Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan Admission Form 2025/2026

The Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan has announced the sale of admission forms for its National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Short Courses for the 2025/2026 academic session. The College invites qualified candidates and interested applicants to apply for its various academic and professional programmes designed to develop skilled manpower in agriculture, forestry and environmental management.

Applicants can obtain forms for ND, HND and Short-Term Training Diplomas in several specialisations, including both long-standing and newly introduced programmes.

Available Programmes at Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan

Short Courses and Professional Diplomas

The Short-Term Training Diplomas and Certificate programmes offer practical skills in areas that support sustainable agriculture and resource management. Available courses include:

• Silviculture
• Forest Guard Training
• Feed Formulation
• Snailery
• Apiary
• Rabbitry
• Fishery
• Nursery Establishment
• Plantation Establishment
• Livestock Management
• Herbal Taxonomy Techniques (New)
• Herbal Production Techniques (New)
• Herbal Standardisation Techniques (New)
• Applied Biotechnology (New)
• Applied Bioscience (New)
• Indigenous Knowledge System (New)
• GIS and Remote Sensing (New)

National Diploma (ND) Programmes

• Forestry and Environmental Technology
• Agricultural Technology
• Horticultural Technology
• Wood and Paper Technology
• Computer Science
• Statistics

Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes

• Forestry and Environmental Technology
• Crop Production Technology
• Wood and Paper Technology
• Horticultural Technology
• Agricultural Extension and Management
• Agribusiness Management

Entry Requirements for Admission

National Diploma (ND)

Candidates must have at least five credit passes in WAEC, NECO or NABTEB at not more than two sittings. Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and relevant science courses depending on the chosen field. Applicants must also meet the JAMB UTME cut-off mark for ND programmes.

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Candidates must meet the basic O'Level requirements and hold a National Diploma with at least a Pass (CGPA of 2.00 and above) obtained from the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria or another recognised college. Industrial training experience of one or two years is required, depending on the grade earned at ND level.

How to Apply

Applicants seeking admission into any of the programmes can obtain further details by calling +2347073186461 or +2347066670333.

The College is located at Jericho Hill, P.M.B. 5087, Ibadan. Application and programme details are also available on the official website at fcfibadan.edu.ng.

Academic Growth at Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan

The Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan continues to uphold a strong tradition of practical education and environmental awareness. Its range of programmes supports the development of skilled professionals capable of meeting the growing needs of Nigeria's forestry and agricultural sectors.

Students are encouraged to apply early and prepare their documents for smooth admission processing. The College remains committed to maintaining transparency, quality training and fairness in its admission procedures.

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