Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Degree Admission Requirements for 2024/2025 Academic Session

December 15, 2023

This is to inform the general public about the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria Degree admission requirements for the 2024/2025 Academic Session.

The Institution’s Management at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria admission requirements for Part-Time/Full-Time Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes this 2024/2025 Academic Session. Interested candidates can now check for the conditions below.

ABU Undergraduate Admission Requirements 2024/2025

Suppose you have been waiting on the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Degree Admission Requirements admission process for 2024/2025. The University offers two undergraduate programs, part-time and full-time. Interested candidates can find the requirements for the program of their choice below.

ABU Full-Time Undergraduate Admission Requirements

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, offers multiple full-time degrees and candidates seeking admission to the level of their choice, provided they meet the required criteria. The admission process and the requirements for a full-time undergraduate degree are listed below.

JAMB
Remedial
Direct entry
IJMB/JUPEB
Inter-University transfer.

JAMB Admission Requirements

Suppose you want full-time admission into Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, for an undergraduate degree for the 2024/2025 session.

Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Economics Mathematics and any other two (2) relevant subjects
Candidates must be at least age 16.
All applicants must have Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria as their first choice in their JAMB.
Students with another university as their first choice must change their profile before being considered for admission.
More importantly, Candidates are required to score no less than 180 in their UTME

You can click this link to learn more about ABU Jamb’s requirements.

Remedial/Pre-Degree to Degree Admission Requirements

For candidates looking to apply for remedial/ pree degree. The Remedial process lasts for nine months. Student that com

Three credits in science; specific subject, students that complete the curative process get admission into the university.
Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Economics Mathematics and any other two (2) relevant subjects.
All candidates must register for the year’s UTME and pass the Federal Government cut-off mark.
All applicants must have Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) as their first choice.

The remedial subject combinations offered at ABU are;

Remedial Science 1: English, Biology, Chemistry and Geography
Remedial Science 2: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Remedial Science 3: English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Geography
Remedial Science 4: English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Geography

You can click this link to learn more about ABU Pre-degree requirements.

Direct-Entry Admission Requirements

The direct entry admission process takes you directly into the 200 level. Candidates looking to apply to the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) through Direct entry for the 2024/2025 academic session can check below.

Firstly, All applicants must have a minimum of Five (5) credits, including English and Mathematics in WAEC or NECO, result (in a maximum of two sittings).
Secondly, Candidates are expected to get a JAMB Direct entry form from JAMB to apply.
Also, Applicants must pass the post-UTME screening.
All applicants must possess a pass in NCE or IJMB certificate. At least a lower credit in the relevant National Diploma, or at least 8 points with the necessary subject combinations.

IJMB/JUPEB to Degree Admission Requirements

IJMB is an Advanced Level program. When completed, the IJMB admission process takes you to the 200 level for candidates applying to Federal University Duste (FUD) for the 2024/2025 academic session. The following are necessary to gain admission with IJMB;

All applicants must have a minimum of Five (5) credits, including English and Mathematics in WAEC or NECO, in a maximum of two sittings).
All applicants are required to register for JAMB Direct Entry Admission.

Here are some subject combinations to consider;

Basic Science 1: Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Basic Science 2: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
Basic Science 3: Physics, Chemistry and Geology
Basic Science 4: Chemistry, Geography and Physics

Inter-University Transfer Degree Admission Criteria

Applicants who wish to transfer from other universities to Ahmadu Bello University for the 2024/2025 session must meet the following requirements;

Firstly, Applicants must be active students of the school they are transferring from. Therefore, candidates expelled or withdrawn would not be considered for admission.
Secondly, All applicants looking to transfer must have a minimum CGPA of 2.40.
Transfer from a private university to Ahmadu Bello University may not be allowed.
Candidates would not be allowed to change course during this process.
Lastly, All applicants must satisfy the minimum admission requirement of the university.

ABU Part-Time Admission

Upon checking the school website, we found no information on the school’s Part-time Degree. However, the school provided information on its Distance Learning Centre.

Distance learning centre

For candidates looking out for the requirements of Ahmadu Bello University Distance learning. Below, you will find the criteria;

O/Level Requirements: Minimum of Five (5) credits in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, GCE, and SSCE, including English and Mathematics.
For detailed information on the school’s Distant Learning admission requirements, visit this link.

ABU Sandwich Degree Admission Requirements

Ahmadu Bello University does not provide any information on its website for a sandwich degree. Also, candidates can check out the school’s Distance learning program.

HND to Degree Top-Up Admission Requirements

The school provided no information on this on its website for HND holders looking to do a degree top-up. However, you can check out the school’s Distant Learning program for HND.

ABU Postgraduate Admission Eligibility

For candidates contemplating a postgraduate programme at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) or the 2024/2025. The school offers a part-time/full-time program. Stipulated below are the admission entries for each program and their requirements.

ABU Full-Time Postgraduate Admission Requirements

These are the general minimum requirements to gain Admission into Ahmadu Bello University for its full-time postgraduate program;

Firstly, All applicants must meet the Departmental minimum entry requirement of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics at GCE O’ Level/SSCE, NECO, NABTEB or their equivalents.
Graduates of Ahmadu Bello University or other recognized universities who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with at least a third-class honours

Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate

Applicants looking for the Postgraduate Diploma at Ahmadu Bello University must meet the following requirements;

O/Level Requirements: Minimum of Five (5) credits in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, GCE, and SSCE, including English and Mathematics.
Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognized Polytechnic with a minimum of lower credit/merit.
Holders of any degree from a recognized University with a minimum of third class.
NYSC certificate (or exemption letter), especially for applicants under 30 years.

Master’s Degree Programme

A Master’s degree is a graduate degree that allows students to build advanced knowledge and more profound understanding and develop more skills applicable to their field. The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Degree Admission Requirements for Master’s;

Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diplomas from the Renaissance University or any other recognized university with at least credit level passes with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
In some cases, applicants with 3rd class Degrees can be admitted, provided they possess additional relevant qualifications such as a PGD and post-graduation work experience (at least five years) acceptable to the university.

A holder of HND (minimum of an Upper Credit) or equivalent is ordinarily not qualified for Masters Admission except where they have acquired an additional qualification such as a PGD in the same or related field whereby they may be admitted.
NYSC certificate (or exemption letter), especially for applicants under 30.

Doctoral Degree (PhD) Programme

Applicants looking to Apply for a Doctoral Degree (PhD) at the Ahmadu Bello University 2024/2025 session should check out the following;

Candidates looking to apply need to add a proposal to their application. This document should detail your intended research, summarized within a 300-word limit.
All applicants must hold a Master’s degree with a research thesis component (not a project). Candidates with a CGPA score of less than 3.5 are not eligible for PhD admission.
All applicants must hold a Master’s degree with a research thesis component (not a project). Candidates with a CGPA score of less than 3.5 are not eligible for PhD admission.

ABU Part-Time Postgraduate Admission

Upon checking the school website, we found no information on the school’s Part-time Degree.

You can click on this link to learn more about ABU Postgraduate School.

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