Applications are open for Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM)‘s 2026/2027 intake, with candidates paying N6,350 to process their form through the official channel.
Note on the name: this institution was formerly the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM). It now operates as Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, with the official acronym JOSTUM. Its website is still uam.edu.ng.
Since this process feeds directly into the school’s official admission records, any error at this stage can cost a candidate valuable time correcting it later.
The sections below walk through the eligibility requirements and the exact steps candidates need to follow to complete their application.
JOSTUM Sandwich Available Programmes
| S.No | Department | Program |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural Education | B. Agricultural Education |
| 2 | Agricultural Education | B. Ed Home Economics Education |
| 3 | Educational Foundations and General Studies | B.Ed. Pre-primary Education English |
| 4 | Educational Foundations and General Studies | B.Ed. Adult Education |
| 5 | Educational Foundations and General Studies | B.Ed. Entrepreneurship Education |
| 6 | Educational Foundations and General Studies | B. Ed. Pre-Primary Education |
| 7 | Educational Foundations and General Studies | B. Ed. Guidance and Counselling |
| 8 | Educational Foundations and General Studies | B. Ed Educational Administration and planning |
| 9 | Educational Foundations and General Studies | B.Ed. Pre-Primary Education (Social Studies) |
| 10 | Educational Foundations and General Studies | B.Ed. English Education |
| 11 | Educational Foundations and General Studies | B.Ed. Environmental and Management Education |
| 12 | Mathematics Education | B. Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics/Computer Science |
| 13 | Mathematics Education | B. Sc. (Ed.) Statistics/Computer Science |
| 14 | Mathematics Education | B. Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics/Statistics |
| 15 | Science Education | B. Sc. (Ed.) Biology |
| 16 | Science Education | B. Sc. (ED) Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science |
| 17 | Science Education | B. Sc.Ed. Pre-Primary Science Education |
| 18 | Science Education | B. Sc. (Ed.) Integrated Science |
| 19 | Science Education | B. Sc. (Ed.) Physics |
| 20 | Science Education | B. Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry |
How to Apply for JOSTUM Sandwich Admission.
- Go to http://entry.uam.edu.ng/sw/.
- Create an account online by providing your email address and choosing a password (if you have not done that previously).
- Upon creation of an account, a unique application number will be issued. Copy the application number in a safe place (An email will also be sent to you containing your application number if your email address is valid). It is your reference number throughout your application.
- To make payment for the forms, visit the Fee Payment Platform. Pay a non-refundable fee of N6,350 online using your debit card (MasterCard, Verve) or visit Commercial Bank Nationwide.
- A confirmation slip will be issued to you containing a 14-digit unique number as a Payment Identification Number (PIN), enabling you to continue your application. Please ensure this number is on the printed slip.
Note:
- Applicants must submit four (4) copies of the completed form to Academic Office with their academic credentials attached.
- Candidates seeking admission must have NCE as a requirement. Candidates with IJMB, HND and First Degree may be considered. Contact the Sandwich office for details of O’Level requirements for the various programmes.
For enquiries: visit the Sandwich Office in the University or Call: 08169396771, 08034516163, 07060658356, 08054957758
Application Deadline: Not Specified.
Getting Through JOSTUM Sandwich’s Screening Process Smoothly
Submitting the form with the correct details and clearing the N6,350 fee through the link above keeps your JOSTUM Sandwich application for 2026/2027 on record. Treat the steps above as a guide rather than the final word, since the school’s own portal carries the version that applies to your specific case.
Applying early and double-checking every entry spares you the back-and-forth that catches out candidates who rush at the last minute.