Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, originally the Federal University of Agriculture, is a federal university in Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria established as a specialized University by a Federal Government of Nigeria Decree No 48 of November 1992.
It began formal activities in May 1993 with the appointment of the first Council and Vice-Chancellor Professor Placid C. Njoku on 27 May 1993, while other key officials of the University were appointed later.
The first set of students were admitted into the institution during the 1993/94 academic year with a student population of 82. The nickname “Umudykes” or U’dykers refers to students, alumni, and sports teams of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture.
It currently offers more than 100 programs and grants more than 40 undergraduate degrees. Post Graduate degrees are offered (M.Sc. and MBA ) and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in over 15 departments, in 11 schools and colleges. In total, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture issues the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science (M.Sc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
These degrees are offered across ten Colleges and a graduate school within the University
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
P. M. B. 7267, Umuahia,
Abia State, Nigeria.
Phone: 082 – 440555; 082 – 441595
E-mail (University – General): info@mouau.edu.ng
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