Academic Structure

Schools & Colleges

Discover the academic schools of the Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa and explore the disciplines, practical training, research, innovation and community engagement that support the College's mandate.

Academic Excellence

Four schools. One integrated agricultural education ecosystem.

The academic structure of the College brings together horticulture and agricultural technology, animal health and production, fisheries, foundational sciences, extension, management and social sciences.

Together, the Schools support teaching and learning, practical and field-based training, applied research, innovation, entrepreneurship, extension and community engagement.

Our Academic Schools

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Each School brings together related academic and practical disciplines while contributing to the wider educational and development mandate of FCHDK.

Horticulture • Agriculture • Technology

School of Horticulture and Agricultural Technology

Coordinates programmes and practical activities in horticulture, agriculture and related technologies, with emphasis on practical training, applied research, innovation, agricultural production and extension.

Horticulture Crop Production Irrigation Mechanisation Pest Management Agribusiness

Applied Research Extension

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Animal Health • Livestock • Fisheries

School of Animal Health, Production and Fisheries Technology

Provides education and practical training in animal health, animal production, livestock management, fisheries and aquaculture, supporting food security, public health and agricultural enterprise development.

Animal Health Livestock Animal Production Fisheries Aquaculture Biosecurity

Research Community Outreach

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Science • General Studies • Digital Literacy

School of Basic Sciences and General Studies

Provides the scientific, quantitative, communication, intellectual and general educational foundation required to support students across the College's technical, agricultural and related programmes.

Mathematics Statistics Chemistry Biology Physics Digital Literacy

Innovation Student Development

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Extension • Management • Agribusiness

School of Extension, Management and Social Sciences

Develops knowledge and professional capacity in agricultural extension, agribusiness, management, entrepreneurship, rural development and related social sciences.

Extension Agribusiness Management Entrepreneurship Community Communication

Partnerships Rural Development

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An Integrated Learning Environment

Where disciplines connect

The four Schools are complementary. Agriculture, science, animal production, fisheries, extension, enterprise and community development come together to create a practical learning environment.

FCHDK Integrated Agricultural Education

Horticulture Production & Technology

Animal & Fisheries Health • Production • Aquaculture

Basic Sciences Science • Communication • ICT

Extension & Management Enterprise • Community • Development

Academic Organisation

From Schools to Departments

Each School coordinates related academic programmes and works with its Departments, programme coordinators, academic staff and practical training facilities.

The Schools also support applied research, practical training, student development, industry engagement and community activities within their respective areas.

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Schools Broad academic areas

Departments Academic disciplines

Programmes Approved areas of study

Courses Individual learning units

Practical Education

Learning beyond the classroom

The Schools' mandates place strong emphasis on practical training, field experience, laboratories, farms, livestock units, fisheries and aquaculture facilities, extension activities, entrepreneurship, research and community engagement.

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