The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO) is a specialised institution dedicated to advancing agricultural education, scientific innovation, and technology-driven solutions to food security and sustainable development.
Guided by its vision and mission of integrating teaching, research, and practical application, the University is committed to producing skilled graduates for impactful service.
In furtherance of this mandate, FUNATO invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its National Universities Commission (NUC) approved undergraduate programmes through UTME (100 Level) and 200 Level Direct Entry for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
1. Information on Application
Application for the Online Admission Screening Exercise shall commence on Monday 15th June, 2026 and close on Monday 31st August, 2026.
Candidates should note that there may be no extension of the registration period.
2. Candidates’ Eligibility for Screening
i. Only candidates who chose or changed their university of choice to the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho and who scored a minimum of 150 in the 2026 UTME are eligible to participate in the Online Admission Screening Exercise.
ii. Candidates with wrong UTME subject combination for chosen programme are required to change to the appropriate programme on JAMB CAPS before registration on FUNATO portal.
iii. Candidates must have attained the age of sixteen (16) years on or before 30th September, 2026.
2. Candidates’ Eligibility for Screening (Continued)
iv. All candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes obtained at one sitting OR six (6) O’Level credit passes obtained at two sittings in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in WASSCE, NECO, or GCE, as applicable to their chosen programmes.
v. All Direct Entry candidates who wish to be considered for admission into Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho for the 2026/2027 Academic Session, who must have obtained Direct Entry Form from Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and must have chosen or changed to Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho as their first choice of institution are also eligible and must apply for the screening exercise.
The candidates are required to have submitted their transcript(s) (‘A’ Level result, NCE/OND/HND) to the Registrar not later than 31st August, 2026.
3. List of Accredited Programmes
Candidates should note that only approved programmes listed below are available for the 2026/2027 Academic Session and are advised to apply only for programmes for which they meet the admission requirements. (Please, visit the university website https://funato.edu.ng/application for details of admission requirement for each programme).
College of Livestock Development & Environmental Sciences
B.Agric. Animal Science
B.Sc. Fisheries & Aquaculture Management
B.Sc. Forestry & Wildlife Management
B.Sc. Environmental Management & Toxicology
College of Agricultural Development & Human Ecology
B.Agric. Agricultural Economics
B.Sc. Agribusiness
B.Agric. Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
B.Sc. Human Nutrition & Dietetics
B.Sc. Hospitality & Tourism Management
College of Engineering & Technology
B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
B.Eng. Civil Engineering
B.Eng. Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering
B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering
B.Eng. Food Science and Technology
3. List of Accredited Programmes (Continued)
College of Science & Computing
B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Microbiology
B.Sc. Biology
B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
B.Sc. Statistics
B.Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. Biochemistry
B.Sc. Computer Science
B.Sc. Software Engineering
B.Sc. Cyber Security
College of Plant Science & Crop Production
B.Agric. Soil Science
B.Agric. Crop Science
B.Sc. Horticulture & Landscape Management
B.Agric. Plant & Environmental Biology
College of Environmental Design & Geospatial Technology
B.Tech. Architecture
B.Tech. Surveying & Geoinformatics
B.Tech. Industrial Design
B.Tech. Urban & Regional Planning
4. Method and Procedure for Application
A. Payment for 2026/2027 FUNATO Post-UTME Screening
1. Payment Instructions for UTME Entry Candidates
Candidates are required to log-in to the Admission Portal APPLICATION PORTAL using their Jamb Registration Number (e.g. 202412345678EG) as their user name and their surname as their initial password e.g. OYESANMI, CHIBUZOR, UMAR.
A portal access fee of ₦3,550 and screening fee of ₦2,000.00 should be paid through the ADMISSION PORTAL in favour of FUNATO.
Payment Options:
Card – Credit/Debit Card Payment using ATM card
Bank Transfer – Direct bank account debit whereby you use your internet banking tools to make payment
Candidates are expected to print the payment success receipt.
4. Method and Procedure for Application (Continued)
2. Date of Post-UTME Screening
The Post-UTME screening shall take place from 1st September, 2026.
Candidates are therefore strongly advised to provide valid and active e-mail addresses and phone numbers as data modification will attract a fee.
B. Online Self-Screening Form
Candidates must ensure that their O’Level results are uploaded on the JAMB CAPS before the close of the Admission Screening Exercise.
All enquiries and complaints regarding this screening exercise should be directed to the Registrar.
Signed:
Mohammed Olayinka AMUNI
Registrar and Secretary to Council.