Welcome to Nile University of Nigeria, where your journey to higher education begins. If you’re eager to join us in 2024, this blog post will break down the admission requirements through UTME and Direct Entry. We’ve also included specific course requirements for different fields of study.
UTME Entry Requirements:
To gain admission through UTME, candidates need to meet the following criteria:
- Age: Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
- O’level Results: Obtain at least six “Cs (Credits)” in subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects for the chosen course.
- JAMB Score: Score a minimum of 180 in the JAMB UTME examination.
- Post UTME Screening: Successfully complete the NUN post UTME screening examination.
- Result Sitting: Only results from a single sitting are accepted.
- Subject Combination: Choose the correct subject combination for the desired course.
- Cutoff Marks: Meet the stipulated cutoff marks for the specific courses.
Direct Entry Requirements:
Candidates aiming for Direct Entry must fulfill the following conditions:
- Age: Candidates should be 16 years old.
- O’level Results: Possess at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, with only one sitting allowed.
- JAMB Direct Entry Form: Obtain the JAMB Direct Entry form.
- Certificates: Hold any of the following certificates – OND, ND, NCE, IJMB, Cambridge A level, BSc, HND, ICAN.
Course-Specific Admission Requirements:
Management Sciences:
- Business Admin, Banking & Finance, Accounting, Public Admin, Economics
- UTME Subjects: Economics and any two Arts or Social Science subjects
- O’Level Subjects: Mathematics, Economics/Principles of Accounting, and any two Arts or Social Science subjects
Social Sciences:
- Mass Communication
- UTME Subjects: Any three Arts or Social Science subjects
- O’Level Subjects: Any four Arts or Social Science subjects
- Political Sc. & Int’l Relations
- UTME Subjects: Government/History and any two Arts or Social Science subjects.
- O’Level Subjects: Government/History and any three Arts or Social Science subjects
Arts:
- English Studies
- UTME Subjects: Literature in English and any two Arts or Social Science subjects
- O’Level Subjects: Literature in English and any three Arts or Social Science subjects
Law:
- Public & Int’l Law
- UTME Subjects: Literature in English and any two Arts or Social Science subjects
- O’Level Subjects: Literature in English and any three Arts or Social Science subjects
Medicine:
- Medicine & Surgery
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, and any other Science subject
- O’Level Subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and any other Science subject
Natural & Applied Sciences:
- Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry and any two Science subjects
- O’Level Subjects: Chemistry and any three Science subjects
- Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology
- UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, and any other Science subject
- O’Level Subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and any other Science subject
Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- UTME Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and any other Science subject
- O’Level Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and any other two Science subjects
Engineering:
- Civil, Computer, Electrical & Electronics, Petroleum & Gas, Chemical
- UTME Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
- O’Level Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
FAQ:
Q: Can I apply with two sitting results? A: No, only results from a single sitting are accepted for admission into Nile University.
Q: What is the minimum JAMB score required? A: A minimum score of 180 in the JAMB UTME examination is required for admission.
Q: How do I apply for Direct Entry? A: Obtain the JAMB Direct Entry form and ensure you meet the specified criteria.
Conclusion
meeting these requirements will pave the way for a successful admission into Nile University. Good luck with your academic journey!