NELFUND Loan
JAMB Cut-Off
180+
The baseline cutoff mark to apply for the UNIABUJA Post-UTME screening is 180. However, highly competitive programs such as Medicine & Surgery, Law, and Nursing Science require minimum aggregates well above 220.
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦80k - ₦225k
As a Federal University, tuition is effectively free, but students must pay consolidated service and third-party charges. For undergraduate programs, these charges range from ₦80,000 to ₦225,000 per session depending on the faculty and year of study (Medical and Engineering courses are typically on the higher end). Returning students generally pay reduced fees. Postgraduate fees range from ₦150,000 to ₦250,000 depending on the program. On-campus hostel accommodations cost an additional ₦10,000 to ₦25,000 per session.
Acceptance Fee
₦30,000
2nd Choice
Not Accepted
The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), established in 1988, is a highly prestigious federal institution situated in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Known for its strategic location in the nation's capital, the university draws a diverse student population from all states of the federation. It has rapidly expanded its academic horizons by creating specialized faculties, including separating its College of Health Sciences into distinct Clinical, Basic Medical, and Nursing & Allied Health faculties.
Students at UNIABUJA experience a vibrant, culturally rich, and intellectually stimulating environment. The proximity to the nation's capital provides unique opportunities for networking, internships, and exposure to governmental and international organizations. The university operates a dual-campus system, boasting active student governance, growing sports facilities, and newly established faculties like Communication and Media Studies.
💡 Pro Tip: Admission into the University of Abuja is exceptionally competitive due to its central location and federal status. You must select UNIABUJA as your first choice and be at least 16 years old to be eligible. Ensure your O'Level subject combinations are accurate (at least 3 subjects must be directly relevant to your course) and uploaded to JAMB CAPS. If you are applying for high-demand courses like Medicine, Law, or Computer Science, aim for a UTME score significantly higher than the 180 baseline.
Direct Entry candidates must choose UNIABUJA as their first choice. They must possess at least two (2) 'A' Level passes or their equivalent, in addition to meeting the basic requirement of five (5) O'Level credit passes (including English and Mathematics).
UNIABUJA typically conducts an online Post-UTME screening exercise where candidates upload their O'Level and UTME results for grading. Ensure your O'Level results are also correctly uploaded to JAMB CAPS, as failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.
Visit the official university portal for the latest admission screening updates.
Official Portal ↗Main Campus
Airport Road, Gwagwalada, Gwagwalada
Mini Campus
Gwagwalada, Gwagwalada
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