Kogi | state | 203 |
| RSU | Rivers | state | 203 |
| AAUA | Ondo | state | 204 |
| FULafia | Nasarawa | federal | 204 |
| FULokoja | Kogi | federal | 204 |
| KWASU | Kwara | state | 204 |
| LASU | Lagos | state | 204 |
| MAUTECH | Adamawa | federal | 205 |
| UNIABUJA | FCT | federal | 205 |
| IMSU | Imo | state | 206 |
| UNIBEN | Edo | federal | 206 |
| UNIPORT | Rivers | federal | 206 |
| ATBU | Bauchi | federal | 207 |
| FUTA | Ondo | federal | 207 |
| FUTO | Imo | federal | 207 |
| MOUAU | Abia | federal | 207 |
| BUK | Kano | federal | 208 |
| UNIZIK | Anambra | federal | 208 |
| FUTMINNA | Niger | federal | 209 |
| UNILORIN | Kwara | federal | 210 |
| LMU | Kwara | private | 212 |
| UNN | Enugu | federal | 215 |
| OAU | Osun | federal | 217 |
| UI | Oyo | federal | 221 |
| UNILAG | Lagos | federal | 224 |
What FUPRE offers instead
FUPRE runs related programmes that share career territory with Agricultural Science. Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics are the closest matches at this institution, with cut-offs from 210 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 FUPRE
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. FUPRE's current catalogue is shaped by the institution's strategic focus and the programmes the NUC has accredited so far which is why Agricultural Science sits outside the FUPRE undergraduate offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does FUPRE offer Agricultural Science for postgraduate study?
Agricultural Science is not currently in the FUPRE 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 FUPRE portal.
When might FUPRE add Agricultural Science 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 FUPRE adding Agricultural Science, and candidates targeting the course should plan around institutions that already offer it.
What is the closest alternative to Agricultural Science at FUPRE?
Chemistry at FUPRE is the closest related programme in the current catalogue. It shares the academic foundation with Agricultural Science, and may suit candidates with related career goals.
How do I check NUC-approved courses at FUPRE?
The National Universities Commission publishes the full list of accredited programmes at each Nigerian university. Use the NUC database or the official FUPRE admissions portal to confirm the latest accredited programmes before applying for any course.
Can I transfer to study Agricultural Science elsewhere after starting at FUPRE?
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 Agricultural Science, either as a first choice from the start or via the change-of-institution window during the JAMB admission cycle.