Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Degree Admission Requirements for 2024/2025 Academic Session

This is to inform the general public about the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Degree Admission Requirements for the 2023/2024 Academic Session. Details about the academic calendar are given below.

MOUAU Degree Admission Requirements for 2024/2025 Session

MOUAU Undergraduate Admission Requirements 2024/2025

Applicants seeking admission into the First Year of any degree course in the University must be qualified for admission before the beginning of the session in which they wish to enter. The applicants must meet the following:

The general entrance requirements and Additional College or Departmental 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.

Applications for courses leading to first degrees must be made on the prescribed website.

Full-Time Admission Requirements

Below are the complete requirements for a Full-Time Undergraduate degree from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU).

Here, You’ll get information about the criteria for admission to study a MOUAU 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 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike.

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

MOUAU JAMB Admission Requirements

The minimum age for admission is 16 years. Students are admitted into the University degree programmes through a competitive entrance examination (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination-UTME). It is organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

A candidate must also have an acceptable score in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examination or a Diploma or NCE with at least lower credit.

The candidate should possess a minimum of 5 credit passes at the SSCE or equivalent obtained at not more than 2 sittings in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics.

The B. Agriculture programme requires five credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE ‘O’ Level, including Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science, Mathematics, Physics and English Language.  However, every applicant must have attempted Physics and Mathematics at WASC/SSCE/GCE O’ Level.

The requirements of different programmes may be modified from time to time by the university Senate.

However, it could be obtained from the University Registry and JAMB’s information publications for potential students.

Is it Called Remedial or Pre-Degree in UAES?

At the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), 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 MOUAU.

Pre-Degree to Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Candidates applying for the pre-degree programmes should possess at least five ‘O’ Level credits in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics.

Open this link for official details about the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Pre-Degree Admission Requirements.

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

Direct-Entry Admission Requirements

Admission is based on a combination of ‘O’ Level results with the following qualifications:

  1. OND/ND (Distinction)
  2. HND (Credit)

iii. NCE (Double Major) at Credit Level

  1. OND/ND (Credit)
  2. NCE (Double Major/Merit Level)

Candidates with qualifications as in (i), (ii), and (iii) as listed above may be admitted into the 200 level, while those as in (iv) or (v) may be admitted into the 100 level.

Holders of the ND with a minimum of upper credit passes in addition to O-level credit passes are generally admitted into the 200 level of the programme.

While holders of HND certificates may be admitted into the 300 level except for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme.

The degree duration shown for most programmes is for UME candidates. Candidates with ND and HND or their equivalents spend fewer years in their programmes (as stated above), e.g. four or three years, respectively, in the B. Agric. compared to five years for UME candidates.

Do MOUAU Offer JUPEB or IJMB Programme?

MOUAU does not offer any advanced-level programmes.

However, prospective candidates can visit this page for more inquiries.

JUPEB to Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

On checking the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) website, unfortunately, there are no details about IJMB for admission into full-time undergraduate degree programmes. Despite that, I don’t need to include any admission requirements in this section.

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

Note: Prospective candidates should contact UAES for admission to the Undergraduate programme of their choice with their IJMB result.

IJMB to Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

On checking the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) website, unfortunately, there are no details about IJMB for admission into full-time undergraduate degree programmes. Despite that, I don’t need to include any admission requirements in this section.

For more inquiries about the MOUAU IJMB Admission Requirements, visit the official page via this link.

Note: Prospective candidates should contact UAES for admission to the Undergraduate programme of their choice with their IJMB result.

Inter-University Transfer Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

Candidates who wish to transfer from other universities into the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, are required to:

  • Purchase and complete the prescribed application form from the University Registry at Umudike.
  • Possesses the minimum entry requirements for admission into the university and the unique requirements of the proposed Department/ programme.
  • Ensure that the university’s admission office receives their academic transcripts and special reports (forwarded by appropriate officials of their former institutions).

For more inquiries about the MOUAU inter-university Admission Requirements, visit the official page via this link.

Intra-University Transfer Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

On checking the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) website, 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 should contact MOUAU for admission to the programme of their choice through the intra-University transfer means.

Part-Time Admission Requirements

For candidates who want to obtain a part-time Undergraduate degree with the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU). However, the MOUAU Degree Admission requirement is the same as the Full-Time requirement.

Note: the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is excluded from a part-time degree.

For more inquiries about the MOUAU Undergraduate Admission Requirements, visit the official page via this link.

Sandwich Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

On checking the website of the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES, 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.

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

HND to Undergraduate Degree Top-Up Admission Eligibility

On checking the website of the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES, 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, 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.

MOUAU 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

Below are the complete requirements for a Full-Time Postgraduate degree from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU).

Here, You’ll get information about the admission criteria for studying a Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) 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 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike.

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

Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate

Applicants shall hold a third-class Honours Bachelor’s degree from MOUAU or other institutions recognized by the Senate.

Or holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND) at the Distinction or Upper credit level or equivalent certificate of other institutions recognized by the Senate.

Master’s Degree Programme

Applicants must be graduates of MOUAU or other recognized Universities who have obtained the approved Bachelor’s degree with at least second-class Honours or its equivalent.

Or candidates with a third-class Honours degree from any recognized university and at least an Upper-Credit Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field.

Or Candidates who possess the Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a credit from a recognized institution.

Plus credit at the Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution or any other certificate or qualification that may be acceptable to the Senate.

Doctoral Degree (PhD) Programme

Candidates must be graduates of MOUAU or other recognized Universities with a first-class Bachelor’s degree.

Or a Master’s Degree in relevant disciplines with a Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale or at least 2.8 on a 4-point scale.

However, prospective candidates can visit this page for more inquiries. It contains details of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Postgraduate degree admission requirements.

Part-Time Admission Requirements

For candidates who want to obtain a Postgraduate, part-time degree with the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU). However, the MOUAU Degree Admission requirement is the same as the Full-Time requirement.

Note: the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is excluded from a part-time degree.

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

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