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Quick Facts: PUA Admission 2026

Does PUA write Post-UTME? Yes. The general JAMB cut-off mark is 140. Estimated school fees range from ₦382k to ₦897k, and the acceptance fee is ₦20,000. Verify all details on the Visit PUA website.

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

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PUA Admission Requirements (O'Level & Direct Entry)

Candidates must possess at least five (5) O'Level credit passes in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and English Language, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings. Paul University warmly accepts candidates who did not originally choose them in JAMB, provided they effect a 'Change of Institution' on the JAMB portal.

Direct Entry Rules

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.

Post UTME Screening Format

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.

Expected Clearance Documents for PUA

Paul University Admission Letter
JAMB Admission Letter
JAMB UTME Result Slip / Direct Entry Registration Evidence
O'Level Result(s) (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB or equivalent)
Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
Recent Passport Photographs
Acceptance Fee Payment Receipt
School Fee Payment Receipt
Direct Entry Qualification Certificate (For DE Candidates Only)

PUA JAMB Subject Combination & Admission Requirements by Course

Step-by-step requirements, safe target scores, and subject combinations for specific courses.

Nursing ScienceSafe Target: 180 - 220High+

JAMB UTME Subjects
Use of EnglishBiologyChemistryPhysics
O'Level Requirements

5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).

Direct Entry Requirements
  • •Relevant A-Level passes
  • •JUPEB qualification meeting the programme's departmental requirements
  • •Other equivalent Direct Entry qualifications accepted by the university, subject to departmental approval

Paul University lists Nursing Science as available through both UTME and Direct Entry. The programme duration is 4 years for UTME candidates and 3 years for Direct Entry candidates. DE applicants must satisfy the university's general Direct Entry requirements and any additional departmental requirements.

Admission Steps
  1. 1Score at least Paul University's published general UTME minimum of 150 and use Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as your science subjects.
  2. 2Ensure your O'Level result contains at least 5 relevant credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings.
  3. 3Select Paul University through JAMB. Candidates who did not initially choose the university may be required to process a Change of Institution.
  4. 4Complete the undergraduate application through the Paul University admissions portal and upload the required academic documents.
  5. 5Attend the university's admission screening with the original copies of your credentials for verification.
  6. 6Log in to the Paul University admissions portal to check your admission status and also confirm your admission through JAMB CAPS when applicable.
  7. 7Upon admission, accept the offer, pay the applicable acceptance and registration fees, and complete fresh-student registration.

Paul University's officially published general UTME minimum for the current admission cycle is 150. The university does not publicly publish a separate numeric Nursing Science departmental cut-off on its main undergraduate admissions page, so the 180-220 safe target range is editorial guidance rather than an official cut-off. Nursing remains a competitive professional programme, and candidates should confirm the programme's current NMCN accreditation status before enrolling.

Medical Laboratory ScienceSafe Target: 180 - 220High+

JAMB UTME Subjects
Use of EnglishBiologyChemistryPhysics
O'Level Requirements

5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).

Direct Entry Requirements
  • •Relevant A-Level passes
  • •JUPEB qualification meeting the programme's departmental requirements
  • •Other equivalent Direct Entry qualifications accepted by the university, subject to departmental approval

Paul University lists Medical Laboratory Science as available through Direct Entry. The programme duration is 5 years for UTME candidates and 4 years for Direct Entry candidates. Applicants must satisfy the university's general DE requirements and any programme-specific conditions.

Admission Steps
  1. 1Score at least Paul University's general UTME minimum of 150 with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as the required science subjects.
  2. 2Possess at least 5 relevant O'Level credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings.
  3. 3Select Paul University through JAMB or process the applicable Change of Institution if you did not originally choose the university.
  4. 4Complete the Paul University undergraduate admission application and upload your academic credentials.
  5. 5Attend the admission screening with original documents for verification.
  6. 6Check your admission status through the Paul University admissions portal and confirm your JAMB admission status where applicable.
  7. 7Upon admission, accept the offer, make the required payments, and complete registration.

Paul University publishes 150 as its general UTME admission minimum but does not currently publish a separate numeric Medical Laboratory Science cut-off on its main admissions page. The 180-220 safe target range is therefore editorial guidance rather than an official departmental minimum. MLS professional practice in Nigeria is regulated by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), so candidates should confirm the programme's current professional accreditation status.

Physiotherapy (DPT)Safe Target: 180 - 220High+

JAMB UTME Subjects
Use of EnglishBiologyChemistryPhysics
O'Level Requirements

5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).

Direct Entry Requirements
  • •Relevant A-Level passes
  • •JUPEB qualification meeting the programme's departmental requirements
  • •Other equivalent Direct Entry qualifications accepted by the university, subject to departmental approval

Paul University currently lists the Doctor of Physiotherapy / Medical Rehabilitation programme as available through Direct Entry. The programme duration is 5 years for UTME candidates and 4 years for Direct Entry candidates.

Admission Steps
  1. 1Score at least Paul University's general UTME minimum of 150 with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as your science subjects.
  2. 2Ensure your O'Level result contains at least 5 relevant credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings.
  3. 3Select Paul University through JAMB or complete the relevant Change of Institution process if necessary.
  4. 4Submit the undergraduate admission application through the university's admissions portal and upload the required credentials.
  5. 5Attend the university's admission screening with original documents for verification.
  6. 6Check your admission status through the Paul University portal and JAMB CAPS where applicable.
  7. 7If admitted, accept the admission offer, pay the required fees, and complete registration.

The university's officially published general UTME minimum is 150, and no separate official numeric Physiotherapy departmental cut-off is currently published on its main undergraduate admissions page. The 180-220 safe target range is editorial guidance rather than an institutional cut-off.

Law (LL.B)Safe Target: 190 - 220High+

JAMB UTME Subjects
Use of EnglishLiterature-in-EnglishAny other two (2) Arts or Social Science subjects such as Government, History, CRS/IRS, or Economics
O'Level Requirements

5 credits including English Language, Literature-in-English, in not more than 2 sitting(s).

Plus any from:
GovernmentHistoryCRS/IRSEconomics
Direct Entry Requirements
  • •Relevant A-Level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects
  • •JUPEB qualification meeting the Faculty of Law's requirements
  • •Other equivalent Direct Entry qualifications subject to Faculty approval

Direct Entry applicants must satisfy Paul University's general DE requirements as well as the Faculty of Law's programme-specific subject and qualification requirements.

Admission Steps
  1. 1Score at least Paul University's published general UTME minimum of 150, although Law applicants should target substantially above the general baseline because of the programme's competitiveness.
  2. 2Use Literature-in-English and the appropriate Arts or Social Science subjects in JAMB UTME.
  3. 3Ensure your O'Level result contains the required relevant credits, including English Language and Literature-in-English, in not more than 2 sittings.
  4. 4Select Paul University through JAMB or process a Change of Institution where necessary.
  5. 5Complete the university's undergraduate admission application and upload the required credentials.
  6. 6Attend screening with your original documents for verification.
  7. 7Check your admission status through the Paul University admissions portal and confirm your admission on JAMB CAPS where applicable.
  8. 8Upon admission, accept the offer, pay the applicable fees, and complete registration.

Paul University's general published UTME minimum is 150, but the university does not currently publish a separate numeric Law cut-off on its main undergraduate admission page. The 190-220 safe target range is editorial guidance based on the higher competitiveness of Law rather than an official departmental cut-off. Candidates intending to proceed to Nigerian Law School should also confirm the Faculty's current Council of Legal Education accreditation status.

Computer ScienceSafe Target: 160 - 190Moderate+

JAMB UTME Subjects
Use of EnglishMathematicsPhysicsAny other relevant Science subject such as Chemistry, Biology, or Economics
O'Level Requirements

5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).

Plus any from:
ChemistryBiologyEconomics
Direct Entry Requirements
  • •Relevant A-Level passes
  • •OND with at least Upper Credit in a relevant field where accepted
  • •NCE with at least Merit in a relevant field where accepted
  • •JUPEB qualification meeting the department's requirements

Direct Entry candidates must satisfy Paul University's general DE requirements and the relevant Computing or Science department's subject requirements before admission into 200-Level.

Admission Steps
  1. 1Score at least Paul University's general UTME minimum of 150 with Mathematics and Physics included in the required UTME combination.
  2. 2Ensure your O'Level result contains at least 5 relevant credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings.
  3. 3Select Paul University through JAMB or process a Change of Institution if necessary.
  4. 4Complete the Paul University undergraduate admission application and upload the required credentials.
  5. 5Attend the scheduled admission screening with original documents.
  6. 6Check your admission status through the university admissions portal and JAMB CAPS where applicable.
  7. 7If admitted, accept your offer, pay the applicable fees, and complete registration.

Computer Science is offered by Paul University alongside newer technology programmes including Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Information Technology. The university currently publishes a general UTME minimum of 150 but no separate official Computer Science departmental cut-off. The 160-190 safe target range is editorial guidance.

Mass CommunicationSafe Target: 160 - 180Moderate+

JAMB UTME Subjects
Use of EnglishLiterature-in-EnglishGovernmentAny other relevant Arts or Social Science subject such as Economics, CRS/IRS, or Commerce
O'Level Requirements

5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).

Plus any from:
Literature-in-EnglishGovernmentEconomicsCommerceCRS/IRS
Direct Entry Requirements
  • •Relevant A-Level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects
  • •JUPEB qualification meeting the department's requirements
  • •Other accepted equivalent Direct Entry qualifications

Direct Entry candidates must satisfy Paul University's general DE admission requirements and the Mass Communication department's applicable subject requirements.

Admission Steps
  1. 1Score at least Paul University's published general UTME minimum of 150 with the appropriate Arts or Social Science UTME subject combination.
  2. 2Possess at least 5 relevant O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than 2 sittings.
  3. 3Select Paul University through JAMB or complete a Change of Institution if necessary.
  4. 4Apply through the Paul University undergraduate admissions portal and upload the required credentials.
  5. 5Attend the university's admission screening with original documents for verification.
  6. 6Check your admission status on the Paul University admissions portal and through JAMB CAPS where applicable.
  7. 7Upon admission, accept the offer and complete payment and registration.

Paul University currently publishes 150 as the general UTME admission minimum and does not publish a separate numeric Mass Communication departmental cut-off on its main undergraduate admissions page. The 160-180 safe target range is editorial guidance rather than an official cut-off.

AccountingSafe Target: 160 - 180Moderate+

JAMB UTME Subjects
Use of EnglishMathematicsEconomicsAny other relevant subject such as Accounting, Commerce, or Government
O'Level Requirements

5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).

Plus any from:
AccountingCommerceGovernment
Direct Entry Requirements
  • •Relevant A-Level passes
  • •OND with at least Upper Credit in a relevant discipline where accepted
  • •NCE with at least Merit in a relevant discipline where accepted
  • •JUPEB qualification meeting the department's requirements

Direct Entry applicants must satisfy Paul University's general DE requirements and any programme-specific qualification requirements imposed by the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Admission Steps
  1. 1Score at least Paul University's general UTME minimum of 150 with Mathematics and Economics included in the appropriate subject combination.
  2. 2Ensure your O'Level result contains at least 5 relevant credits, including English Language, Mathematics, and Economics, in not more than 2 sittings.
  3. 3Select Paul University through JAMB or process a Change of Institution where necessary.
  4. 4Complete the Paul University undergraduate application and upload the required academic documents.
  5. 5Attend the university's admission screening with original credentials.
  6. 6Check your admission status through the Paul University admissions portal and JAMB CAPS where applicable.
  7. 7Upon admission, accept the offer, make the required payments, and complete registration.

Accounting is offered under Paul University's Faculty of Management Sciences. The university's current official general UTME minimum is 150, with no separate numeric Accounting departmental cut-off publicly listed on the main undergraduate admissions page. The 160-180 safe target range is editorial guidance.

About PUA & Campus Life

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).

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Admission Hack

Paul University has one of the most fragmented and dangerous fee payment systems of any private university in Nigeria. Do NOT simply ask a returning student 'which bank do I pay into?' The university strictly segregates payments by faculty: Law students MUST pay to FCMB, Nursing and Portal fees MUST go to Zenith Bank, Medical/Health Sciences MUST go to Fidelity Bank, and other faculties MUST use Millennium MFB. If you are a Nursing student and you mistakenly pay your ₦897,000 tuition into the Millennium MFB account, you will face a massive administrative nightmare to get it reversed or credited. Unlike many private universities, Paul University actively encourages and easily processes candidates who did not originally choose them in JAMB, making it an excellent, fast 'Plan B' for students who missed out on federal universities like UNIZIK.

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Campus Survival

Paul University provides student hostel accommodation on its Awka campus, and hostel allocation forms part of the university's student records. The university's official payment information also recognizes hostel fees/dues as a student payment category. However, the university does not currently publish enough information online to reliably state the current hostel price, room occupancy options, allocation priority, or whether residence is compulsory for all undergraduates. Students who need a particular accommodation arrangement should confirm directly with the university before making payments.

PUA Campuses

Main Campus

No. 1 Paul University Road, Awka South

Frequently Asked Questions About PUA Admission

What is the cut-off mark for Paul University?
The baseline cut-off mark for general admission into Paul University is 140. However, applicants for premium courses like Nursing Science and Law should aim for much higher scores.
How much is the school fee for Nursing at Paul University?
For fresh students, the total tuition fee for Nursing Science is ₦897,000, while returning students pay ₦875,000 per session. Acceptance and Portal Access fees are separate.
Does Paul University offer JUPEB?
Yes. Paul University runs a highly active 1-year JUPEB programme. The application form costs ₦10,000. Successful candidates gain Direct Entry into the 200-Level of Paul University or other affiliated universities.
How do I pay my fees to Paul University?
Paul University uses a highly segregated banking system. You must check your faculty on the portal: Law fees go to FCMB, Nursing and Portal fees to Zenith, Medical matters to Fidelity, and most other faculties to Millennium MFB. Do not pay agents.
How can I check my admission status at Paul University?
Log in to the Paul University admissions portal using your applicant details and check your admission status from your account. If you have been offered admission, follow the portal instructions to accept the offer and proceed with registration. You should also check your JAMB CAPS admission status, because Paul University states that successful candidates are expected to receive a Provisional Admission Letter from JAMB before proceeding with acceptance and registration.

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