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Does Madonna write Post-UTME? Yes. The general JAMB cut-off mark is 150. Estimated school fees range from ₦228k to ₦2.0M, and the acceptance fee is ₦90,000. Verify all details on the Visit Madonna website.
NELFUND Loan
Not Eligible
JAMB Cut-Off
150+
The baseline JAMB cut-off mark for Madonna University is 150. Professional programmes carry higher tiered minimums: Law (190), Medicine and Surgery (180), Nursing Science (170), and Pharmacy (160). These figures are set by the university each admission cycle verify current numbers on the official admission portal before applying.
Post-UTME Form
N/A
Est. Tuition
₦228k - ₦2.0M
Tuition is heavily tiered by course. Arts, Education, and basic Sciences generally range between ₦228,000 and ₦356,000 per session. Engineering and Law range from ₦600,000 to ₦800,000. Pharmacy and Nursing range from roughly ₦800,000 to ₦1,500,000. Medicine and Surgery is priced highest of all, at approximately ₦1,800,000 to ₦2,000,000 per session. Note: Madonna operates a strict 100% boarding system; separate fees apply for mandatory accommodation, medicals, campus security, and utility dues.
Acceptance Fee
₦90,000
2nd Choice
Accepted
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Madonna Admission Requirements (O'Level & Direct Entry)
Direct Entry Rules
Direct Entry candidates must possess valid A'Level, JUPEB, ND, HND, or NCE qualifications with acceptable grades. They must also apply through the university's online admission portal and undergo the mandatory physical and medical screening.
Post UTME Screening Format
Madonna University does NOT charge for its screening or admission forms; they are entirely FREE. Furthermore, they do not conduct a written Post-UTME aptitude test. Instead, candidates must physically visit the Admissions Office at any of the three campuses (Elele, Okija, or Akpugo) with their original credentials for an oral interview. Following this, they must undergo a mandatory comprehensive medical examination at the Madonna University Medical Centre.
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Madonna JAMB Subject Combination & Admission Requirements by Course
Step-by-step requirements, safe target scores, and subject combinations for specific courses.
Nursing ScienceSafe Target: 190 - 210High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Valid A' Level, JUPEB, ND, HND, or NCE qualification with acceptable grades in relevant science subjects
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening, per Madonna's general Direct Entry policy.
- 1Score at least 170 on JAMB UTME above the 150 general baseline and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Elele Campus Rivers State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening at the Madonna University Medical Centre, Elele Campus.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 150000 Naira acceptance fee.
Nursing Science is offered exclusively at the Elele Campus under the Faculty of Health Sciences. Unlike Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science permits O'Level results combined across up to 2 sittings. Nursing licensure in Nigeria is governed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria NMCN - confirm Madonna's current NMCN accreditation status directly with the Faculty.
Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)Safe Target: 220 - 250Extreme+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, in not more than 1 sitting(s).
- •Valid A' Level, JUPEB, ND, or HND qualification with strong grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score at least 180 on JAMB UTME and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains all 5 required credit passes English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics in exactly ONE sitting.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Elele Campus Rivers State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening at the Madonna University Medical Centre, Elele Campus.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 300000 Naira acceptance fee, the highest of any Madonna programme.
Medicine and Surgery is offered exclusively at the Elele Campus, and is Madonna's most expensive and most competitive programme. The published 180 minimum is well below what Medicine realistically requires nationally, so the safe target range reflects that reality. Medical licensure in Nigeria requires MDCN accreditation - confirm Madonna's current MDCN accreditation status directly with the Faculty.
Pharmacy (B.Pharm)Safe Target: 190 - 210High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Valid A' Level, JUPEB, ND, or HND qualification with strong grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score at least 160 on JAMB UTME and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Elele Campus Rivers State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening at the Madonna University Medical Centre, Elele Campus.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 150000 Naira acceptance fee.
Pharmacy is offered exclusively at the Elele Campus. Pharmacy licensure in Nigeria requires PCN accreditation - confirm Madonna's current PCN accreditation status directly with the Faculty.
Law (LL.B)Safe Target: 210 - 230High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Literature-in-English, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes in relevant Arts/Social Science subjects
- •ND/JUPEB at Lower Credit in a related discipline
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score at least 190 on JAMB UTME, the highest minimum of any programme, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and Literature-in-English, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Okija Campus Anambra State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening - Law is based at Okija, not Elele.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 150000 Naira acceptance fee.
Law is based at the Okija Campus, a common source of confusion per Madonna's own admission guidance. Your academic_structure lists two departments (Jurisprudence and International Law; Public and Private Law) - these are specializations within the one LLB admission process, not separately admitted courses. Law accreditation for eligibility into the Nigerian Law School is governed by the Council of Legal Education CLE - confirm Madonna's current CLE accreditation status directly with the Faculty.
Medical Laboratory ScienceSafe Target: 190 - 210High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Valid A' Level, JUPEB, ND, or HND qualification with strong grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as your science subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Elele Campus Rivers State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Medical Laboratory Science licensure in Nigeria requires MLSCN Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria accreditation - confirm Madonna's current MLSCN accreditation status directly with the Faculty.
Mass CommunicationSafe Target: 170 - 190High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes in relevant Arts/Social Science subjects
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in a related field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Okija Campus Anambra State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Mass Communication now sits under the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, formed in December 2023 when NUC directed the unbundling of the traditional Mass Communication discipline nationally into separate specializations. The faculty was launched at the Okija Campus - confirm directly with Madonna whether all four communication programmes are taught there or split across campuses.
Public RelationsSafe Target: 160 - 180Moderate+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes in relevant Arts/Social Science subjects
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in a related field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Okija Campus Anambra State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Another specialization from the late-2023 unbundling of Mass Communication - confirm its exact JAMB subject combination directly with the Faculty.
Civil EngineeringSafe Target: 180 - 200High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Mathematics and Physics
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in a related Engineering field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Akpugo Campus Enugu State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening - all Engineering programmes are based at Akpugo, not Elele or Okija.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Civil Engineering is offered exclusively at the Akpugo Campus, per Madonna's own admission guidance flagging this campus mix-up as a common fresher mistake.
Chemical EngineeringSafe Target: 180 - 200High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Mathematics and Physics
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in a related Engineering field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Akpugo Campus Enugu State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Chemical Engineering is offered exclusively at the Akpugo Campus.
Mechanical EngineeringSafe Target: 180 - 200High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Mathematics and Physics
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in a related Engineering field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Akpugo Campus Enugu State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Mechanical Engineering is offered exclusively at the Akpugo Campus.
Electrical Electronics EngineeringSafe Target: 180 - 200High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Mathematics and Physics
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in a related Engineering field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Akpugo Campus Enugu State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Electrical Electronics Engineering is offered exclusively at the Akpugo Campus.
Computer EngineeringSafe Target: 190 - 210High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Mathematics and Physics
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in a related Engineering or Computing field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Akpugo Campus Enugu State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Computer Engineering is offered exclusively at the Akpugo Campus - one of the more in-demand Engineering programmes given the tech-sector overlap.
Petroleum EngineeringSafe Target: 200 - 220High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Mathematics and Physics
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in a related Engineering field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Akpugo Campus Enugu State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Petroleum Engineering is offered exclusively at the Akpugo Campus - one of the higher-demand Engineering specializations given the sector's earning prospects, so it's set above the general Engineering range.
AccountancySafe Target: 170 - 190Moderate+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Economics or Accounting
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in Accounting or a related field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics and Economics as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and Economics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Okija Campus Anambra State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Accountancy is offered under the Faculty of Management Sciences at the Okija Campus - also a common entry point for Madonna's HND-to-Degree Top-Up style postgraduate pathways.
Banking and FinanceSafe Target: 160 - 180Moderate+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Economics or Accounting
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in a related Management field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics and Economics as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and Economics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Okija Campus Anambra State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Banking and Finance is offered under the Faculty of Management Sciences at the Okija Campus.
Business AdministrationSafe Target: 160 - 180Moderate+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Economics or a related subject
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in a related Management field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics and Economics as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and Economics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Okija Campus Anambra State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Business Administration is offered under the Faculty of Management Sciences at the Okija Campus.
MarketingSafe Target: 150 - 170Low+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Economics or a related subject
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in a related Management field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics and Economics as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and Economics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Okija Campus Anambra State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Marketing is offered under the Faculty of Management Sciences at the Okija Campus - typically the most accessible of the Management Sciences programmes.
BiochemistrySafe Target: 190 - 210High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Chemistry and Biology
- •ND Upper Credit in a related Science field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Elele Campus Rivers State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Biochemistry is offered under the Faculty of Science and Computing at the Elele Campus - a common pathway for candidates originally aiming for Medicine or the health sciences.
MicrobiologySafe Target: 180 - 200High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Biology and Chemistry
- •ND Upper Credit in a related Science field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Biology and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Elele Campus Rivers State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Microbiology is offered under the Faculty of Science and Computing at the Elele Campus.
Computer ScienceSafe Target: 190 - 210High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Mathematics and Physics
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in Computer Science or a related field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Elele Campus Rivers State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Computer Science is offered under the Faculty of Science and Computing at the Elele Campus - consistently one of the most sought-after programmes nationally.
Software EngineeringSafe Target: 190 - 210High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes including Mathematics and Physics
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in Computer Science or a related field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Elele Campus Rivers State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Software Engineering is offered under the Faculty of Science and Computing at the Elele Campus.
Cyber SecuritySafe Target: 190 - 210High+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •Two A' Level passes in Mathematics and Physics, or Mathematics and Computer Science
- •ND/HND Upper Credit in Computer Science or a related field
Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the online portal and complete the mandatory oral interview and medical screening.
- 1Score within the safe target range on JAMB UTME with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects, and select Madonna as First Choice, or process a JAMB Change of Institution if you didn't.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- 3Complete the FREE online application on the official portal (madonna.skool-board.com).
- 4Pay the 30000 Naira Medical Test fee via the registration portal or Quickteller.
- 5Visit the Elele Campus Rivers State Admissions Office for the mandatory oral interview and original credentials screening.
- 6Undergo the mandatory medical screening.
- 7Upon offer of admission, accept the offer on JAMB CAPS and pay the 50000 Naira acceptance fee.
Cyber Security is offered under the Faculty of Science and Computing at the Elele Campus - a newer, increasingly in-demand programme nationally.
About Madonna & Campus Life
Founded in 1999 by the Very Rev. Fr. Prof. E.M.P Edeh, Madonna University holds the prestigious title of being the first private Catholic university in Nigeria. Renowned for its motto 'Decency in Education and Morals', the institution places an exceptionally high premium on discipline and academic excellence. Madonna operates a unique tri-campus system: Elele in Rivers State (housing Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Computing), Okija in Anambra State (housing Law, Management, and Arts), and Akpugo in Enugu State (exclusively dedicated to Engineering).
Campus life at Madonna University is highly structured, disciplined, and strictly residential. Every student is mandated to live in the university's excellent boarding facilities, ensuring a focused and secure environment free from cultism and strikes. The university is deeply rooted in its Catholic heritage, providing an atmosphere that champions moral rectitude, regular medical check-ups, and holistic student development.
💡 Pro Tip: Gaining admission to Madonna University requires a baseline JAMB score of 140 (though 200+ is strongly recommended for Medical and Legal programs). Uniquely, the university's screening form is completely FREE. Candidates do not write an exam; instead, they undergo an oral interview and a strict medical screening at any of the campuses. You do not necessarily need to have chosen Madonna initially, as they accept JAMB Change of Institution candidates. Ensure your O'Level subjects are correctparticularly for Medicine, which strictly requires a one-sitting result.
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Madonna University uses a highly strategic admission model: the Post-UTME application form is 100% FREE, and there is no physical written exam. Instead, you are invited for an oral interview and a mandatory, rigorous medical screening. Do not let the 'Free Form' deceive you into thinking the process is cheap. If you are offered admission into premium courses, the financial reality sets in immediately. While standard courses pay a ₦50,000 acceptance fee, Law and Pharmacy demand ₦150,000, and Medicine & Surgery requires a massive ₦300,000 just to accept the offer before you even touch the ₦1.5 million tuition. Furthermore, if you are applying for Medicine, do not attempt to combine WAEC and NECO; the university strictly enforces a 'One Sitting' rule for the five core science subjects.
Campus Survival
If you are admitted to Madonna, forget about renting an off-campus lodge. The university operates a ruthless 100% boarding policy; every single student must live inside the campus hostels. The biggest trap for freshers is misunderstanding the university's geography. Madonna is not one campusit is three campuses spread across three completely different states! If you are studying Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or Computer Science, you are heading to the Main Campus in Elele, Rivers State. If you are studying Law, Arts, or Management, you are going to Okija in Anambra State. If you are studying Engineering, you will be stationed at the Akpugo Campus in Enugu State. Do not board a bus to Rivers State if your admission letter says 'Faculty of Engineering', or you will spend an entire day traveling back to Enugu.
Madonna Campuses
Elele Campus (Main Campus)
1 Madonna University Road, Elele, Ikwerre
Okija Campus
Okija, Ihiala
Akpugo Campus (Faculty of Engineering)
Akpugo, Nkanu West
Frequently Asked Questions About Madonna Admission
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