It is very important that you know the admission requirements of your dream institution before applying for admission into the institution. The reason is because, those requirements are used by the institution to determine candidates who are eligible for admission. Recently, I noticed that many aspirants of the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) usually search the internet to know the UTME and Direct Entry requirements for admission into the school, and that is why i decided to share all the requirements for admission into UNN today.

Another reason why I am doing this is because, I am a student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka as at the time this post was written, and I know what it really takes to gain admission into the university.

I therefore enjoin you to take every information contained in this page very seriously. If you really want to gain admission into UNN this year, you must meet all the requirements of the university. Before I will go into the crux of today’s topic, I would like to disclose some of the important things you need to know about admission into UNN.

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About the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

Name: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).

Current Vice Chancellor: Professor Benjamin Ozumba

Established: 1960

Motto: To Restore the Dignity of Man

Founder: Nnamdi Azikiwe

Website: Unn.edu.ng

UNN is one of the biggest and most populated universities in Nigeria. It is in fact, the indigenous university of Nigeria because, the university was established in 1960 (the same year Nigeria got her independence). Currently, UNN ranks top 5 in almost all the rankings of institutions in Nigeria I have seen this year. The university is known in both Nigeria and other parts of the world.

When it comes to offering admission to aspirants, it is very difficult to gain admission into UNN because many students struggle to gain the same admission every year.

Thus, the university usually increase the requirements for admission so that only the best aspirants will be able to gain admission into the institution.

UNN General JAMB Cutoff marks for 2024/2025

Apparently, UNN JAMB cut off mark for 2024/2025 is not officially out because JAMB has just concluded it’s examination. It will take some months before the official cutoff marks are released for every university. That notwithstanding, the cut off mark for last year was 180 and it seems that will also apply to this year (except a different decision is reached after JAMB meeting with universities in Nigeria later this year).

What this means is that, anyone who doesn’t score, at least, 180 in JAMB UTME will not be able to gain admission into the University even with the best WAEC grades. This is why it is advisable to prepare for JAMB properly if you want to gain admission into UNN. It is important to also not that this cutoff mark may differ depending on the course of study. For example, Law aspirants are expected to score even higher than that.

List of Courses Offered in The University Of Nigeria (UNN) 2024

Bellow is the full list of courses offered in the University Of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN):

1. Agric Extension Services
2. Agricultural Economics
3. Agriculture
4. Animal Science
5. Archaeology
6. Art (combined Honours)
7. Accountancy/Accounting
8. Adult Education
9. Agricultural Science And Education
10. Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering
11. Architecture
12. Business Education
13. Banking And Finance
14. Biochemistry
15. Biological Science(s)
16. Botany
17. Business Management
18. Crop Science
19. Computer Science
20. Civil Engineering
21. Computer Education
22. Computer With Statistics
23. Creative Arts
24. Dentistry And Dental Surgery
25. Electrical Engineering
26. Electronic Engineering
27. Estate Management
28. Education & Social Science
29. Education And Chemistry
30. Education Arts
31. Education Science
32. English And Literary Studies
33. Fine Art/Fine And Applied Arts
34. French
35. French With German / Russian
36. History
37. Law
38. Languages
39. Linguistics
40. Library And Information Science
41. Linguistics Igbo And Other African Languages
42. Music
43. Philosophy
44. Religious Studies
45. Russian
46. Theatre And Film Studies
47. Guidance & Counselling
48. Health Education
49. Home Economics And Education
50. Industrial Technical Education
51. Physical Education
52. Mechanical Engineering
53. Surveying And Geoinformatics
54. Urban And Regional Planning
55. Medical Laboratory Science
56. Medical Rehabilitation
57. Medicine And Surgery
58. Nursing/Nursing Sceince
59. Pharmacy
60. Radiography
61. Geology
62. Mathematics
63. Microbiology
64. Physics and Astronomy
65. Physics/Astrology
66. Pure And Applied Chemistry
67. Pure And Industrial Chemistry
68. Statistics Zoology
69. Food Science And Technology
70. Home Science
71. Nutrition And Dietetics
72. Soil Science
73. Marketing
74. Public Administration And Local Govenment
75. B.A. (Single & Combined Hons) In Modern 
76. German
77. Veterinary Medicine

Now that you know some important information about gaining admission into UNN, I will disclose the UTME and Direct Entry requirements for admission into the university. Please pay good attention to the information below.

UNN Admission Requirements for UTME Candidates 2024

Below are the admission requirements for UTME admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN):

• Candidates must have at least, 5 (five) Credit grade in five subjects (English and Mathematics inclusive) in their O’level result(s). In the case, O’level result could be WAEC/NECO/GCE or any other equivalent result.
• Candidates must make the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) their first choice of institution during JAMB registration. UNN does not accept second choice candidates for admission.
• Candidates must be 16 years of age at the time admission it offered.
• Candidates are required to score at least, 180 in JAMB UTME examination as that will make them eligible to take UNN post UTME examination.
• Candidates must participate in UNN post UTME examination and must perform very well in the examination in order to be admitted.

Note: UNN accepts two sitting results for admission. Thus, if you wish to combine two results for admission, you can actually do that. You might want to read my article on how to combine WAEC and NECO results for admission into any institution in Nigeria here.

Also read: How many admission list does UNN releases every year? See answer here

UNN Direct Entry admission requirements 2024

Below are the requirements for direct entry admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN):

• For Direct Entry admission, candidates must possess two passes at the IJMB Advanced Level Examination, Cambridge moderated Schools of Basic Studies Terminal Examination, JUPEB or Institute of Baccalaureate from recognised institutions with SSCE/GCE, NTS/NBC credits equivalent in three other subjects.
• Direct entry candidates who wish to gain admission into the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) must purchase the university’s DE form through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
• Direct entry candidates are also expected to make the University of Nigeria, Nsukka their first choice of institution during registration. This is a very important requirement because UNN does not consider second choice candidates for admission.

For more information about JAMB Direct Entry form, i enjoin you to read my recently published articles on JAMB Direct Entry application for this academic session.

NOTE: Another important requirement for admission into UNN that is worth mentioning even though not officially disclosed by the school authorities is decency. In UNN, students are expected to exhibit some sort of decency in public (especially inside of school).

For example, UNN students are not allowed to steal, engage in prostitution, fight or dance seductively in the school. This is a very important requirement for admission because students will sign never to engage in activities like this before clearance. Over the years, students have also been rusticated and punished severely for not meeting the requirement. Consequently, you must be ready to keep to this rules for you to gain admission.

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UNN Academic Structure

UNN’s academic structure, which is divided into faculties covering the arts, sciences, business administration, engineering, and other fields, emphasises the university’s dedication to offering a wide range of learning opportunities. A testimony to UNN’s commitment to specialisation and competence, each faculty member serves as a conduit for the wide range of academic interests held by the student population.

This dynamic academic environment supports a comprehensive approach to information transmission in addition to accommodating a wide range of student interests. Because to UNN’s dedication to a strong academic framework, students are guaranteed to acquire specialised knowledge in their subjects of study as well as an interdisciplinary viewpoint that equips them for the challenges of the real world.

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By way of conclusion, i must inform you again that UNN will not offer admission to candidates that do not meet up with all the requirements of the institution. Thus, you are not supposed to joke with the information contained in this page if you really want to gain admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

In all, it is important to note that even after gaining admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) the school still have the discretion to throw you out if you perform poor. Usually, this is after a stipulated number of times. For example, students who fail more than 7 times in the Faculty of Law are asked by the school to forfeiture admission. This is also why it seems that every student of UNN are serious with their students.

Coupled with the above, undergraduate students who intend to further their education in the same school find it easier to gain admission. However, if you are from the university and intend to further your education somewhere else, it is important that you keep good relationship with the lecturers because you might need their recommended or comment to gain admission. This is apparently where I will stop for today. I hope that after reading this post, aspirants will no longer ask me; “What are the requirements for admission into UNN?”. As you can see, everything about UNN admission requirements have been explained here.

Meanwhile, if you still have any question or contribution on this topic, I would like to hear you. Kindly use the comment section below to send any question concerning UNN admission requirements for 2024/2025 academic session.

Edeh Samuel Chukwuemeka ACMC

Edeh Samuel Chukwuemeka, ACMC, is a lawyer and a certified mediator/conciliator in Nigeria. He is also a developer with knowledge in various programming languages. Samuel is determined to leverage his skills in technology, SEO, and legal practice to revolutionize the legal profession worldwide by creating web and mobile applications that simplify legal research. Sam is also passionate about educating and providing valuable information to people.