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Study Agriculture in Nigeria

Agriculture covers the science and business of producing food, fibre and energy – from plant and animal production to soil and water management, agricultural economics and sustainable land use.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Soil Science and Environmental management (PhD)

    Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 🇳🇬 Abakaliki, Nigeria

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Extension

    Federal University of Technology Akure 🇳🇬 Akure, Ondo Stat, Nigeria

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  3. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Horticulture & Land Management

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  4. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Agric. Ext. & Rural Development

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  6. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Pasture Production and Utilization

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  7. Bachelor

    Bachelors in Agriculture With options in Agriculture Econs

    Babcock University (BU) 🇳🇬 Ikeja, Nigeria

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  8. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Ruminant Animal Nutrition

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  9. Major

    Agricultural Planning and Policy (Major)

    Federal University of Technology Akure 🇳🇬 Akure, Ondo Stat, Nigeria

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  10. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Agricultural Communication

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  11. Diploma

    Livestock Feed Resources (PT) (Postgraduate Diploma Course)

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  12. Other programmes

    Livestock Feeds Production

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  13. Master

    Master of Agriculture inSoil Microbiology

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  15. Master

    Soil Science and Environmental management (Masters)

    Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 🇳🇬 Abakaliki, Nigeria

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  16. Major

    Agricultural Finance (Major)

    Federal University of Technology Akure 🇳🇬 Akure, Ondo Stat, Nigeria

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  17. Diploma

    Soil Management and Land Use (Postgraduate Diploma Course)

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  18. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Plant Breeding

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  19. Postgraduate

    Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy, Specializaty (Postgraduate)

    University of Nigeria, Nsukka 🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria

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  20. Master

    M.Sc in Agricultural Extension (Master)

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  21. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Animal Physiology

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  22. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Range Management

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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Study Agriculture in Nigeria – facts and figures

In Nigeria, 20 universities and colleges offer 92 Agriculture programmes: 25 Bachelor, 31 Master and 8 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Abeokuta, Anyigba, Abakaliki and Nsukka, Enugu. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Kogi State University and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

Degrees in Agriculture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Agriculture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Agriculture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Agriculture programmes?

The directory lists 92 Agriculture programmes at 20 institutions in Nigeria. Popular cities include Abeokuta, Anyigba and Abakaliki.

How long does it take to study Agriculture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Agriculture programmes in Nigeria?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Kogi State University, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and National Open University of Nigeria.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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