Before applying to ABU, you should familiarise yourself with the degree programmes offered. You will need to check that you meet all the relevant entry requirements, for both the faculty and the specific degree programme in which you are interested.
Undergraduate Degree Programme:
The University has established general academic requirements which shall apply to all students working towards a first degree. These requirements reflect the University’s commitment to a broad-based quality education. The main components of ABU’s undergraduate programmes are:
- Core curriculum in which students concentrate their studies and receive degrees
- Electives which permit students to take courses of their own choosing in consultation with their academic advisors
- General Studies Programme which acquaint students with the foundation of general education in the sciences, social sciences and humanities, as well as inculcating in the undergraduate students the essence of nationalism and morality.
Graduation:
To be awarded a first degree, the student must complete the following Credit Units, depending on the Faculty:
To be awarded a first degree, the student must complete the following Credit Units, depending on the Faculty:
4-years degree programmes: 120-150 Credit Units
5-years degree programmes: 150-190 Credit Units
6-years degree programmes: 190-225 Credit Units
Consistent with the new National Policy on Education i.e. the 6.3-3-4 system, 4-year undergraduate programmes are offered in the Faculties of Administration; Arts, Social Sciences; Education; Environmental Design (except Architecture, Building, Urban & Regional Planning and Textile Science & Technology).
The undergraduate programmes in the Faculties of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and in the Department of Architecture normally require a minimum of 6-years to complete.
Higher Degree Minimum Entry Requirements:
Candidates offered admission should fulfill the minimum entry requirements stated against the faculties into which they are admitted. All candidates should submit originals and 2 photo-copies of their certificates or result slips. Statements of result from schools are not acceptable. Similarly, birth certificates and state of origin declaration are to be submitted.
General Entry Requirements:
- Five relevant credits in SSCE, SC, GCE O/L or TC II Merits or equivalent obtained at not more than 2 sittings (TC II Merit is equivalent to O/L Credit).
- Two A/L passes plus three O/L credits in 3 other subjects, at not more than 2 sittings. Or, three A/L passes plus two OIL credits in 2 other subjects at not more than 2 sittings; two merits, two passes at TC II plus two NCE merit passes, including Major Subject and Education.
- National or ABU Diploma with Merit or Lower Credit grade, including at least Four O/L credits in SSCE/GCE or equivalent.
- Transfer candidates into classified degree programmes should have a minimum CGPA of 1.50, and 2.40 for non-classified degree programmes
English Language Requirement:
- Credit in English Language at SSCE, GCE O/L or equivalent.
- Merit in English Language in TC II Examination.
- A Pass in the HSC, A/L General Paper, English Literature, or NCE
- General English.
- Credit in IJMB English Languages.
Mathematics Requirement:
- A Credit in Mathematics is required for all Science, Social/Management, Science-based courses, except where it is stated otherwise.
- Credit grade in IJMB Basic Mathematics