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Agriculture

Agricultural Economics

Economics of agriculture.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Agriculture

Agricultural Extension

Extension services to farmers.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Agriculture

Agriculture (B.Agric)

Farming and agricultural production.

5 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Agriculture

Animal Science

Animal production and health.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Agriculture

Crop Science

Crop production.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Agriculture

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Fish farming and management.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Agriculture

Food Science

Food processing and preservation.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Agriculture

Forestry and Wildlife

Forest and wildlife management.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Agriculture

Home Economics

Family and consumer sciences.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Agriculture

Nutrition and Dietetics

Study of nutrition.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Agriculture

Soil Science

Study of soil.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Arts

Creative Arts

Creative writing and expression.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Arts

English Language

Study of English language and literature.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Arts

Fine and Applied Arts

Visual arts and design.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Arts

History and International Studies

Study of history and global relations.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Arts

Languages (French, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa)

Study of languages.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Arts

Linguistics

Study of language structure.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Arts

Music

Study of music theory and performance.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Arts

Philosophy

Study of fundamental questions.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Arts

Religious Studies

Study of religion and theology.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Arts

Theatre Arts

Performing arts and drama.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Education

Education and Biology

Teaching biology.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Education

Education and Chemistry

Teaching chemistry.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Education

Education and Economics

Teaching economics.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Education

Education and English

Teaching English language.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Education

Education and Government

Teaching government.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Education

Education and Mathematics

Teaching mathematics.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Education

Education and Physics

Teaching physics.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Education

Educational Management

School administration.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Education

Guidance and Counselling

Student counselling and guidance.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Education

Special Education

Teaching students with special needs.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Engineering

Agricultural Engineering

Engineering for agriculture.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Chemical processes and plants.

5 years
UTME: 200
Poly: 100
Engineering

Civil Engineering

Design and construction of infrastructure.

5 years
UTME: 200
Poly: 100
Engineering

Computer Engineering

Hardware and software systems.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Electrical systems and electronics.

5 years
UTME: 200
Poly: 100
Engineering

Marine Engineering

Design of marine vessels.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Design of machines and systems.

5 years
UTME: 200
Poly: 100
Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Metals and materials processing.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Engineering

Mining Engineering

Extraction of mineral resources.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Oil and gas extraction.

5 years
UTME: 200
Poly: 100
Engineering

Polymer Engineering

Polymers and plastics.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Engineering

Water Resources Engineering

Water systems management.

5 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Architecture

Design of buildings.

5 years
UTME: 200
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Building Technology

Construction technology.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Climate Science

Study of climate and weather.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Disaster Management

Managing disasters and emergencies.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Environmental Management

Management of natural resources.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Estate Management

Management of real estate.

4 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Industrial Design

Design of products.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Quantity Surveying

Cost management in construction.

4 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Surveying and Geoinformatics

Measurement of land.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Textile Technology

Textile production.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Tourism and Hospitality

Tourism and hospitality management.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Environmental Sciences

Urban and Regional Planning

Planning of cities and regions.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Health Sciences

Anatomy

Study of body structure.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Health Sciences

Dentistry (BDS)

Dental health and surgery.

5 years
UTME: 200
Poly: 100
Health Sciences

Medical Laboratory Science

Laboratory diagnosis of diseases.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Health Sciences

Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)

Diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.

6 years
UTME: 200
Poly: 100
Health Sciences

Nursing Science (BNSc)

Patient care and health promotion.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Health Sciences

Optometry

Eye care and vision correction.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Health Sciences

Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

Preparation and dispensing of drugs.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Health Sciences

Physiology

Study of body functions.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Health Sciences

Radiography

Medical imaging and radiation therapy.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Health Sciences

Veterinary Medicine

Animal health and treatment.

5 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Law

Law (LLB)

Legal practice and justice.

5 years
UTME: 240
Poly: 100
Management Sciences

Accounting

Financial record keeping.

4 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Management Sciences

Banking and Finance

Banking operations and finance.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Management Sciences

Business Administration

Management of businesses.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Management Sciences

Public Administration

Management of public services.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Sciences

Biochemistry

Chemical processes in living organisms.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Sciences

Botany / Plant Science

Study of plants.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Sciences

Chemistry

Study of substances and reactions.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Sciences

Computer Science

Computing and software development.

4 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Sciences

Environmental Science

Study of environmental systems.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Sciences

Food Science and Technology

Processing and preservation of food.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Sciences

Geology

Study of earth materials.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Sciences

Industrial Chemistry

Chemistry applied to industry.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Sciences

Marine Biology

Study of marine life.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Sciences

Mathematics

Study of numbers and patterns.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Sciences

Microbiology

Study of microorganisms.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Sciences

Physics

Study of matter and energy.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Sciences

Science Laboratory Technology

Lab analysis and testing.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Sciences

Statistics

Data collection and analysis.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Sciences

Zoology

Study of animals.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Social Sciences

Criminology

Study of crime and justice.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
Social Sciences

Economics

Study of production and consumption.

4 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Social Sciences

International Relations

Study of global politics.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Social Sciences

Journalism

News reporting and media.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Social Sciences

Mass Communication

Journalism and media.

4 years
UTME: 180
Poly: 100
Social Sciences

Peace and Conflict Studies

Study of conflict resolution.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Social Sciences

Political Science

Study of politics and governance.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Social Sciences

Psychology

Study of human behaviour and mind.

4 years
UTME: 170
Poly: 100
Social Sciences

Social Work

Supporting communities and individuals.

4 years
UTME: 150
Poly: 100
Social Sciences

Sociology

Study of society and social behaviour.

4 years
UTME: 160
Poly: 100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about admissions and career choices.

JAMB and stakeholders have retained 150 as the minimum admissible score for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026/2027 academic session. Polytechnics and monotechnics have a minimum of 100, and colleges of nursing sciences have 150. However, individual institutions may set higher cut-offs, and competitive courses like Medicine, Law, and Engineering often require 200-280+.

Yes. Under the new 2026 policy, candidates seeking admission into NCE programmes with a minimum of four O Level credit passes are no longer required to sit for UTME. They must still register with JAMB, and their credentials will be screened, verified, and certified for admission through CAPS.

UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) is the standard entry route for fresh secondary school leavers, using JAMB scores and O Level results. Direct Entry (DE) is for candidates with A-levels, IJMB, JUPEB, NCE, ND, or HND qualifications, allowing them to enter directly into 200 level without writing UTME.

You can change course or institution up to two times on a single payment of ?2,500 (plus Remita charges). Some sources indicate a maximum of three changes total across the correction window. All changes must be made at accredited CBT centres.

You have several options: (1) Apply for a change of course to a related programme with a lower cut-off within the same institution. (2) Apply for a change of institution to a less competitive school. (3) Consider polytechnic ND programmes. (4) Apply for NCE programmes (no UTME required with 4 credits). (5) Register for IJMB or JUPEB for Direct Entry. (6) Take a remedial or pre-degree programme.

ND (National Diploma) is awarded by polytechnics and is more technical/vocational, lasting 2 years plus 1 year Industrial Training (IT). NCE (National Certificate in Education) is awarded by colleges of education, lasting 3 years, and is focused on teacher training. Both can be used for Direct Entry into university (200 level), but NCE is specifically for teaching careers.

Yes. After completing your ND with a good grade (usually Upper Credit or Distinction), you can apply for Direct Entry into 200 level of a related university programme. Some universities also accept ND with a Pass grade for certain courses. You will need to obtain your ND transcript and apply through JAMB Direct Entry.

IJMB (Interim Joint Matriculation Board) is a 9-12 month advanced level programme. You study three subjects related to your intended university course, sit for the IJMB final exam, and use your result to apply for Direct Entry admission into 200 level. Costs range from ?150,000 to ?400,000. Most Nigerian universities accept IJMB.

JUPEB (Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board) is similar to IJMB — a 9-12 month A-level programme leading to Direct Entry into 200 level. JUPEB is recognised by a consortium of universities and often has a smoother admission process. Costs range from ?200,000 to ?500,000. Both are valid; choose based on the university you are targeting and the subjects you want to study.

Start with self-assessment: use SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), take personality tests, and audit your skills. Consider your interests, academic strengths, financial capacity, and long-term career goals. Speak to mentors and professionals in fields you are curious about. Research the job market and identify where opportunities are growing.

If you are strong in Biology and Chemistry, consider Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or Biochemistry. If you prefer Physics and Maths, consider Engineering, Computer Science, or Architecture. If you enjoy all three, you can explore Medical Laboratory Science, Physiology, or Anatomy. Your JAMB subject combination should match your strongest areas.

Not directly. Your O Level subjects and JAMB subject combination must align with the course requirements. For example, you cannot study Medicine without Biology and Chemistry at O Level. However, some courses accept a range of subjects (e.g., Economics accepts Government, Commerce, or Geography alongside Maths and Economics). Check the specific JAMB brochure for your target course.

Apply the 50/30/20 rule: 50% for essentials (rent, food, transport), 30% for personal wants, 20% for savings. Use automated savings apps like PiggyVest or Cowrywise. Avoid impulsive spending and peer pressure. Track your expenses with a simple notebook or Google Sheets. Avoid gambling and quick-money schemes.

Yes. Options include: Federal Government Scholarships (BEA), State Government Scholarships, NNPC/Chevron/MTN Foundation scholarships, and university-based merit scholarships. The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) also provides support. Apply early and maintain strong academic records.

For all Engineering disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, etc.), the required JAMB subjects are: Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. This combination is universal across all Nigerian universities for engineering programmes.

The JAMB subject combination for Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) is: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Your O Level requirements are five credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. At least two of these credits should be at one sitting.

Yes. Most Nigerian universities accept a combination of WAEC and NECO results (maximum two sittings). However, some competitive courses and institutions, particularly for Medicine and Law, may require all credits at one sitting. Check the specific requirements of your target institution.

Focus on active recall — test yourself after every topic rather than re-reading notes passively. Study at least 5 years of past questions for your subjects. Use the Pomodoro technique (25 minutes study, 5 minutes break). Focus on high-frequency topics that appear repeatedly. Start early — don't wait until a few weeks before the exam. Take mock tests under timed conditions.

Research in Nigerian secondary schools shows that both study habits and peer pressure significantly correlate with academic performance. Positive peer influence (studying with focused friends) improves outcomes, while negative peer pressure (partying, skipping classes) harms them. Choose your circle wisely — students with academically supportive peers perform significantly better.

Set clear priorities: academics first, then social activities. Join study groups with focused students. Use a timetable to allocate time for both. Attend social events in moderation, especially during exam periods. Remember that university is primarily for learning — your degree is the foundation for your future.

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