Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)Courses, Portals & Admission Guide
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JAMB Cut-Off
160+
UNIZIK operates a highly strict tiered cut-off system. Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Lab Science, Radiography, Law, Mass Communication, Computer Science, and mainstream Engineering courses strictly demand 200+. Other specific sciences and arts require 180, while education and lesser competitive courses sit at 150/160.
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦95k - ₦163k
Following a recent schedule update, new students (Year 1) pay a consolidated fee of ₦162,500 (which covers standard tuition, ICT services, medicals, certificate verification, and files). All returning students (Year 2 and above) pay a flat rate of ₦95,000 per session. UNIZIK enforces strict payment deadlines; late fee payments attract severe penalties starting from an extra ₦20,000 in the first week of delay, climbing to ₦40,000+ thereafter.
Acceptance Fee
₦65,000
2nd Choice
Not Accepted
Overview
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), located in Awka, Anambra State, is a prestigious federal university established in 1991. Named after the legendary Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the university is highly acclaimed across Nigeria for its robust academic programs. It operates a massive multi-campus system with specialized hubs across five locations: the core disciplines in Awka, Medicine and Health Sciences in Nnewi (Oko-Ofia), Pharmaceutical Sciences in Agulu, and Agriculture in Ifite-Ogwari.
Life at UNIZIK is dynamic, culturally vibrant, and highly competitive. The university integrates deep tech solutions into its administration, evident in its fully digitized student portals where school fees, course registrations, and clearance are strictly managed. It caters to diverse learning needs by offering traditional Full-Time programs alongside its highly patronized Continuous Education Programme (CEP), JUPEB, and Sandwich courses.
💡 Pro Tip: Admission into UNIZIK is highly sought-after. You must make it your first choice. UNIZIK does not conduct a physical Post-UTME exam; instead, they use an automated 70:30 grading formula. 70% of your aggregate comes from your JAMB score, and 30% from the O'Level grades of the 4 subjects you wrote in JAMB. If you cleared those 4 subjects in a single sitting, you get an automatic 10-point bonus! Ensure your O'Level results are properly uploaded on JAMB CAPS and cross-check your subject combinations, as errors will lead to automatic disqualification.
Admission Requirements
Direct Entry Rules
Direct Entry candidates must possess OND, HND, First Degree, or A'Level in relevant disciplines. Most importantly, DE candidates must physically forward hard copies of their academic transcripts and JAMB E-slip to the Registrar's office before the screening deadline, or their admission will not be processed.
Post UTME Screening Format
UNIZIK conducts a strictly online document-based screening; candidates do NOT travel to Awka to write a physical CBT exam. Candidates register via apply.unizik.edu.ng, pay ₦2,000, and upload their O'Level results. The portal's algorithm automatically computes your aggregate score. It is absolutely mandatory to upload your O'Level results to the JAMB CAPS portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the single-sitting bonus at UNIZIK?
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What is the Continuous Education Programme (CEP) at UNIZIK?
Are all UNIZIK courses taught at the Awka campus?
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Official Portal ↗Campuses
Awka Campus (Main Campus)
Along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka South
Nnewi Campus (Oko-Ofia Premises)
Okofia, Nnewi North
Nnewi Campus (Teaching Hospital)
Nnewi, Nnewi North
Agulu Premises
Agulu, Anaocha
Ifite-Ogwari Premises
Ifite-Ogwari, Ayamelum
Academic Faculties
Faculty of Agriculture (Ifite-Ogwari Campus)
- •Agricultural Economics and Extension
- •Animal Science and Technology
- •Crop Science and Horticulture
- •Fisheries and Aquaculture
- •Food Science and Technology
- •Forestry and Wildlife Management
- •Soil Science and Land Resources Management
Faculty of Arts
- •Chinese Studies
- •English Language and Literature
- •History and International Studies
- •Igbo, African and Communication Studies
- •Linguistics
- •Modern European Languages
- •Music
- •Philosophy
- •Religion and Human Relations
- •Theatre and Film Studies
Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
- •Chemical Pathology
- •Haematology
- •Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
- •Pathology
- •Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- •Anatomy
- •Human Biochemistry
- •Human Physiology
Faculty of Biosciences
- •Applied Biochemistry
- •Applied Microbiology and Brewing
- •Botany
- •Parasitology and Entomology
- •Zoology
Faculty of Education
- •Adult and Continuing Education
- •Early Childhood and Primary Education
- •Education Management and Policy
- •Educational Foundation
- •Guidance and Counselling
- •Human Kinetics and Health Education
- •Library and Information Science
- •Science Education
- •Technology and Vocational Education
Faculty of Engineering
- •Agricultural / Bioresources Engineering
- •Chemical Engineering
- •Civil Engineering
- •Electrical Engineering
- •Electronics / Computer Engineering
- •Industrial / Production Engineering
- •Mechanical Engineering
- •Metallurgical / Material Engineering
- •Petroleum Engineering
- •Polymer / Textile Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- •Architecture
- •Building
- •Environmental Management
- •Estate Management
- •Fine and Applied Arts
- •Geography and Meteorology
- •Quantity Surveying
- •Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology
- •Environmental Health Science
- •Medical Lab Science
- •Medical Rehabilitation
- •Nursing Sciences
- •Nutrition and Dietetics
- •Radiography
Faculty of Law
- •Law
Faculty of Management Sciences
- •Accountancy / Accounting
- •Banking & Finance
- •Business Administration
- •Cooperative Economics & Management
- •Entrepreneurship
- •Marketing
- •Public Administration
Faculty of Medicine (Nnewi Campus)
- •Anaesthesiology
- •Community Medicine
- •Internal Medicine
- •Mental Health
- •Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- •Ophthalmology
- •Paediatrics
- •Radiology
- •Surgery
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Agulu Premises)
- •Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management
- •Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology
- •Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry
- •Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology
- •Pharmacognosy and Traditional Medicine
- •Pharmacology and Toxicology
Faculty of Physical Sciences
- •Applied Geophysics
- •Computer Science
- •Cyber Security
- •Geological Sciences
- •Industrial Chemistry
- •Industrial Physics
- •Information Technology
- •Mathematics
- •Software Engineering
- •Statistics
Faculty of Social Sciences
- •Economics
- •Mass Communication
- •Political Science
- •Psychology
- •Sociology and Anthropology
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