UNIABUJA Courses and Admission Requirements

UNIABUJA Courses and Admission Requirements – Read this article to learn about the courses offered by the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) and their corresponding admission requirements.

For anyone looking to study at UNIABUJA, it is important to understand both the available programs and the specific qualifications needed. This ensures you know whether the course you are interested in is available and what prerequisites must be met. Read on to see the full list of UNIABUJA Courses and requirements for admission.

Meeting the entry requirements for each course greatly increases your chances of gaining admission. This includes having a JAMB score that meets the minimum cutoff for your chosen program, selecting the correct subject combinations, and fulfilling any additional requirements specific to the department or faculty.

Failing to meet these requirements can result in not being considered for admission, regardless of whether you meet other general criteria. To guide you through the process, this article provides a well-curated list of the courses offered by the University of Abuja along with the corresponding requirements for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates.

University Of Abuja Courses

UNIABUJA courses are as follows:-

• Accountancy / Accounting
• Agricultural Science and Education
• Agriculture
• Anatomy
• Arabic Studies
• Banking and Finance
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Business Education
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Christian Religious Knowledge / Studies
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Drama / Dramatic / Performing Arts
• Economics
• Education and Arabic
• Education and Biology
• Education and Christian Religious Studies
• Education and Economics
• Education and English Language
• Education and English Language and Literature
• Education and Geography
• Education and Integrated Science
• Education and Islamic Studies
• Education and Mathematics
• Education and Physics
• Education and Social Studies
• Educational Management and Planning
• Electrical Engineering
• English and Literary Studies
• Environmental Education
• Geography
• Guidance and Counseling
• History
• Islamic Studies
• Law
• Library and Information Science
• Linguistics
• Literature in English
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medicine and Surgery
• Microbiology
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science and International Relations
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Veterinary Medicine

Now that you have seen a list of all the courses offered by UNIABUJA, head over to the next section to see the requirements you need to meet to gain admission into this university.

UNIABUJA Admission Requirements For All Courses

As you may already know, the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) offers two main entry pathways for candidates seeking admission: the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) route and the Direct Entry (DE). All candidates must meet the specific requirements for the mode of entry they choose. Only those who satisfy these conditions will be considered for admission.

Admission Requirements for UTME (JAMB) Applicants

1. Candidates must have at least five credits in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE/GCE) Ordinary Level. These credits should be in no more than two sittings.
2.  It’s essential to choose the correct subject combination for your course in the UTME.
3. Candidates must score at least 180 in the most recent JAMB UTME to be considered for admission.
4. UNIABUJA must be your first choice of institution in the JAMB registration.
5. Participation in the UNIABUJA Post UTME or Screening is mandatory (if applicable for the year).
6. Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the time of admission.

Admission Requirements for Direct Entry (DE) Applicants

1. As with UTME applicants, candidates must have at least five credits in the SSCE/GCE Ordinary Level, obtained in no more than two sittings.
2. Direct Entry candidates need ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in at least two subjects that are relevant to their chosen course of study.
3. JUPEB/A’ Level passes in subjects related to the chosen course can also be considered.
4. A merit pass in NCE, ND, or other relevant Advanced Level Certificates is required for Direct Entry.

These are general requirements, other admission requirements may apply. Check the requirements for the specific department you want to apply for and meet them.

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