NELFUND Loan
JAMB Cut-Off
140+
Cut-offs vary drastically by program and catchment area. General Arts/Agriculture start at 150. Law requires 250 (200 for catchment). Life/Physical Sciences range from 150 to 200. Medical Sciences are highest: Medicine/Dentistry require 250 (220 for catchment), and Nursing/MLS require 220 (200 for catchment).
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦33k - ₦95k
As a Federal University, UNIMAID does not charge tuition fees for regular undergraduate programs. However, students must pay consolidated registration and municipal charges. These fees vary by faculty; Arts and Humanities are generally lower, while Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, and Engineering are higher.
Acceptance Fee
₦10,000
2nd Choice
Not Accepted
The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) is a premier federal university located in Borno State, North-East Nigeria. Established in 1975, it has grown into a massive academic powerhouse, renowned for its resilience, comprehensive research output, and exceptionally diverse programs ranging from highly specialized Linguistics (Kanuri, Fulfulde) to elite Physical Sciences (Forensic Science, Petroleum Chemistry), Medicine, and Engineering.
UNIMAID features a sprawling, vibrant campus with a highly diverse student population drawn from all over the country. The university provides extensive on-campus hostel facilities, large libraries, and a rich cultural atmosphere. It remains a major hub of academic and social activity in the region.
💡 Pro Tip: Admission into UNIMAID requires strategic planning regarding catchment areas and cut-off marks. While general Arts and Agriculture programs accept 150 points, elite programs like Law, Medicine, and Computer Science demand much higher scores (ranging from 180 to 250). If your UTME score is low, consider enrolling in the UNIMAID Remedial program, which provides a dedicated pathway into 100-level upon successful completion.
Direct Entry candidates must choose UNIMAID as their first choice. Requirements vary heavily by faculty. Generally, a minimum of Lower Credit in National Diploma (ND), Merit in NCE, or an IJMB/A'Level certificate with acceptable points (usually 6-12 points depending on the course) is required. Medical programs require highly specific A'Level grades (e.g., minimum of 'B' in Chemistry, Biology, Physics).
UNIMAID conducts an online Post-UTME screening exercise. Candidates are evaluated based on their UTME scores and O'Level grades. Uploading of O'Level results to the JAMB CAPS portal is strictly mandatory for admission processing.
Visit the official university portal for the latest admission screening updates.
Official Portal ↗Main Campus
Bama Road, Maiduguri
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