The Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) formerly known as the University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM) is a Federal University located in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Established in 1988, the institution is dedicated to advancing agricultural science, engineering, and technology, while also offering programmes in management and education.

JOSTUM has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution committed to producing graduates equipped with the skills, knowledge, and innovation needed to transform Nigeria’s agricultural and industrial sectors.

Below is the complete and updated list of courses/programmes offered at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Full List of Courses Offered at JOSTUM

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences

• Agriculture
  
• Agricultural Economics & Management Technology
  
• Agricultural Science & Education
  
• Animal Science
  
• Crop Production
  
• Crop & Environmental Protection
  
• Fisheries & Aquaculture
  
• Forestry & Wildlife Management
  
• Plant Breeding & Seed Science
  
• Soil Science
  
• Agric-Business
  

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

• Agricultural Engineering
  
• Civil Engineering
  
• Electrical / Electronics Engineering
  
• Mechanical Engineering
  

Faculty of Science

• Biochemistry
  
• Botany
  
• Chemistry
  
• Computer Science
  
• Industrial Physics
  
• Mathematics
  
• Microbiology
  
• Physics
  
• Statistics
  
• Zoology
  

Faculty of Education

• Education & Biology
  
• Education & Chemistry
  
• Education & Integrated Science
  
• Education & Physics
  
• Mathematics / Computer Science Education
  
• Mathematics / Statistics Education
  
• Statistics Education
  
• Statistics / Computer Science Education
  

Faculty of Management and Social Sciences

• Accounting
  

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinary Medicine
  

Faculty of Home Science and Management

• Home Science & Management
  

JOSTUM Cutoff Mark

The official cutoff mark for admission into Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) for the 2025/2026 academic session is 140.
All candidates who scored 140 and above in the UTME are eligible to apply for the university’s Post-UTME screening exercise.

JOSTUM Address

Location: P.M.B. 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Official Website: https://uam.edu.ng/

Closing Note

The Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) remains a top destination for students interested in agriculture, science, and technology-related disciplines. Its academic excellence, modern research facilities, and commitment to innovation make it one of Nigeria’s most reputable federal universities.