UniAbuja Admission Requirements: 2025/2026

Are you aspiring to join the University of Abuja in the upcoming 2025/2026 academic session? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the admission requirements through different channels: WASSCE/NABTEB/NECO, UTME, and Direct Entry. Let’s explore each pathway step by step.

1. UniAbuja General Admission Requirements

If you’re coming in through WASSCE/NABTEB/NECO, ensure you have credits in five subjects in not more than two sittings. Additionally, a respectable score in JAMB or a Diploma/NCE with at least a lower credit is required. Two A’Level passes with credits in three other subjects at SSCE or equivalents are also accepted.

2. UniAbuja UTME Admission Requirements

For UTME candidates, certain criteria must be met:

• Age requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
• O’Level Result: A minimum of six “C” grades, including English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects relevant to the chosen course.
• JAMB Score: Achieve a score of at least 180 in the JAMB UTME examination.
• Post UTME: Take the UNIABUJA post UTME screening and perform well in the examination.
• Single Sitting: Only results from a single sitting are accepted.
• Correct Subject Combination: Choose the right subject combination for your intended course.
• Cutoff Marks: Meet the stipulated cutoff marks for your chosen course.

3. UniAbuja Direct Entry Admission Requirements

Candidates opting for Direct Entry must fulfill the following conditions:

• O’Level Result: Possess at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics (two sittings are not allowed).
• JAMB UTME: Fulfill all UTME requirements mentioned above.
• Other Requirements: Follow general admission criteria as outlined for WASSCE/NABTEB/NECO candidates.

FAQs

Can I apply with two sittings for Direct Entry?

No, two sittings are not allowed for Direct Entry applicants.

What is the age requirement for UTME candidates?

Candidates must be at least 16 years old.

Is there a specific JAMB score required for all courses?

No, the JAMB score may vary by course. Check the stipulated cutoff marks for your chosen program.