The School of Basic and Remedial Studies (SBRS), Umaru Musa Yar'adua University (UMYU), Katsina, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its Remedial, IJMBE, Part-Time Diploma, Certificate, and Immersion programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session.
1. Remedial Programme (1 Year)
- Requirements: At least three (3) O'Level credits in Science, Arts, or Social Science subjects plus any two (2) relevant passes at not more than two sittings.
- Admitted candidates must register and pass WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS in their deficient subjects, and also sit for the UTME, choose UMYU as first choice, and meet the approved cut-off mark.
2. IJMBE A'Level Programme (1 Year)
- Requirements: At least five (5) O'Level credits including English Language and Mathematics in Science, Arts, or Social Science subjects at not more than two sittings (candidates from Educationally Less Developed States are allowed a deficiency in English, which must be remedied before completing the programme).
- All IJMBE students must also register for JAMB Direct Entry (DE).
3. Basic Studies (Diploma, Certificate & Immersion Programmes)
- Part-Time Diploma in Law (4 Semesters): Specializations in Shari'a & Civil Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Requires 5 O'Level credits in Arts/Social Sciences at not more than two sittings (or Teachers Grade II with 4 credits).
- Part-Time Diploma in Education - Humanities (4 Semesters): Options in Arabic, English, French, Hausa, History, Islamic Studies, Economics, School Management, and Quality Assurance. Requires 5 O'Level credits including English and Mathematics.
- Part-Time Diploma in Science & Mathematics Education (4 Semesters): Options in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, and Mathematics. Requires 5 O'Level credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry.
- Certificate Programmes (6 Months): Humanities (Professional Certificate in English; Translation & Subtitling for English) and Renewable Energy (Solar PV Installation; Renewable Energy Management). Requires at least 3 O'Level credits including English.
- English Immersion Programme (7 Months / 2 Semesters): Designed for candidates seeking proficiency in English Language to qualify for university admission.
How to Apply
- Visit the UMYU portal at www.umyu.edu.ng and create an applicant profile.
- Pay the sum of ₦3,000 online (covering the form and online screening) and print your payment slip.
- Fill out and submit the online application form.
Remedial and IJMBE candidates can prepare for their JAMB exams using the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.
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