Modibbo Adama Federal University of Technology, Yola

Modibbo Adama University, Yola is a public research university in Girei, a town in Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria. It is one of the four federal technology universities established with the sole purpose of advancing science-based research. The university is accredited by the National Universities Commission. The university offers associate's, bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees. The Vice Chancellor is Abdullahi Liman Tukur.

In 1984, the University was merged to University of Maiduguri, and it  became the  Modibbo Adama Campus (MACUM). Federal University of Technology, Yola. Once again, the university was demerged and given complete autonomy in 1988. The university's name was changed to Modibbo Adama University of Technology,(MAUTECH) Yola in 2011 with the approval of the then- current President and Commander in Chief, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, and it became effective on October 1 of that year. supposedly named after Modibbo Adama Ibn Hassan(1809-1847), a great scholar, an erudite educationist, an outstanding leader and the founder of the Fombina Kingdom (The Present Adamawa Emirate). As the first ruler and founder of the Emirate, Modibbo Adama Ibn Hassan was one of the disciples and flag bearers of Sheikh Usman Ibn Fodio of the Sokoto Caliphate. The new name took effect from 1 October 2011. Subsequently,  President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the Modibbo Adama University Yola establishment bill on 6 January 2021.

The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in seven schools, including the Faculty of Agriculture (FOA), the Faculty of Environmental Science (FES), the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences(FSMS), the Faculty of Physical Sciences (FPS), the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) the Faculty of Engineering (FOE), the Faculty of Education (FED), the College of Medical Sciences, the School of General Studies (SGS) and the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS).

The university offers degree programs through its centers for distance learning in addition to traditional full-time programs. Additionally, it offers Diploma and Certificate programs in over twenty programs through its Consultancy Services Unit. The university has focused mostly on teaching and research in the fields of science and technology. These have drawn a number of partnerships and collaborations with foreign universities and corporate entities, Government and non- governmental organizations to the university.

Courses and programmes
ADMINISTRATION

Accounting

Banking and Finance

Business Management

Management

Information Management Technology

EDUCATION

Agricultural Education

Biology Education

Business Education

Chemistry Education

Construction Technology Education

Electrical and Electronics Technology Education

Geography Education

Home Economics

Mathematics Education

Mechanical Technology Education

Physics Education

Statistics Education

SCIENCES

Biochemistry

Botany

Computer Science

Industrial Chemistry

Geology

Mathematics

Physics

Microbiology

Pure Chemistry

Statistics

Mathematics with Economics

Zoology

Biotechnology

AGRICULTURE

Agriculture

Forestry and Wildlife Management

Fisheries

Soil Science

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Architecture

Building

Industrial Design

Surveying and Geo-Informatics

Urban and Regional Planning

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Economics

Operations Research

Geography

ENGINEERING

Agricultural Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Food Science Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Information Technology

Library
The Ibrahim Babangida Library at Modibbo Adama University, Yola, is dedicated to providing quality library and information resources and services to support teaching, learning, research, and creative work within the university community. Established in 1981 along with the institution by the then civilian administration of Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, the library did not inherit any material (books or journals) to start with. It began providing services to the university community from its temporary building in April 1983. When the university was merged with the University of Maiduguri in 1984, the library became a college Library under the authority, supervision, and control of Ramat Library, University of Maiduguri. When the University was granted autonomy in 1988, the library became a full-fledged university library.

The library offers a wide range of resources in both print and electronic formats, as well as access to online databases, open educational resources, and open access journal.

Services and facilities

 * E-Resources: The library provides access to various electronic resources, including databases, journals, theses, dissertations, newspapers, and magazines.
 * Reading Rooms: Equipped with study spaces, the library offers conducive environments for research and study to currently enrolled students.
 * Training Classes: Well-equipped classrooms within the library facilitate courses and meetings aimed at familiarizing users with library services.
 * Library Computer Terminals: Restricted to registered users, the library's computer terminals support studying, reading, and research activities.
 * Wireless Access: The library provides Wi-Fi access to the university network, enabling users to connect their laptops or mobile devices.
 * Off-Campus Access: Many of the library's electronic resources are accessible off-campus to support remote learning and research.
 * Reference Services: Assistance is available to navigate the library's collections, utilize services effectively, and develop research strategies.
 * Printing and Photocopying: The library offers printing, photocopying, and imaging services in accordance with established rules.

Operating hours
During the semester period, the library is open from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and on Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It remains closed on public holidays. During vacation periods, the library operates from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and remains closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Branch Libraries

Faculty of Agriculture (FA) Library

Faculty of Engineering (FE) Library

Faculty of Environmental Sciences (FES) Library''' '''Faculty of Management Sciences (FMS) Library

Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) Library