Facts You Need to Know About Admission into UNIABUJA for Degree Programmes

Getting admission into the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) can sometimes feel confusing, especially with the many rules and requirements involved.

To make things easier, we have outlined the key facts you need to know before applying for admission into our degree programmes.

From cut-off marks to O’Level requirements, age limits, and transfer guidelines, this guide will help you understand what is expected and how to prepare. Whether you are applying through UTME or Direct Entry, the information below will serve as a clear roadmap to boost your chances of admission into UNIABUJA.

CUT-OFF MARK: The entry cut-off mark is 180, though some departments require higher eligibility scores

CHOICE OF INSTITUTION: To change the University as your first choice, visit any Joint Admission Matriculations Board (JAMB) CBT Centre or JAMB office closest to you and request for change of institution. If successfully done, you will be notified of the outcome via your registered email or JAMB portal.

LOW UTME SCORES : If your Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score is below the eligibility scores for your chosen course, you are required to change to another course that you are eligible for through the JAMB Portal.

O’ LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:The University accepts a combination of West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) results. Applicants must have at least five credit passes, including Mathematics and English, at not more than two sittings.

AWAITING RESULTS:The University does not accept awaiting results or undertakings in place of complete results.

AGE REQUIREMENT: Candidates must be at least 16 years and above by 30 September 2025.
Applicants younger than 16 are not eligible for admission, except those who score 80% in their Post UTME and 80% in their UTME examination.

PROGRAMME DURATION: Degree programmes at the University last between four and five years, depending on the course of study.

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS: The University accepts transfer students from recognised institutions in Nigeria and abroad, subject to availability of space in the course of study. Candidates must:
Possess a CGPA of at least 3.00 on a 5-point scale.

Score 180 and above in UTME.
Provide official transcripts from their previous institution.
Purchase a transfer form through the University portal.

DIRECT ENTRY: Candidates are admitted through Direct Entry after they must have obtained IJMB, Polytechnic OND or HND, NCE or a recognised equivalent qualification, in addition to O’Level requirements.
Candidates must have possessed at least two (2) ‘A’ Level passes or equivalent.
In line with the National Universities Commission (NUC) guidelines, the University does not admit candidates with Diploma.

NOTE: The University does not sell admission. All payments should be done only through remita. Any personal account submitted for any payment should please be reported to the University through the information unit using the University channels below: [email protected],
Helpdesk/hotline: 09036836734.

BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS!

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