The Nile University of Nigeria (NUN), Abuja, is delighted to announce that it is currently accepting applications from Transfer students, International applicants, UTME candidates, and Direct Entry candidates for admission into its various undergraduate programs for the 2023–2024 academic session. The application procedure, the courses that are offered, the entry requirements, and how to get a Nile University post-UTME form are all described here.

Nile University Courses and Entry Requirements

It is essential that you are knowledgeable about the prerequisites for the course you want to take before enrolling to Nile University. Candidates can consult the  JAMB Brochure for a complete list of all courses and their unique criteria.

Here are some of the courses available and their specific entry requirements:

  1. Business Administration:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • 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
  2. Banking & Finance:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • 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
  3. Accounting:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • 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
  4. Public Administration:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • 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
  5. Economics:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • 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
  6. Mass Communication:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • UTME Subjects: Any three Arts or Social Science subjects
    • O’Level Subjects: Any four Arts or Social Science subjects
  7. Political Science & International Relations:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • 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
  8. English Studies:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • 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
  9. Public & International Law:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • 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
  10. Medicine & Surgery:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, and any other Science subject
    • O’Level Subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and any other Science subject
  11. Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • UTME Subjects: Chemistry and any two Science subjects
    • O’Level Subjects: Chemistry and any three Science subjects
  12. Biology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, and any other Science subject
    • O’Level Subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and any other Science subject
  13. Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology:
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • UTME Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and any other Science subject
    • O’Level Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and any other two Science subjects
  14. Engineering (Civil/Computer/Electrical & Electronics/Petroleum & Gas/Chemical):
    • Direct Entry: Available
    • UTME Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
    • O’Level Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other Science subject

Nile University Admission Procedures

For Nigerian Applicants:

  • Nigerian students seeking admission into the University must take the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Examination or UTME and achieve the approved cut-off mark for that year.
  • Candidates are required to have a minimum of 5 credits, obtained in no more than two sittings.
  • Please refer to your respective faculty for detailed requirements, additional information, and specifications.

For Foreign Applicants:

  • Foreign applicants must provide their corresponding Examination Results and academic transcript from their previous high schools.

Transfer & Direct Entry Students:

Direct Entry Candidates:

  • Direct Entry candidates are those who have completed one of the following qualifications: OND, HSE, HND, ‘A’ level GCE, SBS, IJMB, or any other higher qualification.
  • Candidates with 9 points or above will be admitted to 200 level based on their performance in the three subjects taken.
  • Candidates with below 9 points will generally start at 100 Level.

Transfer Candidates:

  • Transfer candidates from national universities are typically given preference, except when the candidate is on academic probation. In such cases, the candidate may be admitted to a lower level.
  • A grade point average of 1.50 CGPA (3rd class) on a 5.0 scale is required for transfer and commencement at the appropriate level.

How to Apply for Nile University Post UTME Form

Nile University welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of nationality, sex, physical ability, and religion. Each candidate is required to submit the following documents to the admission office:

  1. Completed and Signed Application Form
  2. Copy of Official Senior Secondary School Transcript
  3. Copy of Official Senior Secondary School Certificate
  4. Copies of Official Examination Results
  5. Guarantor’s Letter/attestation of Financial Support
  6. Medical Report & Immunization records
  7. Letter of Recommendation from Secondary School Counsel/Principal
  8. 4 Recent Passport Photograph

Note: The University conducts a mandatory Screening Exercise before the offer of admission.

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