The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) is inviting applications from qualified candidates into its one-year JUPEB Basic Studies Programme (for Direct Entry into 200 Level) and its one-year Pre-Degree Programme (for entry into 100 Level) for the 2026/2027 academic session. Online registration closes on September 30, 2026.
1. UNIUYO JUPEB Basic Studies Programme (200-Level Direct Entry)
Students who pass the JUPEB examination at the end of the one-year programme are admitted directly into 200 Level at UNIUYO or any other Nigerian university via JAMB Direct Entry. No JAMB UTME score is required to enter the programme, and candidates who fail to meet the cut-off for their primary course upon passing will be placed into other available courses.
- Available Faculties (Basic Studies): Agriculture, Arts, Basic Clinical Sciences (Physiotherapy, Radiography, MLS), Basic Medical Sciences (Anatomy, Nutrition & Dietetics, Medical Biochemistry), Management Sciences, Clinical Sciences (Dental Surgery, Medicine & Surgery, Nursing Science), Communication & Media Studies, Education, Vocational Education/LIS, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Computing (Computer Science), Law, Pharmacy, and Social Sciences.
- Basic Studies O'Level Requirement: At least five (5) O'Level credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and three (3) relevant subjects in not more than two (2) sittings in SSCE/WASSCE, GCE O/L, NECO, or NABTEB.
2. UNIUYO Pre-Degree Programme (100-Level Entry)
The Pre-Degree programme prepares students for the UTME and internal exams to enter 100 Level in Agriculture, Allied Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Computing, Dentistry, Science Education, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Physical Sciences. Even candidates who miss the high UTME cut-off for competitive medical/engineering courses but score at least 160 to 180 and pass UNIUYO's internal exams are placed into Year One across Agriculture, Science Education, Vocational Education, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Computing.
- Pre-Degree O'Level Requirement: At least five (5) O'Level credit passes in not more than two sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Agricultural Science is accepted in place of Biology for Agriculture and Agricultural Education, with at least a pass in Physics for Agriculture).
Fees, Screening Test Dates & Step-by-Step Registration
- Basic Studies (JUPEB) Application Fee: ₦15,500
- Pre-Degree Application Fee: ₦10,500
- Registration Closing Date: September 30, 2026
- Online Screening Mock Test Date: 25th September, 2026
- Main Online Screening CBT Dates: 27th October to 7th November, 2026
- Visit admissions.uniuyo.edu.ng, click Apply Now, select Create Account, and verify your email.
- Log in, open the Application Fee section, select your programme type (Basic Studies or Pre-Degree), generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR), pay online or at any bank, and return to the portal to confirm payment.
- Go to Application Form, click Start New Application, fill in your bio-data accurately, upload your required PDF documents, and submit.
- Print out your Screening Slip.
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