Abia State University (ABSU) Degree Admission Requirements for 2024/2025 Academic Session

This is to inform the public about the Abia State University “ABSU” Degree Admission Requirements for the 2024/2025 Session. Details about the academic calendar are given below.

ABSU Degree Admission Requirements for 2024/2025 Session

ABSU Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission into the First Year of any degree course in the University must meet the program’s requirements. Yeah, before the beginning of the session, they wish to enter.

Be that as it may, the applicants must meet the following:

  • The ABSU general entrance requirements
  • Additional College or Departmental degree course requirements.

Intending Students of the University are advised to go through the admission requirements to ensure that they have satisfied the requirements before they apply for Admission.

Full-Time Admission Requirements

Below are the complete admission requirements for a Full-Time Undergraduate degree from Abia State University “ABSU.”

ABSU JAMB Admission Requirements for Full-Time Degree

ABSU seeks only candidates who have chosen the university as their 1st or 2nd choice in the UTME or want to change their institution to ABSU on the JAMB platform.

Regarding academic performance, candidates must have scored 140 or above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Lastly, applicants must possess the essential five O’level credit passes in line with the University’s Entry Requirements. However, candidates with pending results can also apply and should indicate this during their application.

Remedial/Pre-Degree to Degree Admission Requirements

On checking the website of Abia State University, unfortunately, there are no details about available Remedial/Pre-Degree to Degree options for admission into Full-Time undergraduate degree programs. Be that as it may, there are no admission requirements to be written here.

Note: Prospective candidates are advised to contact Abia State University ABSU for admission to the program of their choice through the Pre-Degree/Remedial means.

Direct-Entry Admission Requirements

Prospective students should:

  • Besides obtaining a minimum of 5 credits in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC/NECO or equivalent),
  • Candidates should possess any of the following qualifications or its equivalent. Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), Advanced Level GCE, Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Examination, Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or a Degree in a related field.
JUPEB to Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

Prospective candidates must ensure they meet the required minimum points for admission to the program of their choice.

Note: Prospective candidates are advised to contact Abia State University ABSU for admission to the program of their choice through the JUPEB Direct-Entry means.

IJMB to Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

Prospective candidates must ensure they meet the required minimum points for admission to the program of their choice.

Note: Prospective candidates are advised to contact Abia State University ABSU for admission to the program of their choice through the IJMB Direct-Entry means.

Inter-University Transfer Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

On checking the website of Abia State University ABSU, unfortunately, there are no details about available Inter-University transfer options for admission into Full-Time undergraduate degree programs. Be that as it may, there are no admission requirements to be written here.

Note: Prospective candidates are advised to contact Abia State University ABSU for admission to the program of their choice through the Inter-University transfer means.

Intra-University Transfer Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

On checking the website of Abia State University ABSU, unfortunately, there are no details about available Intra-University transfer options for admission into Full-Time undergraduate degree programs. Be that as it may, there are no admission requirements to be written here.

Note: Prospective candidates are advised to contact Abia State University ABSU for admission to the program of their choice through the intra-University transfer means.

ABSU Part-Time Degree Admission Requirements

For candidates who want to obtain a part-time Undergraduate degree with the Abia State University (ABSU). However, the ABSU Degree Admission requirement is the same as the Full-Time requirement.

Note: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) CBT result is excluded from part-time degree requirements.

Sandwich Degree Admission Requirements

On checking the website of Abia State University, unfortunately, there are no details about available Sandwich Undergraduate Degree Programmes open for admission. Be that as it may, there are no admission requirements to be written here.

HND to Degree Top-Up Admission Requirements

On checking the website of Abia State University, unfortunately, there are no details about available HND to Undergraduate Degree Top-Up Programmes open for admission. Be that as it may, there are no admission requirements to be written here.

However, users with HND degrees can always opt for Direct Entry into 200L or 300L, depending on the course they want to study.

ABSU Postgraduate Degree Admission Requirements

Candidates should possess the requisite qualifications for their intended course of study when submitting their completed application forms.

Full-Time Admission Requirements

However, the general admission requirements for Postgraduate programs, subject to fulfilling other specified departmental requirements, are as follows:

Here, You’ll get information about the criteria for admission to study an Abia State University course via all possible means. The means one can gain entry to study a Full-Time Postgraduate degree include;

  • Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Master’s Degree (M.Sc.)
  • Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Be that as it may, let’s head over to give detailed requirements of each of the above means.

Note: Not all the above-stated means can be used to get admission to study a Full-Time program at ABSU. So, prospective candidates must read all the details below to know which means of entry is accepted at Abia State University ABSU.

Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate

A graduate from a recognized university or a person with a qualification adjudged to be equivalent to a first degree may be admitted. Provided the matriculation and Departmental requirements of this university are satisfied.

A holder of Upper Credit in the HND from a recognized institution may also be admitted.

Applicants for PGD in Business Administration must also possess credits at O’level in English Language, Mathematics, and Economics.

Applicants for the Diploma in Estate Management must possess a good honors degree in the appropriate professional examinations of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners. The relevant cognate experience may be considered.

For a postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology, applicants must possess a B.Sc. Or HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Laboratory Technology, Food Science and Technology, or Chemistry.

Moreover, applicants must possess a B.Sc in allied services from a reputable University for a Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacology.

Master’s Degree Programme

Candidates with a first degree from a recognized University having a minimum of a second-class lower division may be admitted. Provided the university matriculation and Departmental requirements are satisfied.

However, candidates with a CGPA of 2.6 on a 4-point scale or 3.00 on a 5-point scale and above will be given preference.

Candidates with a good postgraduate diploma from a recognized University may also be admitted.

Candidates for M.A. and M.ED who do not hold a degree in the relevant field may be required to do a Postgraduate Diploma in the course of study.

However, applicants for the Business Administration course. Industrial Sociology and Personnel Management programs must have O’level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Economics.

For the master’s Degree in Surgical Pathology or Human Physiology. Applicants must have an M.B.B.S. Or equivalent degree from this university or any recognized University.

Also, for the master’s Degree in Human Physiology, an excellent second-class Honours in Physiology is acceptable.

In addition, a good degree in related subjects will be considered if the Physiology content is substantial.

For the Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Estate Management holders of Abia State University Postgraduate Diploma in any recognized Universities in Urban and Regional Planning at the merit level and above will be considered.

Lastly, for an M.Sc in Clinical Optometry, applicants must have an O.D. from an accredited school and ODORBN with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale.

Doctoral Degree (PhD) Programme

However, Candidates with a good master’s degree (NOT MBA) in the relevant or related discipline. Including course work and a defended research dissertation from a recognized University may be admitted. Provided the university matriculation requirement is satisfied.

Also, candidates with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 on the 4-point scale. Or 4.0 points on the 5-point scale will be given preference.

Candidates must have obtained a 60% average in the course work and the Master’s Dissertation examined by an External Examiner and involving an oral defense.

In addition to these admission requirements, candidates may be required to present themselves for selection test and interview. Candidates with a CGPA lower than 3.0 on a 4-point scale or 4.0 on a 5-point scale will be required to do an MPhil/Ph.D.

ABSU Part-Time Postgraduate Degree Admission Requirements

Candidates who want to pursue a part-time Postgraduate degree with the Abia State University (ABSU) must meet the above Full-Time admission requirements. The ABSU Full-Time Postgraduate Degree Admission requirements above apply to part-time programs.

Lastly, for more inquiries about ABSU Degree Admission Requirements, visit their official website via this link.

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