Federal University Wukari (FUWUKARI) Cut-Off Mark, Courses & School Fees For 2026: Full Guide
Back in 2011, the federal government did something unusual: it established nine brand-new universities in a single sweep, one in each state that lacked a federal university at the time. Federal University Wukari was one of those nine — a fresh institution planted in Taraba State to bring federal higher education to the North-East. More than a decade on, FUWUKARI has matured into a solid, affordable federal university with a growing reputation in agriculture, the sciences, and the humanities.
This guide walks 2026 applicants through it all: the cut-off mark, departmental scores, the full course catalogue, an affordable federal fee breakdown, and how to apply.
A Quick History Of FUWUKARI
Federal University Wukari, widely written FUWUKARI (and sometimes FUW), is a federal government-owned university located in Wukari, Taraba State, in Nigeria’s North-East. It was established in 2011 as one of the nine federal universities created that year to expand access to federal tertiary education across under-served states.
FUWUKARI operates from its campus in Wukari and has steadily built up its faculties over the years, now covering Agriculture and Life Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, and Education. As a federal university in a largely agrarian region, it has developed particular strength in agriculture, the biological and environmental sciences, and the humanities, while serving a diverse student population from Taraba and across the country.
Being a federal university, FUWUKARI carries the standard advantages: very affordable fees, federal recognition and resources, and a national catchment. Its Wukari location offers a calm, low-cost environment well suited to focused study.
For comparison with other North-East and federal options, our Federal University Kashere student portal guide covers a fellow 2011-generation North-East federal university, and the UNIOSUN cut-off calculation guide explains the aggregate scoring FUWUKARI and other universities use.
FUWUKARI’s 2026 Cut-Off Mark
Federal University Wukari set its general UTME cut-off at 150 for the 2026/2027 session, matching the national minimum approved at JAMB’s May 11, 2026 Policy Meeting. As a federal university serving an under-served region, FUWUKARI keeps its baseline accessible — welcome news for candidates with moderate JAMB scores.
The familiar point applies: 150 makes you eligible, while the more in-demand programmes (the competitive sciences, Computer Science, Accounting) set somewhat higher benchmarks. But across FUWUKARI’s agriculture, education, arts, and many science courses, a score around 150–170 is realistically workable.
FUWUKARI Departmental Cut-Off Marks For 2026 (Estimated)
These guideline figures reflect typical competitiveness. They’re estimates from past patterns and can shift slightly each session.
| Course/Department | Estimated JAMB Cut-Off | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 180 – 205 | Moderate-high |
| Information Technology | 165 – 190 | Moderate |
| Cyber Security | 175 – 200 | Moderate-high |
| Mathematics | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Statistics | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Physics | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Chemistry | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Microbiology | 170 – 195 | Moderate |
| Biochemistry | 170 – 195 | Moderate |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 160 – 185 | Accessible |
| Botany | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Zoology | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Geology | 160 – 185 | Accessible |
| Industrial Chemistry | 160 – 180 | Accessible |
| Accounting | 175 – 200 | Moderate-high |
| Banking and Finance | 160 – 185 | Accessible |
| Business Administration | 160 – 185 | Accessible |
| Economics | 170 – 195 | Moderate |
| Public Administration | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Political Science | 165 – 190 | Moderate |
| Sociology | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Mass Communication | 180 – 205 | Moderate-high |
| English and Literary Studies | 160 – 185 | Accessible |
| History and Diplomatic Studies | 150 – 175 | Accessible |
| Religious Studies | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Philosophy | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Languages (Hausa, French) | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Agricultural Economics and Extension | 150 – 175 | Accessible |
| Animal Science | 150 – 175 | Accessible |
| Crop Production and Protection | 150 – 175 | Accessible |
| Soil Science | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture | 150 – 175 | Accessible |
| Forestry and Wildlife | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Food Science and Technology | 160 – 185 | Accessible |
| Education (Science) | 150 – 175 | Accessible |
| Education (Arts) | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
If your score lands in the 150–175 band, the bulk of FUWUKARI’s catalogue is within reach — the full Agriculture and Life Sciences range, Education, the Arts (History, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Languages), the social sciences, and many of the basic sciences. Computer Science, Cyber Security, Accounting, and Mass Communication are the ones to aim higher for.
FUWUKARI sets final admission on an aggregate of UTME and Post-UTME, calculated as our UNIOSUN cut-off calculation guide explains.
Courses Offered At FUWUKARI
FUWUKARI’s catalogue reflects its agrarian setting and federal breadth. By faculty:
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences (a core strength)
- Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Animal Science
- Crop Production and Protection
- Soil Science
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Forestry and Wildlife Management
- Food Science and Technology
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Cyber Security
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Biology / Biological Sciences
- Botany
- Zoology
- Geology
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Mass Communication
Faculty of Humanities
- English and Literary Studies
- History and Diplomatic Studies
- Religious Studies (Christian/Islamic)
- Philosophy
- Hausa
- French
- Theatre Arts
Faculty of Education
- Educational Foundations
- Science Education
- Arts and Social Science Education
- Guidance and Counselling
- Library and Information Science
A Postgraduate School offers Masters and PhD programmes across the faculties, with notable depth in agriculture and the life sciences.
FUWUKARI’s agricultural and life-sciences strength is its standout feature — fitting for a federal university set in an agrarian region, and a genuine draw for students interested in those fields.
FUWUKARI School Fees For 2026
A key advantage of FUWUKARI’s federal status is affordability — its fees are very low compared to state and especially private universities. As a federal university, fees don’t carry an indigene/non-indigene split; they’re broadly uniform, with science and computing courses costing a little more than arts due to laboratory expenses.
Freshers (100 Level) — Approximate Per Session
| Course Group | Tuition + Mandatory Charges (₦) |
|---|---|
| Arts/Humanities | ₦30,000 – ₦55,000 |
| Education | ₦30,000 – ₦55,000 |
| Management/Social Sciences | ₦35,000 – ₦65,000 |
| Agriculture/Life Sciences | ₦40,000 – ₦70,000 |
| Pure/Applied Sciences | ₦45,000 – ₦80,000 |
| Computer Science/Cyber Security | ₦55,000 – ₦90,000 |
Returning Students (200 Level+) — Approximate Per Session
| Course Group | Per Session (₦) |
|---|---|
| Arts/Humanities/Education | ₦20,000 – ₦40,000 |
| Management/Social Sciences | ₦25,000 – ₦50,000 |
| Agriculture/Life Sciences | ₦30,000 – ₦55,000 |
| Pure/Applied Sciences | ₦35,000 – ₦65,000 |
| Computer Science | ₦45,000 – ₦75,000 |
Fees run per session and cover the major mandatory charges. As is typical of federal universities, FUWUKARI’s tuition is a small fraction of what state and private universities charge — among the most affordable in this entire series. For the broader federal benchmark, our UNILAG 100-level fees guide shows where another federal university lands.
Other Costs At FUWUKARI
| Item | Estimate (₦) |
|---|---|
| Acceptance fee (freshers) | ₦20,000 – ₦40,000 |
| Post-UTME/screening fee | ₦2,000 – ₦3,500 |
| ICT/technology fee | ₦6,000 – ₦12,000 |
| Examination fee | ₦6,000 – ₦11,000 |
| Laboratory fee (Science/Agric) | ₦7,000 – ₦15,000 |
| Departmental/faculty dues | ₦3,500 – ₦8,000 |
| SUG dues | ₦1,500 – ₦3,500 |
| Hostel (per session) | ₦18,000 – ₦40,000 |
| Health/medical fee | ₦4,000 – ₦9,000 |
| ID card | ₦1,500 – ₦4,000 |
| Books & materials | ₦30,000 – ₦70,000 |
| Feeding (monthly) | ₦18,000 – ₦40,000 |
A first-year student should budget around ₦150,000 – ₦300,000 for the first session depending on programme — keeping FUWUKARI among the most economical universities in this series, thanks to low federal fees and Wukari’s modest cost of living.
Admission Requirements And How To Apply
FUWUKARI’s requirements follow the federal-university template. A 2026 UTME score of at least 150 (higher for Computer Science, Cyber Security, Accounting and Mass Communication), with FUWUKARI as first choice. On O’Level, five credits in not more than two sittings including English and Maths, plus three subjects relevant to your course — the sciences want Chemistry, Biology and Physics; Agriculture wants Biology, Chemistry and Agricultural Science; the management courses want Economics; Mass Communication wants English and Literature; education-subject combinations need a credit in the subject you intend to teach.
FUWUKARI runs a compulsory Post-UTME screening and accepts Direct Entry candidates with IJMB, JUPEB, A-Levels, ND, HND or NCE qualifications alongside the O’Level requirements.
The route: register and sit JAMB with FUWUKARI first → clear the cut-off and apply for Post-UTME on the FUWUKARI portal (fuwukari.edu.ng), paying the screening fee → sit the Post-UTME → check JAMB CAPS and the FUWUKARI portal for your offer and accept it → pay the acceptance fee → settle session fees, register, sort accommodation, and resume.
Tips For FUWUKARI Applicants
FUWUKARI’s accessible cut-off and very affordable federal fees make it a smart choice — so the practical focus is course selection and a clean application. If you’re targeting Computer Science, Cyber Security, Accounting, or Mass Communication, push your score toward 185+ and keep relevant grades strong. For the many accessible agriculture, education, arts, and science courses, focus on matching your JAMB subjects correctly and getting your O’Level details right. List FUWUKARI first to maximise your federal-catchment chances. And a genuine recommendation: if agriculture, fisheries, forestry, or the life sciences interest you, FUWUKARI’s strength in these fields — combined with rock-bottom federal fees — makes it one of the best-value options in the country for those disciplines.
For broader context, our Federal University Kashere portal guide and ABSU cut-off guide show how other Nigerian universities handle admissions.
FUWUKARI Accommodation
| Hostel Type | Per Session (₦) |
|---|---|
| Male hostels | ₦18,000 – ₦35,000 |
| Female hostels | ₦20,000 – ₦40,000 |
| Postgraduate hostels | ₦40,000 – ₦60,000 |
| Off-campus (Wukari) | ₦70,000 – ₦200,000 yearly |
On-campus bed space is limited relative to demand, so many students rent off-campus around Wukari, where accommodation is affordable by Nigerian standards. The town offers a calm, low-cost environment well suited to focused study — a quiet advantage for budget-conscious students.
FUWUKARI FAQs
Federal or state? Federal — owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria, established 2011 as one of nine new federal universities, located in Wukari, Taraba State.
2026 cut-off? 150 general, with Computer Science, Cyber Security, Accounting and Mass Communication requiring a bit more.
Can 150 get me in? Yes, for the great majority of FUWUKARI’s agriculture, education, arts, social science and many science courses.
Does FUWUKARI offer Medicine? FUWUKARI’s strengths are agriculture, the life and applied sciences, humanities, management and education rather than Medicine — confirm any health programmes directly with the university before applying.
Is there a Post-UTME? Yes — a compulsory Post-UTME screening for eligible candidates.
How affordable is FUWUKARI? Very — as a federal university, its fees are a small fraction of state and private-university charges, among the most affordable in this series.
What is FUWUKARI best known for? Its agriculture and life-sciences programmes, fitting for a federal university in an agrarian region, plus solid science and humanities offerings.
Is hostel guaranteed? No — bed space is limited, but Wukari off-campus housing is affordable.
Is FUWUKARI a good choice despite being relatively young? Yes — established in 2011, it’s a mature, NUC-accredited federal university with affordable fees and genuine strength in agriculture and the sciences.
Final Take
Federal University Wukari is one of the quiet success stories of the 2011 federal-university expansion — a school that has grown from a brand-new campus into a credible, affordable federal institution with real strength in agriculture and the life sciences. For students seeking quality federal education at minimal cost — especially those drawn to agriculture, fisheries, forestry, or the sciences — FUWUKARI offers genuine value.
For 2026, the 150 cut-off keeps the door wide open, with only the competitive courses pushing toward 185+. Budget around ₦150,000 – ₦300,000 for the first session — placing FUWUKARI among the most economical universities in this whole series, thanks to low federal fees and Wukari’s modest living costs. Choose the right course, match your JAMB subjects, and list FUWUKARI first. As always, verify the current cut-off marks, fees and Post-UTME dates on the official JAMB portal and the FUWUKARI portal before applying, since the figures shift each session.
For an affordable federal university with standout agriculture and life-sciences programmes in the North-East, FUWUKARI is a sensible and underrated choice.
