Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its School of Preliminary Studies (SPS) for the 2022/2023 academic session.
About the 9-Month SPS Programme
The Nile University SPS programme is an intensive 9-month full-time curriculum blending Nigerian and foreign A'Level courses. Candidates who successfully complete the programme qualify for Direct Entry admission into 200 Level at Nile University or other tertiary institutions in Nigeria and overseas (especially in the UK).
Who Can Apply?
- Candidates who possess at least five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and three (3) other relevant subjects in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, IGCSE, or equivalent at a maximum of two (2) sittings.
- Candidates who did not sit for JAMB UTME (or scored below their target) and wish to enter university at 200 Level via Direct Entry.
- Candidates who wish to switch academic disciplines (for example, transitioning from Arts to Sciences).
SPS Subject Combinations by Target Degree Course
| Target Degree Programme(s) | Required SPS 3-Subject Combinations |
|---|---|
| Criminology & Security Studies, Economics, Mass Communication, Political Science & International Relations | Economics, Government or History, and Literature in English |
| Psychology | Economics, Government or History, and Biology |
| Accounting | Accounting, Business Studies, and Economics |
| Business Administration | Mathematics, Economics, and Business Management |
| Public Administration | - Mathematics, Economics, and Government/History - Business Management, Economics, and Government/History - Accounting, Economics, and Government/History |
| Public and International Law | - Government or History, Literature in English, and CRS or IRS - Economics, Government or History, and Literature in English |
| Medicine, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Public Health | Biology, Chemistry, and Physics |
| Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Microbiology, Software Engineering | - Mathematics, Physics, and Biology - Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry - Biology, Physics, and Chemistry |
| Computer, Electrical/Electronics, Civil, Petroleum & Gas, Chemical, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering; Architecture | Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry |
How to Apply Online
Interested candidates should visit the official Nile University SPS portal at sps.nileuniversity.edu.ng/register to complete their registration.
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