Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is a federal university located in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Founded in 1988, it is one of Nigeria's established public institutions and admits candidates through the JAMB UTME and its own post-UTME screening.
FUNAAB's general cut-off mark for 2026/2027 is 160, with course-specific cut-offs ranging from 203 (Agricultural Science) to 237 (Electrical and Electronic Engineering). Located in Abeokuta, Ogun, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta is a federal university with 8 faculties and was founded in 1988.
What changed in the 2026 cycle
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) published cut-off marks for 18 undergraduate programmes for the 2026 admission round.
The institution's most competitive programmes are Electrical and Electronic Engineering (237), Mechanical Engineering (233) and Civil Engineering (232). Electrical and Electronic Engineering sits at the ceiling for FUNAAB, with candidates scoring below 237 effectively shut out of that programme. On the other end, Agricultural Science (203), Chemistry (210) and Physics (211) offer the most accessible entry points at the institution.
Against 2025, the average climbed by 5.1 points, consistent with the stronger pool of high-scoring candidates JAMB recorded nationally.
2026 cut off marks at FUNAAB
| Course | Category | 2026 UTME | 2025 UTME | Change | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Management | 228 | 225 | +3 | 70.5 |
| Agricultural Science | Sciences | 203 | 197 | +6 | 67.4 |
| Biochemistry | Sciences | 222 | 219 | +3 | 69.8 |
| Biotechnology | Sciences | 224 | 217 | +7 | 70.0 |
| Chemistry | Sciences | 210 | 205 | +5 | 68.3 |
| Civil Engineering | Engineering | 232 | 229 | +3 | 71.0 |
| Computer Science | Sciences | 227 | 224 | +3 | 70.4 |
| Economics | Social Sciences | 230 | 223 | +7 | 70.8 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Engineering | 237 | 230 | +7 | 71.6 |
| Estate Management | Management | 223 | 217 | +6 | 69.9 |
| Mass Communication | Arts | 231 | 224 | +7 | 70.9 |
| Mathematics | Sciences | 215 | 212 | +3 | 68.9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Engineering | 233 | 226 | +7 | 71.1 |
| Microbiology | Sciences | 225 | 222 | +3 | 70.1 |
| Physics | Sciences | 211 | 205 | +6 | 68.4 |
| Political Science | Social Sciences | 221 | 218 | +3 | 69.6 |
| Public Administration | Social Sciences | 217 | 210 | +7 | 69.1 |
| Statistics | Sciences | 216 | 211 | +5 | 69.0 |
Faculties and academic structure
FUNAAB runs 8 faculties and colleges between which its undergraduate programmes are spread, offering a broad set of faculties covering most major disciplines.
Candidates apply to a specific department within a faculty rather than to the university at large. The faculty handles registration, level coordination and final-year clearance, while the department supervises the curriculum.
The Faculty of Engineering anchors the technical side of the institution, with COREN-accredited programmes that include the Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) as a graduation requirement.
How admission works at FUNAAB
UTME requirements. Every applicant to FUNAAB must meet two UTME floors: the JAMB national minimum of 150 and the institution's own general cut-off of 160. The third floor, the course-specific cut-off, is the one that actually decides admission for competitive programmes, with Electrical and Electronic Engineering requiring 237 this cycle. UTME subject combinations must match the chosen programme.
Post-UTME screening. Candidates who clear the cut-off marks proceed to the institution's post-UTME, which combines a written screening test with documents verification. The screening result is folded into an aggregate score along with the UTME and O'level grades. Registration opens through the official portal once JAMB UTME results are released.
The CAPS process. Admission decisions are communicated through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System rather than direct contact with candidates. FUNAAB pushes recommended candidates to CAPS, where each candidate logs in to accept or reject the offer. Multiple admission lists are usually released through the cycle, so candidates who are not on the first list should keep checking.
Acceptance and admission fees. After accepting on CAPS, the candidate has approximately four weeks to settle the acceptance fee through the FUNAAB portal. Missing this deadline forfeits the place. Acceptance and full session fees are billed separately, and federal institutions like FUNAAB have distinct fee structures that you should confirm on the official portal.
Matriculation and resumption. The academic year at FUNAAB usually opens in late September or early October, depending on the cycle. Registration runs through the first weeks of resumption, followed by matriculation. Late arrivals risk losing slots in oversubscribed courses or paying late-registration fines, so candidates should treat the resumption date as fixed.
Campus facilities
The campus facilities at FUNAAB cover the practical needs of a full undergraduate cycle: study spaces, sports, worship, ICT and basic health services.
The engineering workshops support practicals across the civil, mechanical and electrical programmes, with COREN-accreditation requirements tied to lab equipment and supervision capacity.
Student accommodation
Student accommodation at FUNAAB runs across three options that candidates and parents should plan for early: on-campus halls, off-campus lodges and short-stay places for visits.
On-campus housing
FUNAAB provides on-campus hostels but the capacity is limited compared to the annual intake. Allocation usually runs as a annual lottery, with fresh-year students given some priority for the first session.
On-campus hostel fees at federal and state universities like FUNAAB run in the ₦15,000 to ₦40,000 range per session, billed separately from tuition. Hostel quality varies across blocks, and students sometimes share rooms with two to six others depending on the building.
Because hostel demand exceeds supply at most federal universities, many students treat the application as a backup plan rather than the default option, with off-campus arrangements organised in parallel.
Off-campus housing
Students who cannot secure on-campus accommodation typically rent off-campus around Camp area, Abeokuta. The Nigerian student term for this is a "lodge", which can mean anything from a shared self-contained room to a small apartment.
Off-campus session prices at FUNAAB typically range from ₦80,000 - ₦250,000, with self-contained rooms at the upper end and shared rooms in older lodges at the lower. Power supply, water reliability and security vary widely from one street to the next, so visiting in person before paying a deposit is the standard precaution.
Fresh-year students often share rooms or apartments with course-mates as a first-year strategy, with many moving to smaller-group or single accommodation in later years as friend groups settle and budgets allow.
For visiting parents
Visiting parents typically book hotels near the main campus gate. Federal university towns generally have a mix of basic and mid-range hotels at ₦15,000 to ₦40,000 per night, with higher options in the major cities such as Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Travel apps such as Booking.com and Hotels.ng list current options and rates, which we deliberately do not republish here because they change frequently.
School fees and cost of attendance
Tuition and session fees at FUNAAB, a federal university, sit broadly in the ₦40,000 - ₦200,000 per session band as of the 2026 cycle. The exact figure depends on the programme, with medical and engineering courses at the upper end and arts and education programmes at the lower.
Additional one-off costs
Beyond the headline session fee, fresh-intake students typically pay an acceptance fee in the ₦15,000 - ₦50,000 one-off range, an ID card and matriculation fee, faculty and departmental dues, and (for science and engineering programmes) laboratory or studio fees billed by the department.
Add a budget for course materials, transport, lodging deposit if going off-campus, and miscellaneous administrative payments through the first semester. Year-one costs are almost always the highest in a four-year cycle because so much of the spend is one-off.
Funding options
Eligible Nigerian undergraduates can apply to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which provides interest-free loans repayable after graduation and a grace period. FUNAAB also publishes its own scholarship schemes from time to time for high-performing intakes, and several state governments offer indigene-specific scholarships through the state scholarship board.
Watch the institution's scholarship page and your state's ministry of education portal during the admission window for current funding announcements - new schemes appear cycle to cycle.
About the campus
Located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, FUNAAB is one of the established federal universities in the region. Ogun State borders Lagos, and the campus is within reach of the Lagos metropolitan area. It was founded in 1988 and has built a steady reputation for the programmes covered in this guide.
Like most Nigerian universities, FUNAAB groups its programmes into faculties or colleges, each with its own dean and academic structure. Candidates apply to a specific programme within a faculty rather than to the university at large, which is why the course-specific cut-off matters more than any single institutional figure.
Cost of living in Abeokuta for students depends heavily on accommodation choices. On-campus hostels, where available, offer the most predictable monthly cost, while off-campus rentals in student neighbourhoods near FUNAAB run higher but with more flexibility. Transport, food and study materials should be factored into any honest student budget for Abeokuta.
Location and getting there
- 1-4 hours from Lagos and 7-10 hours from Abuja by road
- Inter-state coach services such as ABC Transport, GUO and the Young Shall Grow Motors operate routes to most state capitals. Flights are available to Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and a handful of state airports.
The institution sits in Abeokuta, Ogun State (South-West Nigeria), within reach of the regional commercial centres of its zone.
For inter-state travel, most students rely on a mix of buses and shared taxis, with occasional flights for the bigger inter-zone moves.
Application calendar
The 2026 admission window roughly follows the pattern below at FUNAAB. Treat these as planning ranges; the institution's official portal publishes the exact dates as the cycle progresses.
- JAMB UTMEApril to May 2026National examination window for the 2026 admission cycle.
- Post-UTME / screeningLate July to mid-August 2026FUNAAB announces its exact dates after JAMB UTME results are released.
- First CAPS admission listAugust to September 2026Initial admission recommendations appear on CAPS after screening.
- Acceptance fee deadline4 weeks from offerConfirmed window for the 2026 cycle. Missing it forfeits the place.
- Resumption for fresh intakeLate September to mid-October 2026Matriculation follows resumption by a few weeks.
How FUNAAB compares to similar universities
Among federal universities of similar size and region, FUNAAB's 2026 average cut-off of 222.5 sits between FUBK (average 221.6) and MOUAU (average 224.1). This places FUNAAB in the mid-tier of universities for the 2026 cycle.
Across the 18 programmes covered, FUNAAB maps to 18/146 of the courses tracked in this guide. Candidates choosing between FUNAAB and a peer institution should compare the specific course cut-off, not just the institutional average, because course-level differences often outweigh institution-level ones.
Frequently asked questions
What is FUNAAB's cut-off mark for 2026?
FUNAAB's general institutional cut-off for 2026 is 160, with course-specific cut-offs ranging from 203 for Agricultural Science to 237 for Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The figure that decides admission is always the course-specific cut-off, not the institutional general cut-off.
What JAMB UTME score do I need for FUNAAB?
To be considered for any programme at FUNAAB you need at least the institutional cut-off of 160, but a realistic target is higher: competitive courses such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering require 237 or above for 2026. Aim well clear of the general cut-off, because admission is ranked on the post-UTME aggregate, not the UTME score alone.
What happens after I accept a FUNAAB admission offer?
Once you accept a FUNAAB offer on CAPS, the next steps are paying the acceptance fee within the published window, paying or part-paying the session fees, completing online course registration and attending physical clearance with your original documents. FUNAAB then issues a matriculation number. Missing the acceptance-fee deadline can forfeit the place, so treat acceptance as the start of a fixed sequence, not the end of the process.
Is FUNAAB a federal, state or private university?
FUNAAB is a federal university located in Abeokuta, Ogun State. As a federal university, it is funded by the Nigerian government and admits candidates nationwide through JAMB.
What is FUNAAB known for academically?
Within this guide, FUNAAB's strongest-demand programmes are Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering, which carry its highest cut-off marks for 2026. High cut-offs reflect candidate demand rather than an official ranking, but they are a reasonable signal of where FUNAAB draws its most competitive applicants.
How do I pay FUNAAB fees once admitted?
FUNAAB fee payments are made through the official institution portal, usually via a Remita or bank-integrated payment that generates a receipt for course registration. Avoid paying any fee through unofficial agents or third parties. The portal also confirms which charges are due at each stage, so rely on it rather than informal information.
Does FUNAAB offer scholarships or financial support?
Scholarship availability at FUNAAB changes from year to year and should not be assumed. Federal universities like FUNAAB participate in national schemes such as Federal Government scholarships and NELFUND student loans, alongside occasional merit and faculty awards. Check the official FUNAAB site for current scholarship calls.
Does FUNAAB admit Direct Entry candidates?
FUNAAB, like most Nigerian universities, generally admits Direct Entry candidates — those entering the second year with an A-level, ND, NCE or first degree — alongside UTME candidates. Direct Entry applicants register through JAMB's separate DE application, not the UTME. Course availability and required qualifications differ by programme, so confirm DE eligibility for your course on the official FUNAAB portal.
What is FUNAAB most competitive course?
Electrical and Electronic Engineering carries the highest 2026 cut-off at FUNAAB at 237. It sits at the competitive ceiling for the institution; candidates scoring below that mark are effectively shut out of the programme and should plan a realistic second choice.
Does FUNAAB run a foundation or pre-degree programme?
Many Nigerian universities run a foundation, pre-degree or JUPEB programme that offers a route into 100 or 200 level, and FUNAAB may operate one depending on the cycle. These programmes are separate from the UTME route and have their own application and fees. If your UTME score falls short of the cut-off, check the official FUNAAB site for a current pre-degree or foundation intake before settling for a deferral.
What faculties does FUNAAB have?
FUNAAB runs 8 faculties and colleges, including Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and others. Candidates apply to a specific department within a faculty, and the department sets the course-specific cut-off, screening process and graduation requirements.
When was FUNAAB founded?
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta was founded in 1988 and is located in Abeokuta, Ogun State. It is a federal university admitting candidates through the JAMB UTME and a post-UTME or institutional screening.