Undergraduate Academic Programs

Comprehensive B.Eng Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Program designed to produce competent engineers for sustainable agricultural development.

5-Year Program COREN Accredited Industry Recognized

B.Eng Agricultural & Environmental Engineering

A comprehensive 5-year undergraduate program that integrates engineering principles with agricultural and environmental sciences to address challenges in food production, environmental sustainability, and rural development.

Duration
5 Years
10 semesters plus 6 months SIWES industrial training
Class Size
Small
Small class sizes designed for personalized attention and mentorship
Accreditation
COREN · NUC
Fully accredited by the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
Credit Units
180+
Minimum credit units required for graduation with honours degree

Course Structure by Level

Detailed breakdown of all courses from 100 Level foundation year through to 500 Level specialization.

100 Level — Foundation Year
Focus: Basic Sciences, Mathematics & Introduction to Engineering
Year 1 of 5
First Semester
CodeCourse TitleUnits
GST 111Communication in English 12
CHM 101General Chemistry I2
CHM 107General Chemistry Practical1
MTH 101Elementary Mathematics I, Algebra and Trigonometry2
MTH 102Elementary Mathematics II, Calculus2
PHY 101General Physics I2
PHY 103General Physics III2
PHY 107General Practical Physics I1
PHY 103Engineering Graphics and Solid Modelling I2
STA 111Descriptive Statistics3
Total Credit Units: 19
Second Semester
CodeCourse TitleUnits
MTH 103Elementary Mathematics III: Vectors, Geometry and Dynamics2
PHY 102Electricity and Magnetism2
PHY 104Waves, Optics and Modern Physics2
CHM 102General Chemistry II2
ABE 102Introduction to Agric. and Biosystems Engineering2
CHM 108General Chemistry Practical I1
PHY 108General Physics Practical II1
GST 112Nigerian People and Culture2
GET 101General Engineers in Society1
GES 107Repeoductive Health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Drugs and Mankind1
GES 108Introduction to French1
TME 121Basic Workshop Practice1
Total Credit Units: 18
200 Level — Engineering Foundation
Focus: Basic Engineering Principles and Agricultural Introduction
Year 2 of 5
First Semester
CodeCourse TitleUnits
MAT 201Mathematical Methods I3
PHY 201Elementary Modern Physics3
TME 201Applied Mechanics I3
TME 203Strength of Materials I3
TAE 211Introduction to Agricultural Engineering2
STA 204Statistics for Engineers3
ECE 201Electrical Circuit Theory I3
Total Credit Units: 20
Second Semester
CodeCourse TitleUnits
MAT 202Mathematical Methods II3
TME 202Applied Mechanics II3
TME 204Strength of Materials II3
TAE 202Workshop Technology and Practice2
TAE 212Principles of Farm Mechanization3
AGR 201Introduction to Crop Production2
ECE 202Electrical Circuit Theory II3
Total Credit Units: 19
300 Level — Core Engineering
Focus: Agricultural Engineering Fundamentals and Applied Systems
Year 3 of 5
First Semester
CodeCourse TitleUnits
TAE 301Fluid Mechanics3
TAE 303Thermodynamics3
TAE 305Soil Mechanics3
TAE 307Agricultural Machinery I3
TAE 309Farm Structures I3
TAE 311Agricultural Processing I3
ECE 301Electronics3
Total Credit Units: 21
Second Semester
CodeCourse TitleUnits
TAE 302Heat and Mass Transfer3
TAE 304Soil and Water Conservation I3
TAE 306Agricultural Materials2
TAE 308Agricultural Machinery II3
TAE 310Farm Structures II3
TAE 312Agricultural Processing II3
GES 301Engineering Economics2
Total Credit Units: 19
400 Level — Advanced Applications
Focus: Specialized Systems, Industrial Training & Applied Research
Year 4 of 5
First Semester
CodeCourse TitleUnits
TAE 401Instrumentation and Control3
TAE 403Irrigation Engineering3
TAE 405Environmental Engineering I3
TAE 407Power and Energy in Agriculture3
TAE 409Food Process Engineering I3
TAE 411Research Methods in Engineering2
ENT 401Entrepreneurship Studies2
Total Credit Units: 19
Second Semester
CodeCourse TitleUnits
TAE 402Drainage Engineering3
TAE 404Environmental Engineering II3
TAE 406Precision Agriculture3
TAE 408Food Process Engineering II3
TAE 410Project I3
TAE 412SIWES (Industrial Work Experience)6
Total Credit Units: 21
500 Level — Specialization & Project
Focus: Advanced Topics, Final Year Research Project & Professional Practice
Year 5 of 5
First Semester
CodeCourse TitleUnits
TAE 501Advanced Agricultural Machinery3
TAE 503Renewable Energy Systems3
TAE 505Post-Harvest Technology3
TAE 507Agricultural Robotics3
TAE 509Environmental Impact Assessment3
TAE 511Project II6
Total Credit Units: 21
Second Semester
CodeCourse TitleUnits
TAE 502Agricultural Systems Engineering3
TAE 504Smart Farming Technologies3
TAE 506Sustainable Agriculture3
TAE 508Professional Engineering Practice2
TAE 510Seminar1
TAE 512Project III (Final Project)6
Total Credit Units: 18

Graduation Requirements

Academic and professional standards that must be met to earn the B.Eng degree.

B.Eng Agricultural & Environmental Engineering — Graduation Standards

University of Ibadan · Faculty of Technology · 2024/2025 Session

Academic Requirements
  • Minimum of 180 credit units completed
  • Minimum CGPA of 1.50 on a 5.0 scale
  • Successful completion of SIWES (6 months)
  • Satisfactory final year project defense
  • No outstanding financial obligations
  • Cleared by all relevant departments
Professional Development
  • Eligible for COREN graduate registration
  • Verified industry internship experience
  • Demonstrated research presentation skills
  • Technical report writing proficiency
  • Teamwork and engineering leadership
  • Adherence to engineering ethics code

Degree Classification by CGPA

5.0
–4.5
First Class
Honours
4.4
–3.5
2nd Class
Upper
3.4
–2.5
2nd Class
Lower
2.4
–1.5
Third Class
Honours
1.4
–1.0
Pass
Degree

Career Prospects

Our graduates pursue diverse and impactful career paths across multiple sectors of the economy.

Engineering Consulting
Design and consultation services for agricultural systems, irrigation projects, and environmental solutions for public and private clients.
Agricultural Technology
Development of smart farming solutions, precision agriculture systems, and innovative agricultural machinery for modern food production.
Environmental Engineering
Environmental impact assessment, waste management systems, water quality management, and sustainable development project planning.
Renewable Energy
Bioenergy, solar-powered irrigation, and renewable energy systems tailored to the agricultural and rural development sector.
Research & Academia
Academic research, teaching at universities, and leading R&D initiatives in agricultural engineering and environmental science institutions.
Government & Policy
Technical roles in government ministries, agricultural development programs (ADPs), and international development organizations like FAO and IITA.

Postgraduate Programs

Continue your academic journey with our advanced postgraduate degrees in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering.

Advance Your Engineering Career

Our postgraduate programs are designed for practicing engineers and recent graduates who want to deepen their expertise, conduct high-impact research, and contribute to solving Africa's most pressing agricultural and environmental challenges.

Full-time & Part-time Research-focused Industry-linked Internationally Recognized
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Available Postgraduate Degrees
Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
Agricultural & Environmental Engineering  ·  18–24 months  ·  Coursework + Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Agricultural & Environmental Engineering  ·  3–5 years  ·  Original Research
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Agricultural & Environmental Engineering  ·  12 months  ·  Coursework