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Edo State University Uzairue (EDSU)Courses, Portals & Admission Guide

Edo State, Nigeria
EDSU, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State University

NELFUND Loan

Not Eligible

JAMB Cut-Off

150+

The general baseline cutoff is 150. However, premium programs like Medicine & Surgery, Law, and Nursing Science are highly competitive and practically require UTME aggregates well above 200 to secure admission.

Post-UTME Form

₦2,000

Est. Tuition

₦206k - ₦3.9M

EDSU operates a premium fee model. Arts/Social Sciences range from ₦205,650 to ₦450,000. Engineering and Computer Science are ₦603,500. Medical Laboratory Science is ₦1,225,625, Nursing is ₦1,844,375, Law is ₦1,991,250, and Medicine (MBBS) is ₦3,900,600. Note: MBBS students pay clinical fees of ₦500,000 at 300L and ₦1,000,000 for 400-600L. Nursing and MLS students pay ₦700,000 for clinicals from 300L. Mandatory fees include Edo Health Insurance (₦25,000), Learning Management System (₦40,000), and Matriculation Gown (₦20,000). Accommodation is strictly compulsory, ranging from ₦110,000 to ₦250,000.

Acceptance Fee

₦25,000

2nd Choice

Accepted

Overview

Edo State University Uzairue (formerly known as Edo University Iyamho) is a state-owned tertiary institution founded in 2016. Recognized for operating a premium educational model, EDSU is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including the CANVAS Learning Management System, making it a pioneer in modern digital education in West Africa.

Located along the Auchi-Abuja Road in Iyamho, the campus offers a highly secure, fully residential, and technology-driven environment. Students must reside in the university's designated lodges, ranging from regular multi-student rooms to premium private villas. The institution maintains strict academic and behavioral discipline while fostering an elite standard of living.

💡 Pro Tip: Admission into EDSU is straightforward for general courses if you meet the 150 JAMB cutoff and possess 5 O'Level credits. However, if you are applying for Medicine and Surgery, you must have your O'Level credits in a single sitting. For professionals with an HND, the EDSU 24-month Conversion Programme is an excellent pathway to upgrade your certification to a full B.Sc. degree.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) O'Level credit passes (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB) including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. However, for Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), the five credits must strictly be obtained at ONE sitting.

Direct Entry Rules

Direct Entry candidates require a minimum of Merit in NCE, Credit in OND/HND, a University degree, or IJMB/JUPEB/A-Level passes in relevant subjects, in addition to meeting the standard O'Level requirements.

Post UTME Screening Format

EDSU conducts an internal screening exercise. Inter-university transfer candidates are accepted provided they hold a minimum CGPA of 1.5, have their JAMB admission letter, forward their official transcripts, and purchase the ₦60,000 transfer form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is accommodation compulsory at Edo State University Uzairue?
Yes, accommodation is strictly compulsory for all students. Options range from Regular lodges with bunk beds (₦110,000 - ₦150,000) to Premium lodges (₦200,000) and Premium Villa lodges (₦250,000) which allow cooking.
How much are the school fees for Medicine and Nursing at EDSU?
The base tuition for Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) is ₦3,900,600, while Nursing is ₦1,844,375. Please note that from 300 Level, MBBS students pay an additional clinical fee of ₦500,000 - ₦1,000,000, and Nursing students pay an additional ₦700,000 for clinicals.
Does EDSU offer a Conversion programme for HND holders?
Yes, EDSU offers a 24-month Conversion Programme leading to a B.Sc. degree. Applicants must possess a minimum of a Lower Credit in their HND from a recognized institution and must have completed or been exempted from the NYSC. Tuition is ₦250,000 per session.
What are the requirements for a Master's degree at EDSU?
To qualify for a Master's degree (M.Sc., M.Eng, MBA, etc.), candidates must hold a minimum of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Degree from a recognized university, or possess a relevant Postgraduate Diploma at credit level.

Campuses

Main Campus

Km 7, Auchi-Abuja Road, Iyamho-Uzairue, Etsako West

Academic Faculties

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
  • Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
  • Nursing Science (BNSc)
Faculty of Arts and Communication
  • Broadcasting
  • English Language
  • History and International Studies
  • Journalism and Media Studies
  • Mass Communication
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
  • Accounting
  • Banking and Finance
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • Sociology
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Human Anatomy
  • Physiology
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
  • Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)
Faculty of Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Production Engineering
Faculty of Law
  • Law (LL.B)
Faculty of Science
  • Animal and Environmental Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Physics with Electronics
  • Plant Biology and Biotechnology
  • Software Engineering
Faculty of Education
  • Education and Arabic
  • Education and Biology
  • Education and Chemistry
  • Education and Christian Religious Studies
  • Education and Economics
  • Education and English Language
  • Education and Mathematics
  • Education and Physics

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