Sir Auditor UviesherheSince some Nigerian universities have low acceptance rates, this article aims to enlighten you on 20 universities that can easily offer you admission.
Education has been a major way out of poverty and marginalization for many families in Nigeria.
Because of this, many youths and young adults apply for admission to Nigerian Universities each year.
Notwithstanding that there are 170 universities in Nigeria, a lot still find it hard to secure admission to study at a university.
Getting admission to study in a Nigerian university can be difficult as the competition is fierce.
However, some universities in Nigeria are less competitive and can easily offer you admission.
What are the examples of universities in Nigeria with high acceptance rates? Keep reading to find out!
1. National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
With branches across 36 states of the federation, NOUN is one of the oldest universities that embraced distance learning. The University dates back to 1983.
Studying at NOUN enables you to learn at your own pace. If you are looking forward to studying and working simultaneously during your undergraduate study, then NOUN is the right place for you.
You do not need a JAMB score to study at this university.
The National Open University of Nigeria offers a wide range of programs in Agricultural Sciences, Arts, Education, social sciences, Law, health sciences, management sciences, and sciences for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
NOUN stands out from other conventional universities in Nigeria because of its online study format.
If you lack internal motivation, you may struggle to graduate from NOUN.
2. Federal University Wukari
Federal University Wukari is one of the many universities opened in 2011 by the Federal Government of Nigeria at Wukari in Taraba State.
You can study computer engineering, Economics, Christian Religious Studies, and biological science.
With a minimum JAMB score of 150, you can get admission to study at Federal University, Wukari.
All prospective students seeking admission and direct entry are to write an online screening test (Post-UTME) to qualify for admission to this school.
Other requirements for you to study at Federal University Wukari include five O’ level credits in subjects relevant to their courses in a maximum of two exam sittings and choosing the school as a first choice during JAMB application.
The Federal University of Wukari has its acronym as FUWUKARI. Aside from the university being affordable, you can easily gain admission to study your dream course.
3. Ebonyi State University
Ebonyi State University (EBSU) is a public university in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State in South-East Nigeria. The school has existed since 1999. Students get to choose a wide range of courses and programs of study.
These courses include Law, Medicine and Surgery, Medical Laboratory Science, and Nursing, among others.
You need to write a post-UTME test and meet the cut-off score before you can receive admission to Ebonyi State University.
The cut-off for the 2023/2024 session is 140. This means that with a JAMB score as low as 140, you are still eligible to write Post-UTME and receive admission.
With a low JAMB score, you can easily receive admission offers at EBSU.
4. Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi (FUTIA)
Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi is one of the youngest universities in Nigeria established in 2021 in Akwa Ibom state.
Notwithstanding that it is a new university, the school management organizes screening exercises for all admission applicants.
Their faculties comprise the School of Pure and Applied Sciences, the School of Computing and Information Technology, and the School of Engineering, and Technology.
One reason you need to consider FUTIA as your first choice is because of the relevant and in-demand courses they offer.
It is one of the specialized universities in Nigeria with a high acceptance rate.
5. Benue State University, Makurdi
Benue State University, established in 1992, is the foremost state-owned university in the northern part of Nigeria.
The school organizes post-UTME screening for admission applicants.
You can also gain admission to study at Benue State University through a Direct Entry application.
You can choose to study psychology, toxicology, environmental health, mass communication, and French among other relevant courses.
Benue State University is one university in Nigeria that offers a sandwich program.
The school offers mathematics requirement waivers to some postgraduate students who didn’t meet the undergraduate mathematics requirement in certain programs.
Benue State University, popularly known as BSU, offers easy admission to its applicants.
6. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma is among the Federal Universities that was established in 2011.
Aside from full-time undergraduate studies, this university offers varied programs as part of Continuing Education.
These programs include a part-time degree, diploma, Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), and, sandwich.
The courses offered at Federal University, Dutsin-Ma are handled by three faculties.
The faculties include Arts and Management, Faculty of Science and Science Education, and Faculty of Agriculture and Agriculture Technology.
Writing Post-UTME has recently become one requirement for admission to Federal University, Dutsin-Ma.
With the university’s cut-off mark being 140 in the 2023/2024 session, you can easily get admission to study at FUDMA.
7. Ambrose Alli University
Ambrose Alli University is a state-owned university founded in 1981 at Ekpoma, Edo state.
This is one university in Nigeria that do not require prospective students to write Post-UTME screening.
Course programs of study at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpvaryries from Basic Medical sciences, education, law, and Management Sciences to Arts.
At AAU, there is a program for everyone.
Meeting the university’s cut-off mark for JAMB and the minimum of five credits in relevant subjects in your O’level result is crucial. Since they are all you need to gain admission at AAU.
8. University of Maiduguri
In the heart of Borno state lies this Federal government university called the University of Maiduguri.
In 1975, the establishment of this great citadel of learning took place.
The University of Maiduguri offers courses in Science and Technology, Law, Medicine, and Pharmacy.
The university authority at UNIMAID slates lower cut-off marks for some courses. So, you can easily gain admission there.
9. Kwara State University
Kwara State University was established as a state school in 2009.
Some courses at Kwara State University are biochemistry, accounting, business education, entrepreneurship, English Language, and Library and Information Science.
Kwara State University is widely referred to as KWASU and it is less competitive.
If you intend to offer Arabic studies or Islamic studies as a program at the University, KWASU is a great place for you.
10. Alex Ekwueme Federal University of Ndufu-Alike
One of the Federal Universities founded in 2011 in the southeast part of Nigeria is Alex Ekwueme Federal University of Ndufu-Alike.
In the past, the school had the formal name of Federal University Ndufu Alike. Some faculties of the university are Agriculture, engineering, physical science, and education, among others.
Alex Ekwueme Federal University of Ndufu-Alike is also known as AE-FUNAI. You only need a satisfactory JAMB score and O’level result to be considered for admission.
This shows that you can easily receive admission at AE-FUNAI.
11. Delta State University
Although Delta State University has existed since 1992, it still has a high acceptance rate.
The University has two campuses with locations at Abraka and Oleh. They also offer a wide range of programs, including diplomas.
Delta State University (DELSU) offers courses in social science, Engineering, and pharmacology among others. You can easily gain admission to study at DELSU.
12. Taraba State University, Jalingo
Taraba State University is an academic institution located in the North East of Nigeria.
The state government established the University in 2008.
Taraba State University is popularly known as TSU. The school’s acceptance of JAMB score of 140 depicts that the school has a high acceptance rate.
13. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko
Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (KOMU) is a young State University located at Ogboko at Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo state.
The school was established in 2021 to replace Eastern Palm University.
Even with a low score, you can easily secure admission at KOMU.
This is because the school offers admission to applicants even when the school is not your JAMB first choice.
14. University of Ilesa, Osun State
The University of Ilesa is a higher institution owned and managed by the Osun state government.
The University of Ilesa is one of the public universities that offers public health. Other courses offered by the school include anatomy, mental health and psychiatric nursing.
You can easily receive admission at the University of Ilesa, Osun State since the school recently upgraded from College of Education to a university.
15. Dennis Osadebe University Asaba
Dennis Osadebe University is in the bustling city of Asaba. This University is one of the higher institutions that is owned by the Delta state government.
It was established in 2021.
Some of the professional courses offered at Dennis Osadebe University include biology, banking and finance, statistics, and Microbiology.
With a 140-cut-off mark set by the university, you can get admission at Dennis Osadebe University Asaba.
16. Prince Abubakar Audu University (Kogi State University)
Prince Abubakar Audu University was formerly called Kogi State University until the name was changed in 2020.
When compared to other state schools, you can easily gain admission to Prince Abubakar Audu University.
17. Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko
Adekunle Ajasin University was initially established in 1982.
The University’s name was changed from Ondo State University to Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko in 1996.
Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko is also known as AAUA and it has a high acceptance rate.
18. Federal University Lafia, Nassarawa
The Federal University of Lafia was established in 2010. Some of the courses offered in this academic institution include Medicine and Surgery, chemistry, economics, English Language, and zoology.
With a low JAMB score, you can still get admission to study at the Federal University of Lafia.
19. Federal University Birnin-Kebbi
Federal University Birnin-Kebbi is located in Northwestern Nigeria. It was founded in 2013.
You can get your undergraduate and postgraduate education at this university.
The wide array of courses of study at Federal University Birnin-Kebbi includes statistics, sociology, nursing science, business administration, industrial chemistry, and Architecture.
The chances of getting admission into the Federal University Birnin-Kebbi are high for admission applicants.
Also, their schools are generally lower when compared to other federal universities. Federal University Birnin-Kebbi is also known as FUBK.
20. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU)
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University is a state-owned university in South East Nigeria. It was created in 2000.
This University formerly bears the name Anambra State University. It has two campuses in Igbariam and Uli.
One of the public universities with easy admission in Nigeria is Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
As of 2023, the school does not require admission applicants to write Post-UTME.
They offer admissions based on O’ level results and JAMB scores.
You can easily be given admission to COOU since there is no additional screening for university applicants.
Conclusion
With the increase in interest in university education among Nigerians, there has been a commensurate increase in the number of universities in Nigeria.
While it may be difficult to gain admission into certain universities in Nigeria, there are still universities that are more than willing to accept you, notwithstanding your JAMB score.
So, don’t sleep on the opportunity to apply for admission to these universities at a high acceptance rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which universities give admission easily in Nigeria?
Some universities that offer admission easily in Nigeria are the National Open University of Nigeria, Federal University of Lafia, Dennis Osadebe University Asaba, Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Federal University Birnin-Kebbi, Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), Alex Ekwueme Federal University of Ndufu-Alike, Benue State University, Federal University Wukari (FUWUKARI), etc
What exams do I need to take to gain admission to Nigerian universities?
The exams you need to take to gain admission to Nigerian Universities are JAMB and Post-UTME. However, some schools require only JAMB results to offer you admission.
What are the admission requirements for university?
Some of the admission requirements for university study include five credits in O’level results (WAEC/NECO/GCE), JAMB cut-off score, post-UTME results, and OND (for Direct Entry).
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