FUNATO Admission 2025/2026: How to Apply, Full Course Requirements and Step-by-Step Guide
Quick answer: To gain admission into the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO) for 2025/2026, create an account on the official FUNATO admission portal, fill in your details, upload your documents, sit the compulsory FUNATO Screening Exercise, then accept your offer and pay your fees once selected. UTME candidates must meet the approved JAMB cut-off and choose FUNATO as their first choice. The full course-by-course requirements are below.
If you are aiming to study at FUNATO this session, the process is fully online and fairly straightforward once you know what each stage involves. Most applicants lose their slot not because they were unqualified, but because of avoidable errors: the wrong JAMB subject combination, missing documents, or skipping the screening. This guide walks you through everything, including the exact subjects for your specific course, so you apply with confidence.
What is FUNATO?
The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO) is a federal university in Okeho, Oyo State, focused on agriculture, technology and applied sciences. It runs degree programmes across six colleges and is currently accepting applications for the 2025/2026 academic session through both UTME and Direct Entry routes.
Who can apply to FUNATO?
UTME applicants sat the JAMB UTME exam and are seeking admission into 100 level. Direct Entry applicants hold advanced qualifications such as A-Level (JUPEB, IJMB, GCE), OND, HND, NCE or a degree, and are seeking entry into a higher level.
General FUNATO admission requirements
Before the course-specific subjects, every applicant must meet these baseline conditions:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | At least 16 years old at the time of admission. |
| O’Level credits | Five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics plus the relevant subjects for your course, in a maximum of two sittings. |
| UTME (JAMB) | Meet FUNATO’s approved JAMB cut-off mark and select FUNATO as your first-choice institution. |
| Direct Entry | A valid A-Level, OND, HND, NCE or degree qualification in a related field. |
| Screening | Every applicant, UTME and Direct Entry, must take part in the official FUNATO Screening Exercise. |
Two things quietly disqualify people every year: the five O’Level credits must come from no more than two sittings, and your subject combination must match your chosen course. Use the tables below to confirm yours exactly.
FUNATO course requirements by college (2025/2026)
FUNATO organises its programmes into six colleges. Find your course below for the exact UTME subjects, O’Level credits and Direct Entry requirements.
College of Engineering and Technology (COLET)
All COLET programmes share the same requirements: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Food Science and Technology.
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| O’Level | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one of Biology, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing or Further Mathematics |
| Direct Entry | Two A-Level passes (JUPEB) in Physics and either Chemistry or Mathematics, or an ND, HND or Degree in a related field |
College of Science and Computing (COSCOM)
| Programme | UTME subjects | O’Level credits | Direct Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and one of Biology, Geography, Agricultural Science or Economics | Two A-Level passes (JUPEB, IJMB) in Physics and either Chemistry or Mathematics |
| Software Engineering | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any of Biology, Geography or Further Mathematics | Two A-Level passes in Mathematics and Physics, or ND/HND in Computer Science |
| Cybersecurity | English, Mathematics, Physics and any of Chemistry, Biology or Geography | English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Agricultural Science or Economics | Two A-Level passes in Physics and Chemistry or Mathematics, or ND/NCE/Degree |
| Mathematics | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology | Two A-Level passes in Mathematics and any other science subject, or ND, JUPEB, Degree |
| Statistics | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology | Two A-Level passes in Mathematics and any of Physics or Further Mathematics, or ND |
| Physics with Electronics | English, Mathematics, Physics and any of Chemistry, Biology or Geography | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one other relevant science subject | Two A-Level passes in Physics and any other relevant science subject, or ND |
| Chemistry | English, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Mathematics | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology | Two A-Level/IJMB/JUPEB passes in Chemistry and one of Physics or Mathematics |
| Biochemistry | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology | Two A-Level passes in Biology and Chemistry |
| Microbiology | English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology | Two A-Level passes in Biology and Chemistry or any other science subject |
| Biology | English, Mathematics, Biology and any other science subject | English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry | Two A-Level passes (GCE/IJMB) in Biology and any other science subject, or ND |
College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COPSAC)
All COPSAC programmes share the same requirements: Plant and Environmental Biology, Soil Science and Land Management, Crop Science, and Horticulture and Landscape Management.
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and Mathematics or Physics |
| O’Level | Five credits in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any of Physics, Geography or Economics |
| Direct Entry | Two A-Level passes in Biology and any of Chemistry or Agricultural Science, or NCE, ND, HND |
College of Agricultural Development and Human Ecology (CADHEC)
| Programme | UTME subjects | O’Level credits | Direct Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics or Physics | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any of Physics, Geography or Economics | Two A-Level passes in Biology, Chemistry or Agricultural Science, or NCE, ND, HND |
| Agribusiness | English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics or Physics | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any of Physics, Geography or Economics | Two A-Level passes in Biology, Chemistry or Agricultural Science, or NCE, ND, HND |
| Agricultural Extension and Rural Development | English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics or Physics | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any of Physics, Geography or Economics | Two A-Level passes in Biology, Chemistry or Agricultural Science, or NCE, ND, HND |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | English, Chemistry, Biology, Physics | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics | Two A-Level passes in Biology, Chemistry or Physics |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | English, Mathematics, Economics and one other science or arts/social science subject | English, Mathematics and any of Economics, Marketing, Chemistry, Geography, Biology, Food and Nutrition, Government or Commerce | Two A-Level passes in relevant subjects, or NCE, ND, HND |
College of Livestock Development and Environmental Sciences (COLDES)
These programmes share the same O’Level and Direct Entry requirements: Animal Science, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Forestry and Wildlife Management, and Environmental Management and Toxicology.
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and Mathematics or Physics (Environmental Management and Toxicology requires English, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics or Physics) |
| O’Level | Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| Direct Entry | Two A-Level passes in Chemistry and Biology |
College of Environmental Design and Geospatial Technology (CEDGET)
| Programme | UTME subjects | O’Level credits | Direct Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | English, Mathematics, Physics and any of Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science or Economics | English, Mathematics, Physics and any two of Technical Drawing, Geography, Chemistry, Economics, Computer Science, Woodwork or Metalwork | Two A-Level passes (IJMB, JUPEB, GCE A-Level) in Mathematics and Physics, or ND in Architectural Technology |
| Art and Industrial Design | English, Fine Art, Technical Drawing and any of Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Biology | English, Mathematics, Chemistry and any two of Technical Drawing, Geography, Physics, Economics or Fine Art | Two A-Level passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Technical Drawing, Geography or Economics, or ND in Applied Arts or a related field |
| Surveying and Geoinformatics | English, Mathematics, Physics and any of Geography, Fine Art, Technical Drawing, Chemistry, Biology, Economics or Computer Science | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography and any of Technical Drawing, Fine Art, Biology, Agricultural Science, Economics, Further Mathematics, Data Processing, Computer Science or Elementary Surveying | ND (Upper Credit) or HND (Lower Credit) in Surveying and Geoinformatics, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant course |
| Urban and Regional Planning | English, Mathematics, Geography or Economics, and any of Physics, Technical Drawing, Fine Art, Chemistry, Biology, Economics or Computer Science | English, Mathematics, Geography or Economics, and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technical Drawing, Fine Art, Agricultural Science or Further Mathematics | ND (Upper Credit) or HND (Lower Credit) in Urban and Regional Planning |
How to apply to FUNATO: step by step
The application runs entirely through the FUNATO students admission portal.
Step 1: Complete the application form
Visit the official FUNATO admission portal and create an account using a valid email address and active phone number. Use an email you check often, because every update arrives there. Fill in your personal and academic details carefully, then upload all the documents the portal requests. A name or detail that does not match your JAMB or O’Level records can stall your application later.
Step 2: Confirm your application
After submitting, check your email and portal dashboard for a confirmation message. Do not assume your application is complete until the portal confirms it.
Step 3: Application review
The Admissions Office reviews applications, verifies eligibility, and checks uploaded documents. Incomplete or mismatched documents get flagged here, which is why getting Step 1 right matters.
Step 4: FUNATO Screening Exercise
Shortlisted candidates are invited to the compulsory screening, held either online or physically. This stage is not optional. Skip it and you forfeit your chance, so watch your email and dashboard for the date and format.
Step 5: Admission offer and payment of fees
Successful candidates receive an offer through the portal. Accept it and pay all required fees through the university’s approved payment channels only. Never pay through unofficial accounts or third parties, no matter how convincing they sound.
Documents to prepare before you start
- A valid email address and phone number
- Your JAMB UTME result and registration details (UTME applicants)
- Your O’Level result(s) from WAEC, NECO or equivalent
- A recent passport photograph
- Direct Entry certificates such as A-Level, OND, HND or NCE, where applicable
- Any other documents specified on the portal
Common mistakes that cost applicants their FUNATO admission
- Not choosing FUNATO as first choice in JAMB. UTME candidates are expected to select FUNATO first. Getting this wrong can remove you from consideration.
- Wrong subject combination. Applying for a course whose UTME or O’Level subjects you do not have. Check your course in the tables above before you pay.
- Using more than two O’Level sittings. Only two sittings are accepted.
- Skipping the screening exercise. It is compulsory, and missing it ends your application.
- Uploading wrong or unclear documents. Blurry uploads and mismatched names cause rejections at review.
- Paying through unofficial channels. Only the university’s approved methods are valid.
What to do if you are not offered admission
Not getting in this round is not the end. You can explore other federal and state universities still admitting, consider Direct Entry once you hold a qualifying certificate, or look into scholarships and funding to ease the cost wherever you land a place. Keep your documents ready and your JAMB choices strategic for the next opportunity.
FUNATO contact and support
The FUNATO information desk operates Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. Reach the admissions team through the official information desk email or the contact page on the university website. Always confirm details through official channels, never through unofficial pages or social media accounts claiming to represent the school.
Frequently asked questions
When does FUNATO admission for 2025/2026 close?
The window for the 2025/2026 session is open, but the exact closing date can change. Confirm the current deadline on the official FUNATO admission portal before you start.
What is the FUNATO JAMB cut-off mark?
FUNATO sets an approved cut-off that you must meet, and it can vary by course and session. Check the official entry-requirements document for the figure that applies to your programme.
Which courses does FUNATO offer?
FUNATO runs programmes across six colleges covering engineering, science and computing, plant and crop science, agricultural development, livestock and environmental sciences, and environmental design. The full list with requirements is in the tables above.
Is the FUNATO application done online?
Yes. The entire process, from creating your account to accepting your offer, is handled through the official FUNATO admission portal.
Do Direct Entry candidates also do the screening?
Yes. Every applicant, whether UTME or Direct Entry, must take part in the official FUNATO Screening Exercise.
How much are FUNATO school fees?
Fees vary by programme and level. The university describes its tuition as affordable and transparent, with details available on the student portal and at the Bursary Department. Confirm the current amount for your course before making any payment.
Ready to apply? Head to the official FUNATO admission portal to create your account, and download the official entry-requirements document to confirm the exact criteria for your course. Bookmark this guide and share it with anyone applying so they do not miss a step.
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