The Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI), Osun State, has achieved a major institutional milestone as it officially secured its profile on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). This recognition enables the young university to participate fully in the 2025/2026 national admission exercise for the first time.
According to a statement released by the university’s management, the inclusion of FUADSI on the JAMB CAPS platform signifies that the institution has been formally certified to process admissions and offer accredited degree programmes beginning with the 2025/2026 academic session. This development reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding access to quality tertiary education in agriculture, applied sciences, and development studies.
Following this recognition, FUADSI has officially announced the commencement of its Post-UTME admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session. The management has therefore called on all prospective candidates who wish to study at the institution to visit any JAMB-accredited CBT centre nationwide and change their First Choice Institution to the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI).
The university has also set a minimum UTME score of 150 as the eligibility benchmark for all applicants. Candidates who scored 150 and above in the 2025 UTME and meet the prescribed O’level subject combinations are strongly encouraged to apply. The management assured that further details on the online admission portal and specific application procedures would soon be made available on the university’s official website https://fuadsi.edu.ng.
In outlining the structure of the 2025/2026 admission exercise, FUADSI emphasized that it is ready to offer innovative academic programmes designed to bridge the gap between agricultural education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. The approved programmes are distributed across three main faculties: Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources; Social and Management Studies; and Natural and Applied Sciences.
Under the Faculty of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources, candidates can choose from programmes such as Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Economics, Crop Science, Animal Science, Horticulture and Landscape Management, Agribusiness, Forestry and Wildlife Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Family and Consumer Science, and Water Resources Management and Agro-Meteorology. The faculty also offers a five-year Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric.) programme with specializations in Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Extension, and Animal Science.
The Faculty of Social and Management Studies houses programmes that nurture future entrepreneurs, managers, and development experts, including degrees in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, and Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. The faculty’s focus is to build a generation of professionals capable of driving agricultural enterprise and promoting inclusive socio-economic growth.
Similarly, the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences offers a wide range of science-based programmes that serve as the technological backbone of the institution. Approved programmes include Computer Science, Mathematics, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics with Electronics, Meteorology, Plant Science, Animal and Environmental Biology, and Chemistry. The faculty’s curriculum emphasizes digital research, laboratory innovation, and problem-solving to meet global scientific standards.
Located in Iragbiji, Osun State, FUADSI was established by the Federal Government to expand the nation’s capacity in agricultural innovation, rural development, and applied scientific research. Since its inception, the university has steadily developed academic infrastructure, modern laboratories, and ICT-driven classrooms designed to foster hands-on learning and community-based research.
The management reiterated that FUADSI’s vision is to become a world-class centre of excellence in agricultural and development studies producing graduates who are self-reliant, innovative, and globally competitive. The university’s curriculum integrates classroom instruction with practical fieldwork, entrepreneurship, and industrial partnerships to ensure that students acquire both theoretical and practical competence.
Prospective students are advised to regularly visit the university’s official website and official communication channels for updates regarding the Post-UTME screening schedule, payment guidelines, and admission requirements. FUADSI also cautioned applicants to avoid unofficial websites or individuals claiming to represent the institution.
In a concluding statement, the university’s Registrar encouraged all qualified candidates across Nigeria to seize the opportunity and apply to FUADSI, noting that the institution remains dedicated to nurturing future leaders in agriculture, technology, and sustainable development.
