Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Established in 1980 and fully accredited by the Veterinary Council of Nigeria and the NUC, with clinical training at the University of Maiduguri Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Prof Mohammed Ahmed Umar
Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Dear Scholars, Students and Visitors,
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the official webpage of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maiduguri. Whether you are a prospective student exploring our foundational degrees, a postgraduate researcher advancing knowledge, or a global partner seeking scientific collaboration, we are delighted to have you connect with us online.
Established in 1980, our faculty stands as a premier institution for veterinary education, research and clinical services in North-East Nigeria and beyond. We are fully committed to training competent, ethical and highly skilled veterinary professionals capable of meeting contemporary global challenges in animal health, wildlife conservation and public safety. Our academic tracks enjoy full accreditation by the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) and the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Faculty overview
To ensure complete clinical and theoretical coverage, our Faculty is structured across ten academic departments, each driving innovative learning and specialised research, together with the University of Maiduguri Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UMVTH).
Advancing scholarship: undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Alongside our hallmark undergraduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum, we offer expanding postgraduate programmes managed in collaboration with the College of Postgraduate Studies, University of Maiduguri. We offer Master of Science (MSc), Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees across our specialised departments. These advanced programmes develop the next generation of academic leaders, molecular scientists, virologists, global epidemiologists and expert consultants capable of spearheading “One Health” initiatives.
A hub for scientific excellence and research
The Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences. The Faculty is the proud publisher of the Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences (SJVS). Authors and reviewers can access the official SJVS submission portal at www.saheljvs.org to submit original research, clinical case reports, short communications and review articles spanning all veterinary and related fields.
Faculty seminar series. Intellectual discourse remains central to our mission. Our recurring Faculty Seminar Series brings together internal researchers and global guest experts to showcase advancements in veterinary medicine. Dates, abstracts and joining links for current editions are published in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine official updates feed.
Through hands-on exposure to our specialised laboratories and the active case loads at the University of Maiduguri Veterinary Teaching Hospital, we ensure our students are uniquely prepared to safeguard animal health and livestock economies globally.
Thank you for visiting our digital home. I encourage you to explore our departments and the UMVTH, and to review our latest scientific issues published in the Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences.
Departments and units in the Faculty
Ten academic departments plus the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Faculty Quick Links
- Dean's Office
- Head of Departments
- Research & Journals
- Faculty Timetable