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Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUAU)

Abia, Nigeria
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  • Public Type
  • 39,078 Students
  • 1992Founded
  • AgricultureSpecialization
  • YesAccept Int. Studs
  • YesDistance learning

About

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), formerly Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, was established as a specialized University by the Federal Government of Nigeria via Decree No 48 of 2nd November 1992. It began formal activities on May 1993 with the appointment of the first Council and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Placid C. Njoku on 27th May 1993, while other key officials of the University were appointed later.  

The Institution is located in the well-known Agricultural Training and Research town of Umudike, about 9 kilometers from Umuahia town, the capital of Abia State. The major link road to the University is the Umuahia – Ikot Ekpene Federal Road, a direct route to the State capitals of Abia, Akwa – Ibom, and Cross River. Being close to Umuahia, the University is linked through a major North-South Express Road to most parts of the country. It commenced its activities at the premises of the former Federal College of Agriculture, Umudike (At present the  Federal College of Agriculture has been moved to  Ishiagu, Ebonyi state).

Acronym MOUAU
Nickname U'dykers
Colour Green, Yellow
Founded 1992
Location Ikwuano, Abia, Nigeria
Address Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State.

Mission

The Mission of the University is to provide high-quality practical training for students to become professionally competent, and confident persons capable of self-employment, to develop environment-friendly and person-sensitive technologies; and to enhance the well-being of the people through extension services and other interventions.

Vision

The Vision of the University encapsulates its original purpose and what used to be referred to as its Mission and Mandate. The rehearsing of this vision gives anyone associated with it the expectations of the Institution. The University aims to provide the knowledge base for achieving food security, hence its motto: Knowledge, Food and Security. The University, therefore, has the vision to serve Nigeria and humanity through processes that will lead to the alleviation of hunger.

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

Objectives

  1. To encourage the advancement of learning and to hold out to all persons without  distinction of race, creed, sex or political  conviction, the opportunity of acquiring a higher education in Agriculture;
  2. To develop and offer academic and professional programmes leading to the award of diplomas, first degrees, postgraduate research and higher degrees which emphasize planning, technical, maintenance, developmental and adaptive skills in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Engineering Technology and allied professional disciplines with the aim of producing socially  mature persons with capacity to improve on those disciplines and develop  new ones, but also to contribute to the scientific transformation of  agriculture in  Nigeria;
  3. To act as agents and catalysts, through postgraduate training, research and     innovation  for the effective and economic utilization, exploitation and conservation of Nigeria’s natural, agricultural, economic and human  resources;
  4. To offer to the general population as a form of public service, the results of training and research in   agriculture and allied disciplines and to foster the practical application of those results;
  5. To establish appropriate relationship with other national institutions  involved in training, research and development of agriculture;
  6. To identify the agricultural problems and needs of Nigeria and to find solutions to them within the context of overall national development;
  7. To provide and promote sound basic scientific training as a foundation for the development of agriculture and allied disciplines, taking into account indigenous culture, the need to enhance national unity, the need to vastly increase the adequate preparation of graduates for self-employment in agriculture and allied professions;
  8. To promote and emphasize teaching, research and extension of agricultural knowledge including agriculture extension services and out-reach programmes, in-service training, continuing education, and on-farm adaptive  research;
  9. To offer academic programme in relation to the training of manpower for agriculture in Nigeria;
  10. To organize research relevant to training in agriculture with emphasis on  small scale farming;
  11. To organize extension services and outreach programmes for technology transfer;
  12. To establish institutional linkages in other to foster collaboration and  integration of  training, research and extension activities; and
  13. To undertake any other activities appropriate for Universities of  Agriculture

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  1. College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension
  2. College of Animal Science and Animal Production
  3. College of Applied Food Science and Tourism
  4. College of Crop and Soil Sciences
  5. College of Education
  6. College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
  7. College of Management Sciences
  8. College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
  9. College of Natural Sciences
  10. College of Physical and Applied Sciences
  11. College of Veterinary Medicine

Reasons to Study at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

  1. Teaching, Research, Training and Extension of Agriculture

    The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike conceives food as one of the indicators of state power and national security. The University is anchored on the philosophy that national development could be enhanced by properly integrated and coordinated agricultural education.  Thus, the University strives to contribute to Nigeria’s greatness through self-sufficiency in food and fibre production as disseminated through teaching, research, training and extension.

  2. Strategic Location

    Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, is situated on an axis along the road from Umuahia to Ikot Ekpene. Its location is ten kilometers East of Umuahia, the Abia State Capital. Umudike and other host neighbors are agrarian communities. This brings to fore the role of the University as one specializing in agriculture and related programs.

  3. Opportunity to contribute to Nigeria's Food Security

    Studying at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Nigeria's food security and development. As a specialized institution focused on agriculture, it provides a strong foundation in various agricultural sciences, engineering, and related fields.

Admission

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Undergraduate Admission Requirement

General Admission Requirements 

The minimum age for admission is 16 yearsStudents are admitted into the University degree programmes through a competitive entrance examination (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination -UTME) organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). A candidate must in addition have an acceptable score in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examination or a Diploma, NCE with at least lower credit. The candidate should at least possess a minimum of 5 credit passes at the SSCE or equivalent obtained at not more than 2 sittings in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics.

The B. Agriculture programme, requires five credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE ‘O’ Level which must include Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science, Mathematics, Physics and English Language.  However, every applicant must have attempted Physics and Mathematics at WASC/SSCE/GCE O’ Level.  The exact requirements of different programmes which may be modified from time to time by the university Senate could be obtained from the University Registry as well as JAMB’s information publications for potential students.

Transfer Candidates

Candidates who wish to transfer from other universities into the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, are required to:

  • Purchase and complete the prescribed application form obtainable from the University Registry at Umudike.
  • Posses the minimum entry requirements for admission into the university as well as the special requirements of the proposed Department/ programme.
  • Ensure that their academic transcripts and special reports on them (forwarded by appropriate officials of their former institutions) are received in the admission office of the University.

Supporting Documents

  1. O Level Results
  2. UTME Admission slip
  3. Passport Photograph 
  4. Birth Certificate 

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Postgraduate Diploma Programme

Applicants shall be holders of third class Honours Bachelor’s degree of MOUAU or other institutions recognized by Senate; or holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND) at the Distinction or Upper credit level or equivalent certificate of other institutions recognized by Senate.

Master's Degree

Applicants must be graduates of MOUAU or other recognized Universities who have obtained the approved Bachelor degree with at least second class Honours or its equivalent, or candidates who possess Third class Honours degree of recognized universities and at least an Upper Credit in Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field, or Candidates who possess the Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a credit from recognized institutions, plus credit at the Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution or any other certificate or qualification that may be acceptable to Senate.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree

Candidates must be graduates of MOUAU or other recognized Universities who have obtained a first class at the Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s Degree in relevant disciplines with a Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 5 point scale, or at least 2.8 on a 4 point scale.

Supporting Documents

  1. Academic transcripts
  2. Degree certificates
  3. O Level Results 

How To Apply For Admission

  1. Visit the University Portal at https://portal.mouau.edu.ng.
  2. Access the Admission link on the menu and click on the Admission process.
  3. Enter your JAMB registration number, print the admission letter, and accept the admission (please print before accepting).
  4. Accept and print the pledge form (accept before printing).
  5. Proceed to pay the developmental levy of N60,000 by clicking on the “PROCEED” button and generating a Remita.
  6. All payments must be made through the University website.
  7. Payments can be made via the bank or online.
  8. After making a payment, kindly validate it by clicking on the link below: Query Payment. Once validated, proceed with the registration process by clicking this link: Online Registration.
  9. After successfully paying your developmental levy, visit your department for clearance.
  10. Upload the clearance form on the portal site portal.mouau.edu.ng.
  11. Once cleared by the University Portal, students can generate a Remita for accommodation. (After payment, return to item 8 to validate the payment.)
  12. Generate Remita for school charges. (After payment, return to “item 8” to validate the payment.)
  13. Provide your SUG CARD (obtained from the SUG Secretariat).
  14. Create your online biodata and complete course registration via the University Portal Site – portal.mouau.edu.ng.
  15. Establish a file at your respective department.

Please note that accommodation and school charges will be processed through the University Portal Site portal.mouau.edu.ng, and a Remita will be generated during this process. All payments must be validated before proceeding to the next step.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +234 (0) 8034368481

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Facilities

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  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Research Center
  • Accommodation
  • Hospital
  • Gym
  • ICT
  • Place of Worship
  • Cafeteria

School Contact

Address

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State.

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

+2348034368481

Website Address

https://mouau.edu.ng

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Accreditations

National Universities Commission(NUC)

Vice Chancellor

Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe

Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe was born on 7th April, 1958 in Umucha Amuda Isuochi, Abia State, Nigeria. Prof. Iwe studied at the University of Nigeria Nsukka where he obtained a Bachelors (Honors) degree and PhD in Food Science and Technology. He also obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Ibadan in Food Technology. His PhD research took him as far as the Wageningin Agricultura... read more
l University, The Netherlands, through a World Bank/NUC sponsorship. He took up lectureship job at the University of Jos, Makurdi Campus (now University of Agriculture, Makurdi) in 1985 and rose to the rank of a Senior Lecturer in 1997, before joining the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike. He has been a Professor since 2003.

History

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, is one of the three Universities of Agriculture established by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Two Universities of Agriculture had earlier been established at Abeokuta (Ogun State) and Makurdi (Benue State) in 1988. The Universities of Agriculture are charged with the central mandate and mission of imparting agricultural education in a scientific but practical way, coupled with applied research and such extension services as would assist in achieving national self-sufficiency in food and fiber production in the minimum time while at the same time catalyzing and sustaining rural development.

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Umudike (MOUAU), came into existence precisely on the 13th day of November 1992 when the Federal Government of Nigeria promulgated the Federal Universities of Agriculture Decree 1992 (also cited as Decree NQ 48 of 1992). This enabling law culminated in the appointment of the pioneer Governing Council led by Alhaji Mohamma Liman and the first Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Placid Njoku.

The Institution effectively took off on  May 3, 1993, when the University admitted its foundational students. At the epoch of the Institution’s history, only Eighty-two (82) students were enrolled to pursue various courses of study. This figure is at great variance with the recent statistics that put the students’ population at about Twenty-seven Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty (27,750) undergraduates, Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety- eight (4,598) postgraduates and Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Thirty (6,730) part-time students at the Continuing Education Centre. This brings the total number of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike students to Thirty-nine Thousand and Seventy-eight (39,078).