Delta State University (DELSU) Degree Admission Requirements for 2024/2025 Academic Session

December 12, 2023

This is to inform the public about the Delta State University (DELSU) Degree Admission Requirements for the 2024/2025 Academic Session. Details about the academic calendar are given below.

DELSU Undergraduate Admission Requirements 2024/2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Pre-degree
programme of the Delta State University, Abraka, for the 2024/2025 academic session.

The programme is an intensive one designed to prepare candidates for entry into 100 levels of ALL degree programmes in the University, except Medicine and Law.

DELSU Full-Time Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Below are the complete admission requirements for a Full-Time Undergraduate degree from Modibbo Adama University of Technology (DELSU).

Here, you’ll get information about the admission criteria for studying a Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) course 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 the above methods can guarantee admission into a full-time programme at Delta State University, Abraka.

However, prospective candidates must read the information below to know which means of entry DELSU accepts.

DELSU JAMB Admission Requirements

This is to inform all candidates who chose Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka as their
first choice of University in the 2024/2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) and scored 150 and above, including those for Direct Entry (DE).

Candidates should possess five credits in relevant subjects in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or equivalent at least two sittings.

The subjects should include English Language and Mathematics. Candidates must have five credits in one sitting for Pharmacy and Nursing Science degree programmes.

Specific Departmental admission requirements are indicated in the UTME brochure for Delta State University, Abraka.

Applicants are required to register and write the 2024/25 UTME (JAMB) examination. They must take DELSU as their first Choice.

Candidates must register for the same course in JAMB and the DELSU Pre-degree Programme.

Is it Called Remedial or Pre-Degree in DELSU?

At the Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka, 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 DELSU.

Pre-Degree to Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Candidates should possess five credits in relevant subjects in the Senior Secondary School
Certificate Examination or its equivalent at not more than two sittings. The subjects should
include English Language and Mathematics.
Candidates must have five credits in one sitting for Pharmacy and Nursing Science degree programmes.
Specific Departmental admission requirements are indicated in the UTME brochure for Delta State University, Abraka.
Applicants are required to register and write the current UTME (JAMB) examination. They must take DELSU as their first Choice.
Candidates must register for the same course in JAMB and the DELSU Pre-degree Programme.

Open this link for official details about Delta State University’s (DELSU) Abraka pre-degree admission requirements.

Note: Prospective candidates should contact DELSU for admission to the undergraduate programme of their choice through the Pre-Degree means.

Direct-Entry Admission Requirements

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

Candidates must choose Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka as their
first choice of University in the current Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME).
Candidates should possess five credits in relevant subjects in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or equivalent at least two sittings.

Do DELSU Offer JUPEB or IJMB Programme?

The advanced level programme candidates can apply for at the Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka is JUPEB.

After an approved examination administered by the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB).

However, successful candidates are eligible for consideration for Direct Entry Admission into the undergraduate degree programmes of the Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka or any other University in Nigeria.

JUPEB to Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

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

Candidates seeking admission into the JUPEB Foundation Programmes must possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in at least five (5) “O” Level subjects. Including English Language and Mathematics at least 2 sittings in GCE, SSCE (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB).
However, for Medicine & Surgery, Nursing and Pharmacy, the 5 O’ level credit must be in one sitting. Candidates awaiting results can apply.

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

IJMB 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 should contact DELSU for admission to the Undergraduate programme of their choice with their IJMB result.

Inter-University Transfer Admission Requirements

This is to inform the general public that Delta State University Management has declared open the sale of forms for those who desire to change course from one programme to another or another University to Delta State University for the 2024/2025 academic session.

The prescribed form can be obtained at the Admissions Office after payment. The minimum amount to purchase the form is #5000. Note after buying the admission form, the fund is not refunded.

Intra-University Transfer Admission Requirements

The prescribed form can be obtained at the Admissions Office after payment. The minimum amount to purchase the form is #5000. Note after buying the admission form, the fund is not refunded.

For more inquiries about the DELSU Inter-University and Intra-University Admission Requirements, visit the official page via this link.

DELSU Part-Time Degree Admission Requirements

Applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited for admission into the following Part-Time Professional Diploma Programmes. The study duration for the diploma programmes is four (4) semesters of part-time diploma courses.

1. Computer Science

To qualify for admission into a Professional Diploma in Computer Science programme, candidates must possess at least five O/L Credit passes at not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any two of Biology, Chemistry, Economics and Geography.

2. Information Communication Technology (ICT)

For complete information on the admission requirements for different DELSU part-time postgraduate degree courses, visit this link on the official website.

Sandwich Undergraduate Admission Requirements

On checking the website of Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU), unfortunately, there are no details about available HND to Undergraduate Degree Top-Up Programmes open for admission. Despite that, I don’t need to include any admission requirements in this section.

However, prospective candidates can visit this page for more inquiries. It contains details of the UAES Sandwich undergraduate degree admission requirements.

HND to Undergraduate Top-Up Admission Eligibility

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

However, prospective candidates can visit this page for more inquiries. It contains details of the UAES HND undergraduate degree top-up admission requirements.

DELSU Postgraduate Admission Requirements 2024/2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the under-listed regular and weekend postgraduate programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, Professional Master, Academic Master, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees of the Delta State University, Abraka.

Here, we will be covering the admission requirements of the two means one can study a Postgraduate degree program at Delta State University, Abraka, and they include;

Full-Time
Part-Time

Now, let’s head over to the above-stated full-time and part-time Postgraduate degree program admission requirements.

DELSU Full-Time Postgraduate Admission Requirements

You’ll get information about the admission criteria for studying a Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) 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)

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

Note: Not all the above methods can guarantee admission into a full-time programme at Delta State University, Abraka.

However, prospective candidates must read the information below to know which means of entry DELSU accepts.

General Admission Requirements

Candidates for postgraduate studies must have a degree or equivalent from a Senate-recognized institution.

They must have also obtained at least five (5) credit passes in WASC, NECO, GCE (Ordinary Level), or NABTEB at not more than two (2) sittings.

Credit Pass is required for O’ Level WAEC results in English Language and Mathematics in all programmes except in the Faculties of Arts and Law, where a pass in Mathematics is required.

ACE and TC II are not acceptable. (Not equivalent to WASC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB). Please note that there will be no waiver for anybody seeking admission into the programmes.

Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate

Candidates for Postgraduate Diploma programmes must hold a bachelor’s degree from Delta State University, Abraka in the relevant discipline.

Or any other accredited university with at least a “Third Class Honours” degree or an HND (Lower Credit) recognized by the Senate.

Master’s Degree Programme

Candidates applying for academic Master’s Degrees (M.Sc., M.Ed., M.A. LL.M. and M.Eng.) must hold bachelor’s degrees in the relevant discipline from the Delta State University, Abraka.

Or any other accredited university with at least “Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree recognized by the Senate.

Professional Master Degree Programme

Candidates applying for a professional Master’s Degree must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from Delta State University, Abraka.

Or any other accredited university with at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree recognized by the Senate or a Higher National Diploma with Upper Credit from a Senate-recognized polytechnic.

Doctoral Degree (PhD) Programme

A candidate applying for a PhD in any programme must have obtained at least a weighted average score of 60% overall. Or a CGPA of 3.50.

M.Phil Degree Programme

The M.Phil entry requirements are a Master’s degree (M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc, etc.) with less than 60% average (i.e. 50%-59%) or a CGPA of 3.00-3.49.

DELSU Part-Time Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited for admission into the following 5-year and 4-year Part-Time Degree Programmes (CEP).

Applicants must register with JAMB immediately after the purchase of forms. Applicants who already have an NYSC discharge certificate or are not interested in an NYSC exemption letter need not register with JAMB.

1. B.A. ENGLISH

a. Five (5) Years B.A. English (Basic Requirements)

i. NECO or S.S.C.E. or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Credit passes in at least five subjects, including English Language and Literature in English, and one Arts subject plus at least a pass in Mathematics, or one science subject or a credit pass in any of the Social Science subjects.

ii. TC II Certificate with credit/merit in at least five relevant subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.

b. Four (4) Years B.A. English (Direct Entry Requirements)

At least merit passes in two Arts subjects, including English Language or Literature in English at G.C.E ‘A’ Level, or O.N.D. with Upper Credit in English and Literary Studies.

In addition, the candidate is expected to possess NECO or S.S.C.E. or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level credit passes in at least five subjects, including English Language and Literature in English, and one Arts subject plus a pass in Mathematics or one science subject and a credit pass in any of the Social Science subjects.

For complete information on the admission requirements for different DELSU Part-Time Postgraduate Degree courses, visit this link on the official website.

For more enquiries about DELSU Degree Admission Requirements, visit their official website via this link.

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