The creation of this institution of higher learning was aimed at satisfying the long-standing need for a university within Abuja which had, then recently become the country’s new Federal capital.
The creation of the University was also deeply rooted in the ideals that governed the founding of the city of Abuja. The University’s matriculation of its first set of students in the year 1990 signaled the commencement of academic activities at its mini campus in Gwagwalada.
Later that same year, the University of Abuja received approximately 12 hectares of land along the Abuja-Airport Road. The land gift was aimed to help the University in the continued development of its main campus.
Even as development continues to take over the University’s main campus, it has continued to carry out Academic proceedings at its mini-campus with its Distance Learning Programmes running from Area 3, Garki.
Ever since the university’s inception, it has continued to provide stellar educational services to all regardless of race, political affiliations, social standing, or gender which have rightfully earned it the name “The University for National Unity”, in addition to its strategic location in the center of unity.
UNIABUJA currently boasts a total strength of around 35,000 students.
UNIABUJA currently runs both Undergraduate and postgraduate programs as well as other associate programs and a Centre for Distance Learning.
The University of Abuja Gwagwalada Admission Requirements And Courses Offered
Do you wish to pursue an Academic Programme at the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada but do not know what option of Academic programs are open to you?
Would you also love to know about the Admission requirements that must be met to be eligible for Admission Consideration into any of the Academic programs at the institution?
Read on as we will, in the course of this article list out UNIABUJA’s Admission Requirements and list of offered Courses.
Courses & Programmes Offered by The University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIABUJA)
Below listed are all the Courses offered by UNIABUJA:
- Anatomy.
- Agriculture.
- Accountancy / Accounting.
- Agricultural Science and Education.
- Arabic Studies.
- Botany.
- Biology.
- Business Administration.
- Chemistry.
- Chemical Engineering.
- Christian Religious Knowledge / Studies.
- Christian Religious Studies (CRS).
- Civil Engineering.
- Computer Science.
- Drama / Dramatic / Performing Arts.
- Education and Arabic.
- Economics.
- Education and Biology.
- Education and Chemistry.
- Education and Geography.
- Education and Economics.
- Education and Christian Religious Studies.
- Education and English Language.
- Education and English Language and Literature.
- Education and History.
- Education and Integrated Science.
- Education and Islamic Studies.
- Education and Mathematics.
- Education and Physics.
- Electrical Engineering.
- Education and Social Studies.
- Educational Management and Planning.
- English and Literary Studies.
- Environmental Education.
- Guidance and Counseling.
- Geography.
- History.
- Islamic Studies.
- Linguistics.
- Mathematics.
- Microbiology.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Medicine and Surgery.
- Philosophy.
- Political Science and International Relations.
- Primary Education Studies.
- Public Administration.
- Statistics.
- Sociology.
- Veterinary Medicine.
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Admission Requirements For Admission Into UNIABUJA
For those seeking admission to UNIABUJA through JAMB UTME
- Possession of at least 5 O’Level credits (GCE/SSCE) which must be obtained at several sittings not exceeding two.
- Also, all candidates must have made the correct ‘course combination’ selection needed for the intended course during their UTME Registration.
- Candidates must have obtained a minimum score of 180 in the just concluded JAMB UTME Exams to be considered for Admission to the University.
- All Candidates to be considered must have registered UNIABUJA, as their first-choice Institution
- Prospective Candidates must duly undergo the UNIABUJA Post-UTME Screening Exercise in order to be considered eligible for admission into the University.
For Direct Entry (DE) 2024/2025 Students
To be qualified for admission consideration into any of UNIABUJA’s academic programs through Direct Entry (DE), you must meet the following requirements:
- Possession of at least 5 O’Level credits (GCE/SSCE) which must be obtained at several sittings not exceeding two.
- Prospective Candidates must have duly passed two ‘A’ level/IJMB Subjects that are closely related to their planned field of study.
- Also, to be considered for Admission into the university through DE, all applicants must have obtained passes in JUPEB/A subjects related to the intended field of Study.
- A Degree (first class/second class upper) in a closely related discipline may be needed depending on your chosen course of study
- All applicants must also have purchased the UNIABUJA Direct Entry Form from JAMB. They also must have been duly registered and made all requisite payments on the UNIABUJA Portal.
- Any prospective candidates who wish to enroll at UNIABUJA through DE must have passed the National Diploma, National Certificate of Education, or any other recognized Advanced certificate with a minimum grade of a merit pass.
Frequently Asked Questions About UNIABUJA
Is UNIABUJA conducting post-UTME screening in 2024?
Yes
The University of Abuja, Gwagwalada shall conduct a Post-UTME Screening Exercise to sort out and subsequently admit qualified Candidates.
At the moment, UNIABUJA’s post-UTME screening form goes for N2000 only.
What is UNIABUJA’s cut-off point for 2024/2025?
The Governing Council of UNIABUJA has set the cut-off point at 180 for the current session.
As such, all Candidates who scored a minimum of 180 in the just concluded UTME Exams have met the cut-off point requirement of the University for Admission Consideration.
Does UNIABUJA accept second choice Admission Applications?
No
The University of Abuja, Gwagwalada does not accept second-choice applications.
What is the cost of Acceptance Fees at UNIABUJA?
At UNIABUJA, newly admitted students are mandated to pay their acceptance fees upon admission into the Institution.
The Acceptance fee cost at UNIABUJA is N30,000 only and is a one-time, compulsory, and non-refundable payment for newly admitted students at the university.
Does UNIABUJA offer Medicine and Surgery?
Yes
The course is offered at UNIABUJA and is a six-year course under the award of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) upon completion.
