MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, YOLA

Institutional Profile

Overview

Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAU), located in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, is a leading federal institution of higher learning dedicated to technological education, research, and innovation. Originally established as the Federal University of Technology, Yola, and later renamed to honor a prominent historical figure, the university has evolved into a comprehensive center for academic excellence in Northeast Nigeria.

Historical Background

The institution was founded with the mission to advance technological education in Nigeria, particularly serving the northeastern region of the country. Through strategic development and expansion of its academic programs, the university has transformed from its initial focus on pure technology to encompass broader disciplines while maintaining its technological foundation.

Academic Structure

MAU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties and schools:

• School of Engineering & Engineering Technology
• School of Pure & Applied Sciences
• School of Management & Information Technology
• School of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology
• School of Environmental Sciences
• School of Life Sciences
• Postgraduate School

The university maintains rigorous academic standards with programs designed to address both theoretical knowledge and practical applications relevant to Nigeria’s development needs.

Research & Development

The university has established various research centers focused on addressing local and national challenges:

• Center for Energy Research
• Center for Agricultural Research
• Information Technology Resource Center
• Entrepreneurship Development Center

These facilities support faculty and student research initiatives while fostering innovation and technology transfer to surrounding communities.

Campus Infrastructure

MAU’s campus in Yola features modern facilities designed to support its academic mission:

• Specialized laboratories and workshops
• Digital library and information resources
• ICT infrastructure with campus-wide connectivity
• Student accommodation facilities
• Sports and recreational amenities
• Administrative buildings and lecture complexes

The university continues to invest in infrastructure development to improve the learning environment and research capabilities.

Partnerships & Collaborations

The institution maintains strategic partnerships with:

• National and international universities
• Government agencies
• Industry partners
• Research institutions
• Development organizations

These collaborations enhance academic exchange, research funding, and create opportunities for students and faculty to engage in broader academic and professional networks.

Community Engagement

MAU maintains strong ties with local communities through:

• Extension services to surrounding rural areas
• Technology transfer initiatives
• Continuing education programs
• Public lectures and knowledge sharing events
• Community development projects

These outreach activities reflect the university’s commitment to making positive impacts beyond its campus boundaries.

Institutional Values

The university operates under core values that include:

• Academic excellence
• Innovation and technological advancement
• Research integrity
• Community service
• Environmental sustainability
• Ethical leadership

Strategic Vision

MAU aims to position itself as a premier institution for technological education in West Africa, producing graduates capable of addressing complex challenges through innovative solutions while contributing to sustainable national development.

Governance Structure

The university operates under a standard Nigerian university governance model with:

• Governing Council – Providing policy direction
• University Senate – Overseeing academic affairs
• University Management – Handling day-to-day administration
• Faculty Boards – Managing academic departments

Student Life

The university fosters a vibrant campus culture with:

• Student associations and clubs
• Cultural activities
• Sports competitions
• Leadership development programs
• Entrepreneurship initiatives

I welcome you to the Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH) formerly known as the Federal University of Technology, Yola. I congratulate you for selecting MAUTECH. In doing so, you have become part of a tradition of excellence that is placing MAUTECH in the spotlight locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. In fact, since its establishment in 1981, MAUTECH has continued to grow as a centre for teaching and research in Pure and Applied Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering, Management and Information Technology, and related disciplines. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola prides itself in providing a calm university environment that is rich in experience and has continued to attract a large number of applicants within Nigeria and neighbouring countries who annually seek admission into its academic programmes. You are, therefore, privileged to be selected to study in this young but potentially great university.

Brief History of the University

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola formally known as Federal University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa state Nigeria was established in 1981 by the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide the much-needed technologically skilled manpower for the nation. It is one of the Federal Universities recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer Bachelor’s, Masters and Doctorate degrees in different fields of Science and Technology. The University’s first set of 108 students graduated in the 1988/89 academics session. The University was merged with the University of Maiduguri in 1984, when it became the Modibbo Adama Campus (MACUM), of the University of Maiduguri. However, in 1988, it was de-merged and granted full autonomy with the name reverted to the Federal University of Technology, Yola. In 2011, the then President and Commander-in-Chief, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR approved the change of the University’s name to the Modibbo Adama University of Technology, (MAUTECH) Yola, effective from 1st October 2011.

With a students population of over twenty thousand, the University runs undergraduate and postgraduate programs in seven schools namely: School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT); School of Environmental Science (SES); School of Management and Information Technology (SMIT); School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS); School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET); School of Technology and Science Education (STSE) and School of Postgraduates Studies(SPGS).

In addition to conventional full-time programmes, the University runs Degree programs through its Distance Learning Centres. Its Consultancy Services Unit also runs diplomas and Certificates in over twenty programmes. Teaching and Research in Science and Technology have been the main thrust of the University. These have been attractive to the University’s series of collaborations and partnerships with foreign Universities, Corporate bodies, and Government and non-Governmental Organizations. Six distinguished professors have successfully steered the affairs of the University as Vice Chancellors from its inception.