NELFUND Loan
Not Eligible
JAMB Cut-Off
140+
The baseline JAMB cut-off mark for general admission is 140. However, premium programs like Nursing Science, Law, and Medical Laboratory Science are highly competitive and require much higher scores.
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦382k - ₦897k
Paul University operates a strict tiered fee system. For Freshmen: Nursing Science is ₦897,000; Law is ₦887,000; Health Sciences (Physiotherapy, Radiography, MLS) is ₦542,000. Returning students pay slightly less (e.g., Nursing ₦875,000). The university strictly segregates payments: Law fees go to FCMB, Nursing to Zenith Bank, Medical Health matters to Fidelity Bank, and other faculties to Millennium MFB. Do not pay into personal accounts.
Acceptance Fee
₦20,000
2nd Choice
Accepted
Paul University, Awka (PUA) is a private, Christian university established in 2009 by the Bishops of the five ecclesiastical provinces of the Anglican Communion. Located in the heart of Anambra State, the university is deeply committed to academic excellence, moral discipline, and the provision of affordable tertiary education. Recently, it has significantly expanded its academic portfolio, unbundling into massive specialized faculties including Medical Sciences (offering B.NSC Nursing, D.PT Physiotherapy, and B.RAD Radiography), Computing Sciences, and Engineering.
The Paul University campus provides a secure, fully residential environment conducive to focused learning and spiritual growth. The university consciously integrates practical, entrepreneurial skills into its curriculum to ensure graduates are globally competitive and self-reliant. Students engage in vibrant chapel activities, sports, and utilize well-equipped research laboratories. The university operates robust online portals to manage student lifecycles, from UTME and JUPEB screening to CEP/HND upgrades.
💡 Pro Tip: Getting admitted into Paul University is highly straightforward if you meet the minimum JAMB score of 140 and possess five relevant O'Level credits. The university welcomes candidates who did not initially choose them, provided they effect a JAMB Change of Institution. Online registration requires a ₦2,000 application fee, paid directly to specific banks based on your intended faculty. Once admitted, prepare to pay a ₦20,000 acceptance fee and a ₦5,000 portal access fee. Prospective Nursing and Law students should prepare for premium tuition tiers (₦897,000 and ₦887,000 respectively).
Direct Entry candidates must possess an ND, NCE, or JUPEB certificate. Candidates who successfully complete the Paul University 1-year JUPEB programme gain automatic Direct Entry into 200-Level. JUPEB applicants must pay a ₦10,000 application fee.
The university uses an online document screening system. Candidates must pay a ₦2,000 application fee to the specified bank for their faculty, then complete the online form by inputting their bank teller number. Uploading O'Level results to the JAMB CAPS portal is strictly mandatory.
Visit the official university portal for the latest admission screening updates.
Official Portal ↗Main Campus
No. 1 Paul University Road, Awka South
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