DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING – ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Law | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, English Literature and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Literature in English and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB in any Arts or Social Science subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Law from any recognized College of Legal Studies in Nigeria may also be considered. A good honours degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower in either Public Administration, Sociology, English or History and Security Studies. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. Note: DE admission in Law is subject to the availability of vacancies at the 200 level. |
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Biology | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and any of Computer Studies, Geography, Physics Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry or Foods and Nutrition in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Biology, Chemistry and any other one Science subject. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE, in Biology and Chemistry. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in relevant subject from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Biochemistry | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Chemistry, Biology and any of Physics or Mathematics. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE, in Chemistry and Biology. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and Science Laboratory Technology from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Microbiology | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/HSC/GCE A level/NCE, in two relevant subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography and Physics). In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma from recognized institutions or School of Health Technology (SHT) in related discipline such as Nursing or Midwifery may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Chemistry | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any of Biology/Agricultural Science/Animal Husbandry in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Chemistry, Physics and any of Biology, Agricultural Science or Animal Husbandry. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level in Chemistry and any two of Physics, Biology or Mathematics. NCE in Chemistry as Major and any of Physics, Biology or Mathematics. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma /HND in Chemistry as Major or its equivalent from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Industrial Chemistry | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Chemistry, Physics and Biology |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level in Chemistry and any two of Physics, Biology or Mathematics. NCE in Chemistry as Major and any of Physics, Biology or Mathematics. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma /HND in Chemistry as Major or its equivalent from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Mathematics | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two from Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Geography, Computer Studies / ICT, or Further Mathematics in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any other science subject. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE, in Mathematics and any other relevant science subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Mathematics Education or Statistics from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Computer Science | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two from Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Geography, Computer Studies, ICT or Further Mathematics in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other science subject. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level in Mathematics, Physics and any other Science subject, NCE in Computer Science and any other Science subject. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma /HND in Computer Science may also be considered. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Innovation Diploma (NID) in Networking and System Security and in Computer Software Engineering may also be considered into 200 Level. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Statistics | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics and Physics and any other two from Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography/Economics or Further Mathematics in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any one from Biology, Chemistry, Geography or Economics. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidate must possess either; Diploma in Statistics, Mathematics or Mathematics Education (Minimum of Lower Credit).NCE (Mathematics) and any other science subjects, minimum of 6 pointsIJMB candidates must have Mathematics and any two relevant subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Geography and Biology. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Physics | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other relevant science subject in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Physics, Mathematics and any other relevant Science subject. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE in Physics and one of the two relevant subjects (Chemistry and Mathematics). In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma /HND in relevant subject from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Geography | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Geography, and any two from Literature, History, Languages, CRK/IRK, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, Government and Civic Education | English Language, Geography and any other two subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, Economics, History, Government, Languages and IRK/CRK. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE, in Geography or its equivalent. ND or HND applicants from relevant disciplines such as Surveying and Geo-informatics, Cartography, Estate Management, Town Planning, Architecture, and Environmental Sciences. All candidates must have Geography. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Environmental Management | UTME | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography and any other one subject from Biology, Physics, Technical Drawing, Fine Arts, Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, or Economics in not more than two sittings. | English Language and any three from Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Agricultural Science or Economics |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE, passes in Biology and Geography and any other subject from Physics or Mathematics. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. ND in relevant course with a minimum of Lower credit pass may be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Meteorology | UTME | Five SSCE Credit passes to include Physics, Mathematics and English Language and any other two subjects from Chemistry, Geography, Biology, Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, Computer Studies or ICT in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any of Chemistry or Geography. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/HSC/GCE A level/NCE, in Mathematics and Physics or Mathematics and Geography. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. ND in relevant course with a minimum of Lower credit pass. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Agriculture | UTME | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry and any one of Physics, Geography and Economics. | English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics or Mathematics. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level, in Chemistry and one from Biology/Botany/Zoology/Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology/Mathematics (Pure & Applied) or NCE in Agriculture or ND with a minimum of Lower Credit pass. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture | UTME | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and any one of Physics, Geography and Economics. | English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Mathematics/Physics |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level, in Chemistry and one from Biology/Botany/Zoology/ Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology/Mathematics (Pure & Applied) or NCE in Agriculture Double Major or ND with a minimum of Lower Credit pass. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Forestry and Wildlife Management | UTME | Five SSCE credit passes in English, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/ Agricultural Science and any one of Physics, Animal Husbandry, and Economics. | English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics or Mathematics |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level, in Chemistry and one from Biology/Botany/Zoology/Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology/Mathematics (Pure & Applied) or NCE in Agriculture Double Major or ND with a minimum of Lower Credit pass. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Medicine | UTME | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology | English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 12 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level, in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. Note: DE admission in Medicine is subject to the availability of vacancies at the 200 level. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Library and Information Science | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE or (its equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics, and three other subjects obtained in not more than two sittings. | English Language and any three subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE passes chosen from relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma/ HND in Library and Information Science from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Economics | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two from Commerce, Government, Geography, Financial Accounting, Book Keeping, Marketing, Insurance or Civic Education in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science Subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level in Economics and any other two Social Science or Management Science Subjects. NCE in Economics and any other two relevant subject. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply, Economics/ Cooperative and Insurance from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Political Science | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Government/History and any other two relevant credits in Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Government and any other two Arts/Social Science subjects |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level in Government or History and any other Social Science subjects. Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in NCE in Social Studies/Government or History and any other Social Science subject. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma/ HND in Public Administration, Local Government Administration, Public Policy or other relevant subject from a recognized institution may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| International Relations | UTME | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Government/ History and two Social Science/Arts subjects | English Language, Government/ History and any other two Social Science/ Arts subjects |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE, in Social Science or Art subject from Government/History, Economics, and Sociology. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in relevant subject from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Sociology | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, and Mathematics plus either Economics, Geography or Government and other two relevant subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Government or History and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level in Government or Civic Education and any other two Social Sciences Subjects. NCE in Social Studies. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in relevant subject from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Accounting | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Principles of Accounting/Commerce/ Economics and any other two social science subject in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Economics/Principles of Accounting, Mathematics and any Social Science subject. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE in three relevant subjects from Social Sciences, one of which must include Principles of Accounting, Commerce and Economics. Candidates with NCE in Business Education may also be considered. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in relevant subject from recognized institutions may also be considered. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Innovation Diploma (NID) in Banking Operations may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Business Administration | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Mathematics and any three from Economics, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Commerce, Business Methods. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce and any Social Science subject. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | A candidate with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE in relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma/HND in relevant subject from recognized institutions may also be considered. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Innovation Diploma (NID) in Banking Operations may also be considered into 200 Level. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Public Administration | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Mathematics, Government or Civic Education or History or Economics and any other Arts or Social Sciences subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, History or Government and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE in relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma/HND in Public Administration or its equivalent in Management Science subjects from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Local Government and Development Studies | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Mathematics, Government or History or Economics and any other two from Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, History or Government and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE, passes one of which must include Government or History. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. ND in relevant subject with a minimum of Lower Credit pass. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| French | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, French, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, French and any other two Arts/Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Two ‘A’ level credit passes in French plus three ‘O’ level credits in three subjects in not more than two sittings. Or Three ‘A’ level credit passes plus two ‘O’ level credits in two subjects in not more than two sittings. Two Merit passes at NCE in French and Education. One Merit or lower credit plus at least four relevant subjects in SSCE/GCE. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with French Remedial Programme results may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Arabic | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE, HIS or SIS in English Language, Mathematics, Arabic and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Arabic and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE in Arabic and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Arabic from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Islamic Studies | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE, HIS or SIS in English Language, Mathematics, Islamic Studies and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Islamic Religious Knowledge and two other Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE in Islamic Studies and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Islamic Studies, Combined Arabic and Islamic Studies or in Shari’ah from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Shari’ah | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE, HIS, SIS or Senior Tahfizul-Qur’an Secondary Certificate in English Language, Mathematics, Islamic Studies, a Language subject (preferably Arabic) and any One (1) Arts or Social Science subject in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Islamic Religious Knowledge, a language subject (preferably Arabic) and any one (1) Arts or Social Science subject. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE in Islamic Studies or related fields like Qur’ānic or Ḥadīth Studies and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in Diploma in Islamic Studies, Combined Arabic and Islamic Studies or in Shari’ah from recognized institutions. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| History | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, one of History or Government or Civic Education and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, one of History, Government or Civic Education and any two other Arts/Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE in History or Social Studies and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| English | UTME | Five credits passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, English Literature and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, English Literature and any other two Arts/Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE in English or English Literature and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in English or English Literature from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Hausa | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Hausa and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Hausa and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE in Hausa and any other Art or Social Science subject. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Hausa from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education Mathematics | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other Two Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Mathematics and any other two science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE in Mathematics and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Mathematics Education from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education Geography | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Geography, and any other two Subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Geography and any other two Subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE, in Geography and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Geography Education from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education Physics | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other relevant science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Physics, and any other two science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE, in Physics and any other relevant subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in relevant Diploma programme from recognized institutions may also be considered. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Physics Education from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education Biology | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and any other relevant Science subject in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Biology and any other two Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE, in Biology and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Biology Education from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education Chemistry | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant science subject in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Chemistry and any other two science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE, in Chemistry and any other relevant science subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Chemistry Education from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Computer Science Education | UTME | Five SSCE credits including Mathematics, English Language, Physics, and any other two subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Geography, Computer Science, ICT or Further Mathematics. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other Science subject |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE, in Physics and Mathematics. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. National Diploma in Computer Science with a minimum of Lower Credit pass. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Integrated Science | UTME | Five SSCE credits including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language and Mathematics. | English Language and any three of Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Agricultural Science or Mathematics |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in (i) NCE (Integrated Science) (ii) IJMB/ HSC/GCE ‘A’ level/NCE passes in relevant science subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Business Education | UTME | Five SSCE credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and any three of the following subjects Economics, Commerce, Financial Accounting, Salesmanship, Secretarial Duties, Storekeeping, Marketing, Stenography, Government, Office Practice, History, Geography, and Biology. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce plus one other Social Subject. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE (Double major), passes in two relevant Social Science subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. ND with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in Business Education. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education Economics | UTME | Five Credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Economics, Mathematics and any other Social Science subject. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE in Economics and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Economics Education from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education Islamic Studies | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE, HIS or SIS in English Language, Mathematics, Islamic Studies, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Islamic Studies and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE in Islamic Studies and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Islamic Studies from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education History | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, History or Government or Civic Education and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, History or Government and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE, in History and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in History Education from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education Hausa | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Hausa, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Hausa and any two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE, in Hausa and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Hausa Education from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education Arabic | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE, HIS and SIS in English Language, Mathematics, Arabic, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, Arabic and any two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE, in Arabic and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Arabic Education from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education English | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language and any other three Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE, in English and any other relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in English Education from recognized institutions may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Education French | UTME | Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, French, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | English Language, French and any other two Arts/Social Science subjects. |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Two ‘A’ level credit passes in French plus three ‘O’ level credits in three subjects in not more than two sittings. Or Three ‘A’ level credit passes plus two ‘O’ level credits in two subjects in not more than two sittings. Two Merit passes at NCE in French and Education. One Merit or lower credit plus at least four relevant subjects in SSCE/GCE. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. Candidates with French Remedial Programme results may also be considered. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Primary Education Studies | UTME | Five SSCE credits including English Language, Mathematics and any three other Arts/Science/Social Science subjects | English Language and any three subjects |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE, passes chosen from relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements |
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Early Childhood Education | UTME | Five SSCE credits including English Language, Mathematics and any three other Arts/Science/Social Science subjects. | English Language and any three subjects |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE, passes chosen from relevant subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (2025 EDITION)
| PROGRAMME | MODE OF ENTRY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENT | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Special Education | UTME | Five SSCE credits including English Language, Mathematics and any three other Arts/Science/Social Science subjects. | English Language and any three Subjects |
| DIRECT ENTRY | Candidates with a minimum of 6 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level/NCE, passes in Arts or Social Science subjects. In addition to 6 points from A level results, candidates must have a minimum of pass in all the subjects. All candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. |