Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, is inviting applications from qualified UTME and Direct Entry candidates for admission into its undergraduate degree programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Admission into PAU is processed on a first-come, first-served rolling basis, and admission decisions are communicated within two weeks of completing evaluation.
UTME Eligibility & Cut-Off Mark (220 Minimum)
- Minimum JAMB Score: Candidates must have scored 220 and above in the 2026/2027 UTME.
- First-Choice & Non-First-Choice Candidates: Both candidates who chose PAU as their first choice and those who did not initially choose PAU are eligible to apply.
- O'Level Credits: At least five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be at least 16 years old by October 2026.
PAU Courses and Required UTME Subject Combinations
| School | Degree Programmes | Required UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|---|
| School of Management & Social Sciences (SMSS) | Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance | English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and Financial Accounting/Commerce (or any other Arts/Social Science subject) |
| School of Media & Communication (SMC) | Mass Communication | English Language and any three subjects from Arts or Social Sciences |
| School of Media & Communication (SMC) | Information Science and Media Studies (ISMS) | English Language and any three subjects from Sciences, Arts, or Social Sciences (Mathematics is an added advantage) |
| School of Science & Technology (SST) | Computer Science | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any one of Biology, Chemistry, Geography, or Economics |
| School of Science & Technology (SST) | Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry |
Direct Entry (200 Level) Requirements
- SMSS (Business Admin, Accounting, Economics): Two A'Level credits, IB Diploma, NCE (Merit), OND, HND/Degree in a relevant discipline, or ICAN-ATS 3 (for B.Sc. Accounting).
- SMC (Mass Comm & ISMS): Two A'Level credits, IB Diploma, NCE (Merit), OND, or HND/Degree in relevant disciplines.
- SST (Computer Science & Engineering): Two A'Level passes including Mathematics and Physics for Computer Science; GCE A'Level passes (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry for Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
How to Apply (₦5,000 Fee)
- Visit the official PAU application portal at apply.pau.edu.ng/signup to create an account, log in, and fill out the UTME or Direct Entry form.
- Pay the application fee of ₦5,000.00 online.
- Additional Step for Direct Entry Candidates: Send hard copies of your OND/HND/NCE/Degree/A'Level results, JAMB DE printout, and O'Level certificates in an envelope addressed to: The Admissions Office, Pan-Atlantic University, Km 52, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
Prepare for the PAU screening interview and assessment using the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS.
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