University of Agriculture, Makurdi: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6098 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #228 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #48 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #2 of 2 | In Makurdi |
| #884 of 1,957 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uam.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 54%*
* The University of Agriculture, Makurdi is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 5 credits in Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) or West African School Certificate (WASC) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) ('O') level or equivalent, and English Language and University Matriculation Examination (UME) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September (March - June; June-September) |
Research profile
University of Agriculture, Makurdi has published 2,378 scientific papers with 14,354 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Geography and Cartography, and Organic Chemistry.
University of Agriculture, Makurdi majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11 | 8 |
| 1992 | 13 | 10 |
| 1993 | 11 | 8 |
| 1994 | 9 | 8 |
| 1995 | 9 | 13 |
| 1996 | 18 | 21 |
| 1997 | 7 | 14 |
| 1998 | 11 | 25 |
| 1999 | 7 | 18 |
| 2000 | 14 | 18 |
| 2001 | 14 | 39 |
| 2002 | 9 | 33 |
| 2003 | 8 | 41 |
| 2004 | 14 | 58 |
| 2005 | 24 | 70 |
| 2006 | 38 | 108 |
| 2007 | 14 | 161 |
| 2008 | 16 | 159 |
| 2009 | 27 | 189 |
| 2010 | 37 | 224 |
| 2011 | 80 | 345 |
| 2012 | 58 | 383 |
| 2013 | 55 | 427 |
| 2014 | 69 | 526 |
| 2015 | 93 | 494 |
| 2016 | 129 | 435 |
| 2017 | 158 | 496 |
| 2018 | 237 | 671 |
| 2019 | 214 | 937 |
| 2020 | 268 | 1323 |
| 2021 | 294 | 1893 |
| 2022 | 175 | 2200 |
| 2023 | 199 | 2522 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Undergraduate fees, 11,000-39,150 per semester depending on level; Fresh Postgraduate Diploma, 50,000; Master of Science, 60,000; Doctor of Philosophy, 70,000. (NGN) |
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Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Agriculture, Makurdi.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Crop Production, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Forestry, Household Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Science Education, Statistics, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Crop Production, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fishery, Food Science, Forestry, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Science Education, Soil Science, Statistics, Veterinary Science |
Notable alumni
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Adenike Oladosu
- Occupations
- journalistecofeministclimate activistenvironmentalist
- Biography
-
Adenike Oladosu is a Nigerian climate activist, and initiator of the school strike for climate in Nigeria. She has showcased her climate action at international conferences including the UN Climate Change Conference, World Economic Forum, and Elevate festival in Graz-Austria.
University of Agriculture, Makurdi faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agricultural and Science Education | Agricultural Education, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, English, Environmental Management, Foreign Languages Education, Preschool Education, Science Education, Technology Education, Vocational Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agricultural Economics, Extension and Management | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agriculture |
| Faculty : Agronomy | Agronomy, Botany, Crop Production, Environmental Management, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Conservation, Soil Science, Water Management |
| Faculty : Animal Science | Animal Husbandry, Genetics, Nutrition, Physiology, Zoology |
| Faculty : Engineering | Agricultural Education, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Food Technology | Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics, Household Management |
| Faculty : Forestry and Fisheries | Aquaculture, Fishery, Forest Management, Forest Products, Forestry, Wildlife |
| Faculty : Management Sciences | Management |
| Faculty : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Biochemistry, Entomology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UAM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Motto | Innovation and Service |
Location and contacts
| Address | PMB 2373 Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria |
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| City population | 171,000 |