Welcome to CAFST where you can pursue interests in the science of food, the relationship between nutrition and health and interests in professional home, food and recreational services.

The college houses the Department of Food Science and Technology, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Department of Hotel Management and Tourism, and Department of Home Science.

Our excellent team of academics, laboratory technicians and administrators strive to ensure an amiable, high quality learning environment. Through the implementation of efficient academic programmes and activities, the college aims at developing well-grounded, competent graduates and ideas in support of providing societal benefits in the agri-food, nutrition, fashion, tourism and food service sectors.

The College of Applied Food Sciences and Tourism (CAFST) is one of the prestigious colleges in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), a federal university located in Abia State, Nigeria. Established in 1992, MOUAU is renowned for its strong focus on agricultural education and research, and CAFST plays a vital role in advancing knowledge and innovation in food science and tourism.

CAFST offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the fields of food science, the relationship between nutrition and health and interests in professional home, food and recreational services. The college’s programs are tailored to meet the growing demands of the food and tourism industries, both locally and internationally.

CAFST offers several programs, including:

1. Department of Food Science and Technology (FST): This program covers the scientific principles underlying food processing, preservation, and safety. Students learn about food chemistry, microbiology, and engineering, as well as the latest technologies in food production and processing.
2. Department of Home Economics (HEC): This program focuses on the economics of the resources available for efficient management of the home.
3. Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM): This program focuses on the management of hospitality services, including hotels, restaurants, and tourist facilities. Students learn about customer service, marketing, and management principles, as well as the cultural and economic aspects of tourism.
4. Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HNUD): This program explores the relationship between diet and health, including the prevention and management of diseases through proper nutrition. Students learn about nutrition science, dietetics, and food service management.

To gain admission into the College of Applied Food Science and Tourism, applicants typically require: Five SSC credit passes in subjects like English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, relevant JAMB scores while other specific requirements may vary depending on the program.

Our excellent team of academics, laboratory technicians and administrators strive to ensure an amiable, high quality learning environment. Through the implementation of efficient academic programmes and activities, the college aims at developing well-grounded, competent graduates and ideas in support of providing societal benefits in the agri-food, nutrition, fashion, tourism and food service sectors.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of CAFST have a wide range of career opportunities in the food and tourism industries, including:

1. Food industry (Food processing, preservation, and safety; food product development; quality control and assurance), Lecturers, company consultants, researchers, entrepreneurs, etc.
2. Home economics: gerontologists, interior designers, fashion designers, nutritionists, food stewards, teachers, bakers, event managers, consumer advocates, home managers etc.

iii. Hospitality industry: Hotel and restaurant management; tourism development and management; event planning and management.

1. Nutrition and dietetics: Clinical dietetics; public health nutrition; food service management.

In conclusion, the College of Applied Food Sciences and Tourism at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, is a leading institution for food science and tourism education in Nigeria. With its strong focus on research, innovation, and practical training, CAFST equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in these rapidly growing industries.