MESITA - Master of Science in Smart Farming and IoT in Agriculture
MESITA (Master of Science in Smart Farming and IoT in Agriculture) is a new Master’s programme established across four universities in Nigeria to modernise agriculture through smart farming, IoT, embedded systems, and AI-based applications. The programme is delivered by the Nigerian partner universities University of Port Harcourt, Obafemi Awolowo University, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, and Enugu State University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with EU partners Universität Siegen, University of Food Technologies, and Wrocław University of Science and Technology, and with industry involvement from AlumUnite Limited.
Project description
The programme equips graduates with practical skills in precision agriculture, embedded systems, and AI-based farming applications, while promoting sustainable and climate-smart practices. The programme strengthens university–industry collaboration and supports entrepreneurship and employability in the smart agriculture sector. Through structured knowledge and technology transfer from the European Union to Nigeria, MESITA accelerates digital transformation in agriculture. Beyond technical skills, MESITA strongly emphasizes entrepreneurship and employability: students are trained to turn smart-agriculture ideas into deployable solutions and viable agri-tech ventures, supported through challenge-driven projects, industry-linked problem statements, and innovation-oriented learning pathways. Its expected impact includes higher productivity and efficiency, improved food security, new jobs, and stronger environmental sustainability—while also supporting gender inclusion in agribusiness and broader climate action.
Focus points of the project
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Establish a Master’s Programme in Nigeria targeting digital transformation in agriculture.
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Bridge the skills gap by training graduates in embedded systems, IoT applications, and precision agriculture technologies.
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Introduce a modern curriculum combining technical competence, entrepreneurship, agriculture knowledge, and collaborative learning.
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Strengthen links between local farmers, companies, and European universities to ensure relevance and cooperation.
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Promote eco-friendly, climate-smart farming through responsible resource management and sustainable technology adoption.
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Implement innovative teaching and personalized student support, including industry-led workshops, leadership training, and engagement-focused learning.
Overview
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Project duration
01/10/2025 to 30/09/2028 -
Keyword for areas
Erasmus+ Capacity building for higher education, Strand 2, Smart Agriculture and loT, Digital Transformation -
Financing
European Education and Culture Executive Agency , Grant Amount: 745,038.00 €
