Abia State University (ABSU)Courses, Portals & Admission Guide
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JAMB Cut-Off
150+
The baseline JAMB cut-off mark is 150 for regular programs. However, highly competitive professional courses such as Medicine & Surgery, Nursing Science, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Law strictly demand much higher aggregate scores (often 200+).
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦120k - ₦600k
As a State University, ABSU's school fees are tiered based on the program and level of study. Regular Arts, Sciences, and Education courses cost between ₦120,000 and ₦170,000 per session. Professional courses are significantly more expensive: Law (approx. ₦250k–₦350k), Nursing/Medical Lab (approx. ₦300k–₦450k), and Medicine & Surgery (approx. ₦500k–₦600k). Freshmen also pay specialized developmental and ICT levies.
Acceptance Fee
₦50,000
2nd Choice
Accepted
Overview
Abia State University (ABSU) is a premier state-owned higher institution in Nigeria. Established in 1981, ABSU operates a highly functional collegiate system. It is renowned for its academic rigor, maintaining 10 specialized faculties encompassing everything from rigorous programs in Biology and Physical Sciences to premier professional degrees in Optometry, Pharmacy, Law, Medicine, and Business Administration.
ABSU operates a multi-campus system. The expansive Main Campus in Uturu houses the majority of the faculties (Medicine, Humanities, Sciences, Engineering), administrative buildings, and student hostels. The Aba Campus is tailored for professional flexibility, hosting the Faculties of Law and Business Administration right in the commercial heart of the state. Umuahia houses the Agriculture faculty. The university provides an academically competitive environment backed by a robust e-Library and online portal system.
💡 Pro Tip: Admission to ABSU is highly accessible but merit-driven. The university offers a flexible 150 baseline cut-off mark and allows non-first-choice candidates to participate in screening, provided they eventually process a Change of Institution. Candidates targeting Medicine, Nursing, Law, or Pharmacy must secure high scores in JAMB. Alternatively, candidates can bypass UTME entirely by enrolling in the 12-month JUPEB programme for Direct Entry into 200-Level. Ensure your O'Level results are uploaded to JAMB CAPS, as ABSU evaluates based on an online aggregate screening system.
Admission Requirements
Direct Entry Rules
All Direct Entry candidates are qualified to participate in the screening exercise. They must hold an ND, HND, NCE, or a recognized foundation certificate like JUPEB/IJMB with a minimum of Lower Credit or merit in related disciplines. Candidates transitioning through the ABSU JUPEB programme are guaranteed 200-Level admission consideration upon successful completion.
Post UTME Screening Format
ABSU utilizes a rigorous online document screening exercise. Candidates must log into the portal to pay the ₦2,000 screening fee via debit card or at designated banks (ABSU Micro-Finance, Signature, First Bank, Eco Bank, Zenith, Fidelity, Union, or UBA). Candidates must then upload their UTME scores and O'Level/Degree results to both the ABSU portal and the JAMB CAPS portal. Failure to register for this online screening leads to automatic disqualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Official Portal ↗Campuses
Uturu Campus (Main)
Uturu, Isuikwuato LGA, Isuikwuato
Aba Campus
Aba, Aba South
Umuahia Campus
Umuahia, Umuahia North
Academic Faculties
Faculty of Agriculture
- •Agricultural Economics & Extension
- •Animal Science & Fisheries
- •Crop Production & Protection
- •Food Science & Technology
- •Soil Science
Faculty of Biology and Physical Sciences
- •Animal & Environmental Biology
- •Biochemistry
- •Computer Science
- •Industrial Chemistry
- •Industrial Physics
- •Mathematics
- •Microbiology
- •Plant Science & Biotechnology
- •Statistics
Faculty of Business Administration
- •Accountancy
- •Banking & Finance
- •Business Administration
- •Economics
- •Management
- •Marketing
Faculty of Education
- •Business Education
- •Curriculum & Teaching Education
- •Education / Accountancy
- •Education / Agriculture Science
- •Education / Biology
- •Education / Business Studies
- •Education / Chemistry
- •Education / Economics
- •Education / English
- •Education / Fine Art
- •Education / French
- •Education / Geography
- •Education / History
- •Education / Igbo
- •Education / Library Science
- •Education / Mathematics
- •Education / Physics
- •Education / Political Science
- •Education / Religion
- •Education / Social Studies
- •Education Government
- •Education Guidance and Counselling
- •Educational Foundation
- •Educational Management and Planning
- •Home Economics and Education
- •Psychological Foundation
- •Science Education
- •Vocational Education
Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Studies
- •Architecture
- •Building Technology
- •Civil Engineering
- •Computer Engineering
- •Electrical / Electronic Engineering
- •Estate Management
- •Mechanical Engineering
- •Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- •Urban and Regional Planning
Faculty of Humanities
- •English Language & Literature
- •Foreign Language & Translation Studies
- •History & International Relations
- •Igbo
- •Linguistics & Communication Studies
- •Philosophy
- •Religious Studies
Faculty of Law
- •Law
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- •Human Anatomy
- •Human Physiology
- •Medical Biochemistry
- •Medical Laboratory Science
- •Medicine & Surgery
- •Nursing Science
- •Optometry
- •Public Health
Faculty of Pharmacy
- •Pharmacy
Faculty of Social Sciences
- •Information Science
- •Library & Information Science
- •Mass Communication
- •Political Science
- •Public Administration
- •Sociology
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