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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. Postgraduate

    Soil Fertility Management, Soil Physics and Conservation, Specializaty (Postgraduate)

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

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  2. Other programmes

    Agricultural Sc.

    Joseph Ayo Babalola University 🇳🇬 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria, Nigeria

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  3. Other programmes

    Agriculture & Water Ressources

    University of Maiduguri 🇳🇬 Maiduguri, Nigeria

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D in Agricultural Extension (PhD)

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  6. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Crop Protection with options in Virology, Naematology, Entomology & Pathology

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  7. Postgraduate

    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, Specializaty (Postgraduate)

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

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  8. Diploma

    Agriculture and Bio-Environment Engineering (Diploma) (Higher National Diploma (HND) Course)

    Lagos State Polytechnic 🇳🇬 Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

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  9. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Livestock Systems

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  10. Undergraduate

    Agricultural Extension (Undergraduate)

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

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  11. Undergraduate

    Crop & Soil Science (Agriculture) (Undergraduate)

    University of Portharcourt 🇳🇬 Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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  12. Other programmes

    Soil and Environmental Management (Soil Management and Land use Planning)

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in AgricultureSoil Microbiology (PhD)

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Agricultural Communication

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  16. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Forage Science

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Agriculture in Animal Nutrition

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  18. Other programmes

    Soil Physics and Conservation

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  19. Undergraduate

    ​Forestry & Wildlife Mgt. (Agriculture) (Undergraduate)

    University of Portharcourt 🇳🇬 Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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  20. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Seed Technology

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  21. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Crop Production

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  22. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Weed Science

    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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