Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) Degree Admission Requirements for 2024/2025 Academic Session

December 14, 2023

This is to inform the public about the Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) Degree Admission Requirements for the 2024/2025 Academic Session. Details about the academic calendar are given below.

ABUAD Undergraduate Admission Requirements 2024/2025

At this moment, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) announces the screening of UTME candidates for admission into the Institution for the 2024/2025 academic session.

ABUAD Full-Time Undergraduate Admission Requirements

The general admission requirements for undergraduate programmes, subject to fulfilling other specified departmental requirements, are as follows:

Here, you’ll get information about the admission criteria for studying a course at Afe Babalola University via all possible means. The means one can gain entry to study a Full-Time Undergraduate degree include;

JAMB
Pre-Degre/Remedial
Direct-Entry
- JUPEB
- IJMB
Inter-University Transfer
Intra-University Transfer

Now let’s head over to give detailed requirements of each of the above means.

Note: Not all of the abovementioned methods can guarantee admission into a full-time programme at Afe Babalola University. Prospective candidates must read the information below to know which means of entry Afe Babalola University accepts.

ABUAD JAMB Admission Requirements

Current Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examination (UTME) Result

Five O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE) Credit Passes in one sitting to include English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English, and any other 2 Social Sciences or Arts Subjects are required for admission into the College of Law.

Five O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE) Credit Passes in one sitting, including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology, are required for admission into the MBBS Programme.

Other Programmes: Five O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE) Credit Passes at not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics and three (3) other subjects relevant to the course of study.

Results of PAST Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examinations (UTME) are not allowed.

Candidates awaiting SSCE results or its equivalent can also apply for Admission provided they qualify when results are available.

Is it Called Remedial or Pre-Degree in ABUAD?

At Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), it is called a pre-degree program. The pre-degree program is a one-year program that prepares students to sit for JAMB and qualifying examination conducted annually. A successful candidate in both studies is automatically qualified for admission into the 100 level of ABUAD.

Pre-Degree to Undergraduate Admission Requirements

The minimum academic qualification is five (5) O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics, and any other three (3) relevant subjects in not more than two sittings.

Candidates must pass JAMB and have a Current Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examination (UTME) Result. Candidates with lower scores in any of the courses above may apply for PUMTME screening into other classes of their choice.

Also, candidates must ensure they meet the required minimum final Pre-Degree exam cut-off marks for admission to the programme of their choice.

Open this link for official details about the Ekiti State University (EKSU) Pre-Degree Admission Requirements.

Note: Prospective candidates should contact Ekiti State University (EKSU) for admission to the undergraduate programme of their choice through the Pre-Degree means.

Direct-Entry Admission Requirements

A Direct Entry applicant must have a good credit pass in his or her A’ Level examination from a reputable institution in addition to the O’ Level subjects enumerated above.

JUPEB to Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

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

Note: Prospective candidates are advised to contact Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) for admission to the programme 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 programme of their choice.

For more inquiries about the EKSU JUPEB Admission Requirements, visit the official page via this link.

Note: Prospective candidates are advised to contact Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) for admission to the programme of their choice through the IJMB Direct-Entry means.

Inter-University Transfer Undergraduate Admission Criteria

Form from JAMB is required to be eligible for admission into Afe Babalola University, Ado–Ekiti (ABUAD).

Intra-University Transfer Undergraduate Admission Criteria

On checking the website of Afe Babalola University, Ado–Ekiti (ABUAD), unfortunately, there are no details about available Intra-University transfer options for admission into Full-Time undergraduate degree programmes. Despite that, I don’t need to include any admission requirements in this section.

Note: Prospective candidates are advised to contact Afe Babalola University for admission to the programme of their choice through the intra-university transfer means.

ABUAD Part-Time Degree Admission Requirements

This is for candidates seeking a part-time undergraduate degree with Wellspring University. However, the Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) Degree Admission requirement is the same as the Full-Time requirement.

Please note that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) does not offer part-time degrees.

Sandwich Degree Admission Requirements

On checking the website of Afe Babalola University, unfortunately, there are no details about available Sandwich Undergraduate Degree Programmes open for admission. Despite that, I don’t need to include any admission requirements in this section.

HND to Degree Top-Up Admission Requirements

HND and professional qualifications cognate to Peace and Conflict Studies from a recognized institution with not less than upper credit.

UTME Admission Requirements

O level Requirement – Five credits in not more than 2 sittings, including English, Mathematics and any 3 Arts, Social Sciences, or science subjects.

UTME Requirements – Candidates must have a minimum score recommended by JAMB and meet the post-UTME examination requirements conducted by the University. The acceptable UTME subjects are the English Language and the other 3 subjects in Arts, Social Sciences, or science.

Direct Entry Admission Requirements

Possess the Advance Level of General Certificate of Education or equivalent in at least two subjects. Possess a National Diploma in Public Administration and relevant courses from a recognised institution approved by the Senate of Afe Babalola University.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes Admission Criteria

The criteria for admission into the PGD programme in Peace and Conflict Studies will be as follows:

Candidates must satisfy the matriculation requirements of the University, including English Language.
However, a minimum of a 3rd-class bachelor’s degree in peace and conflict studies or a related discipline is awarded by an approved and accredited university.

Master’s Degree Programme Admission Requirements

Candidates must satisfy the matriculation requirements of the University, including English Language at the O/level.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies or related discipline from an approved university accredited by the NUC.

On a five-point scale, candidates with a minimum of second-class lower degree and a CGPA of 3.00.

Candidates with a postgraduate diploma degree in peace and conflict studies or from a cognate discipline awarded by a recognized institution with not less than an upper credit.

ABUAD Postgraduate Admission Requirements 2024/2025

The Afe Babalola University invites all applications with suitable qualifications for Admission into the Postgraduate Diploma, Professional and Academic Masters/Ph.D. Degree Programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session.

ABUAD Full-Time Postgraduate Admission Requirements

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

Here, You’ll get information about the criteria for admission to study a Maranatha 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.)
Master of Engineering
Professional Master’s
Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Now let’s head over to give detailed requirements of each of the above means.

Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate

The criteria for admission into the PGD Programme are as follows:

Five Credit Passes, including English, Mathematics and other relevant subjects at ‘O’.
Bachelor’s Degree holders from any NUC-approved university with a minimum of a third-class degree in a relevant field.

HND in relevant Programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Lower Credit.

Master’s Degree Programme

The criteria for admission into the Master’s Programme (M. Sc.) is as follows:

Five Credit Passes, including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at ‘O’ Level.
A minimum of Second-Class Lower Division in a relevant discipline of universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

University Degree in Third Class or HND plus a university PGD with Credit Level Pass.

The criterion for admission into the M.Phil. The nursing Programme is as follows:

M.Sc. Degree in Nursing with a Weighted Average Score of 50 to 54.9% or CGPA

of 3.00 to 3.49 on a 5.00 Grade Point.

Master of Engineering Programmes

The criteria for admission into the Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) The programme is as follows:

A First Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of a Second-Class Lower Division, provided the University Matriculation.
An Upper Credit Pass in the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in a relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized University, provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied.

Professional Master’s Degree Programme

A minimum of Second-Class Lower Division in a relevant discipline of Universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
University Degree with Third Class or HND plus a University PGD at Credit Level Pass for admission into Professional Master’s Degree.

Demonstration of adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision-making and problem-solving.

Doctoral Degree (PhD) Programme

Relevant Master’s Degree from Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a Minimum of 60% or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 on a 5.00 Grade.
Any candidate with a CGPA from 00 to 3.49 shall be,

Admitted into M.Phil./Ph.D. The programme, except Engineering, with the opportunity of converting to Ph.D. Programme later.

The criteria for admission into Ph. D. Nursing Programme are as follows:

A Master’s Degree in Nursing with a Weighted Average not less than 60% or a CGPA of 4.00 to 5.00 on a 5.00 Grade
Master of Philosophy Degree (M. ) in Nursing with a Weighted Average of 55 to 59% or CGPA of 3.50 to 3.99 on a 5.00 Grade Point.

Satisfying the requirement for conversion at Phil/ Ph.D. Programme.

IN ADDITION TO THE STATED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMME ABOVE, ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE THAT:

The University Matriculation requirements of the individual Department running the programme must be satisfied before a candidate can be considered for admission.
For admission into any programme, possessing an NYSC Discharge / Exemption / Exclusion Certificate issued by the Directorate is compulsory.

ABUAD Part-Time Postgraduate Degree Admission Requirements

This is for candidates seeking a part-time postgraduate degree with Wellspring University. However, the Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) Degree Admission requirement is the same as the Full-Time requirement.