Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, is one of Nigeria’s largest and most established federal universities, offering a wide range of accredited undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university provides courses across many academic disciplines, including sciences, engineering, agriculture, arts, education, social sciences, environmental sciences, management sciences, and health sciences.
With its extensive faculties and specialized institutes, ABU offers numerous degree options for students seeking quality higher education in Nigeria. Popular programmes such as Medicine and Surgery, Law, Engineering, Computer Science, Accounting, Architecture, and Political Science attract thousands of applicants every year, making the institution a top choice for students across the country.
List of Courses Offered at Ahmadu Bello (ABU) 2026/2027
If you are interested in studying at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria but want to know the list of courses offered in the school, alongside their direct entry requirements, O’level subject combination, and JAMB subject requirements, we have thoroughly provided those information in this news guide.
| S/N | COURSES | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | O’LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (5 Credit Passes Minimum) | JAMB SUBJECT COMBINATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accounting/Accountancy | Two ‘A’ Level passes including Economics. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two other relevant subjects. | Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject |
| 2 | Banking & Finance | Two Level passes chosen from Accounting, Economics, Management, Mathematics, Geography and Statistics. | English Language, Mathematics and any other subjects. For NBC, the other two relevant subjects could be from commercial | English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any of arts or commercial |
| 3 | Business Administration | Two ‘A’ Level passes including Economics. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two other relevant subjects. | Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject |
| 4 | Civil Law | 1). Two Level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects. 2). NCE/ND/First Degree (Second Class Lower). | English Language, Literature in English and Mathematics. | Any three Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| 5 | Islamic/Sharia Law | Two level passes to include Islamic Studies or Arabic | Credit passes in Arts or Social Sciences to include English Language and Islamic Studies or Arabic. | Any three Arts or Social Science subjects including Arabic or Islamic Studies |
| 6 | Actuarial Science | 1). Two Level / IJMB passes in at least two in any of the following subjects: Further Mathematics, Economics, Financial Accounting, Commerce, Business Management, Geography, Computer Studies, Chemistry and Physics. 2). A Minimum of Merit in ABU Diploma | English Language, Mathematics and any other three Managements, Social Sciences or Basic Science subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Mathematics, and any two Management or Social Science Subjects |
| 7 | Agricultural Engineering | ‘A’ Level passes or equivalent in Physics and Mathematics. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any from Introduction to Agricultural Science, Materials and Workshop Process and Machining, Tractor Layout Power Unit Under Carriage and Auto Electricity; Transmission System; Implement and Machine; Principles of Crop Husbandry and Land Use, Materials and Workshop Processes; Construction and Maintenance of Agricultural Machines; general Metal Work; General | Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. |
| 8 | Building | ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any one of social science or technology/technical subject | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| 9 | Chemical Engineering | ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. | Five SSC credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language and any other Science subject. | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. |
| 10 | Anatomy | Two ‘A’ Level passes chosen from Biology, Chemistry and Physics in addition to the UTME requirements. | English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
| 11 | Agriculture | Two Level passes in Chemistry and one from Biology/Botany/Zoology/Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology/Mathematics (Pure & Applied). | English Language, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry and any one of Mathematics, Physics, Geography and Economics. | Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics or Mathematics. |
| 12 | Civil Engineering | 1). ‘A’ Level passes in Physics and Mathematics. 2). ND/HND upper credit at appropriate levels. | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and one Science subject | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| 13 | Educational Administration & Planning | 1). Two ‘A’ Level passes from Literature in English, History, Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Studies, Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo with ‘O’ Level pass in Mathematics. 2). NCE merit in the subjects listed above. | 1). English Language, Mathematics and Economics. 2). Five TC II merit including English Language and Mathematics. | Any three of Literature In English, History, French, Geography/Physics, Economics and Mathematics. |
| 14 | Dental Surgery | Three ‘A’ Level passes to include Chemistry, Biology/Zoology and Physics. | English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. | Chemistry, Biology and one other Science subject. |
| 15 | Economics | Two Level passes in Economics and any one of Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Accounting, Business Management, History and Government. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus one Social Science subject and any other subject. | Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject. |
| 16 | Medical Laboratory Science | ‘A’ Level passes to include Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology | Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| 17 | Fisheries & Aquaculture | 1). Two level / IJMB Passes in Chemistry and any of Biology, Botany, Zoology and Agricultural Science. 2). HND in Agriculture or related field of study with a minimum of Lower credit pass. 3). ND/OND in Agriculture or related field of study with a minimum of Lower Credit/Merit pass | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any of the following: Biology, Agricultural Science, Fisheries or Animal Husbandry obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science/Fisheries and any other Science subject. |
| 18 | Nursing/Nursing Science | 1.) ‘A’ Level passes in any two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. 2.) ND Upper Credit in Prosthesis and Orthopaedic Technology. 3.) Two ‘A’ Level passes in Biology/ Zoology, Chemistry and Physics plus three other ‘O’ Level credit passes in Mathematics, | English Language, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. | Chemistry, Biology and Physics. |
| 19 | Education & Chemistry | Two Level/NCE passes including Chemistry and one other Science subject. | Mathematics, Chemistry, English Language and two of Physics, Biology and Agricultural Science. | Chemistry and two other subjects chosen from Physics, Biology and Mathematics. |
| 20 | Medicine & Surgery | 1). ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology in addition to the UTME requirements. 2). BSC, BOS, etc in relevant programme. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. | Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| 21 | Pharmacy | Three ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology and Physics or Mathematics plus UTME requirements. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. | Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| 22 | Education & Computer | 1). Merit Pass in Higher Diploma and Diploma in Computer, Statistic or Mathematics Education. 2). NCE with Merit in Education and Computer Science. 3). Two Level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and Physics. | Mathematics, English Language and any other three Science subjects. | Use of English, Mathematics and any other two Science subjects. |
| 23 | Physiology | Two ‘A’ Level passes chosen from Chemistry, Physics and Biology/Zoology. | English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. | Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| 24 | Radiography | Two ‘A’ Level passes chosen from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. | English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. | Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| 25 | Veterinary Medicine | A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology, Physics or Mathematics. | English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. | Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| 26 | Biochemistry | Two ‘A’ Level passes chosen from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology. NCE/ND/HND in related programmes plus the UTME requirements. | English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology. | Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. |
| 27 | Arabic Studies | Two Level passes in Arabic and any other Arts subject. | English Language, Arabic and three other relevant subjects. | Arabic and two subjects from Arts and/or Social Sciences. |
| 28 | Education & Integrated Science | 1). NCE Integrated Science. 2). NCE Science Education. 3). ‘A’ Level passes in two (2)Science subjects | Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Mathematics, and one more subject. | Any three of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Agricultural Science. |
| 29 | Archaeology | Two Level/ IJMB passes, Merit in National Diploma from ABU or its affiliated institutions, in addition to five Level credits in English and any four of the following subjects Geography, Geology, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, History, Government and Economics obtained at not | English Language and any four of the following subjects Geography, Geology, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, History, Government and Economics/commerce obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English and any other three of the following Subjects: Geography, Geology, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, History, Government and Economics |
| 30 | Agricultural Extension | Two Level passes in Chemistry and one of Zoology/Botany/Agricultural Science/Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Economics and Health Science. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Geography, Physics and Economics. | Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and Mathematics or Physics. |
| 31 | Education and Biology | NCE/’A’ Level passes in Biology and one other Science subject. | English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and one other subject. | Biology and two other subjects from Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. |
| 32 | Drama/Dramatic/Performing Arts | National Diploma from any accredited institution at Credit grade in Drama, Theatre, Performing Arts, Mass | Use of English, Literature in English and any two other Arts or Social Sciences subjects. | Five Level credits in SSCE or equivalent including Literature in English, English Language and any other three Arts or Social Sciences subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. |
| 33 | Biological Science(s) | 1). Two ‘A’ Level passes to include one of Botany, Zoology, Biology or Chemistry. 2). ND/NCE in related programme/subject. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any other Science subject. | Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. |
| 34 | Theatre and Performing Arts | Two Level passes in Arts, Social Sciences or Science subjects. | English Language and Arts subjects. | Literature in English and two other relevant subjects. |
| 35 | Education & Mathematics | 1) NCE with a minimum of grade in Education and Mathematics. 2) IJMB with a minimum of grade in Mathematics and minimum of grade in the two other subjects. 3) ND with a minimum of Merit Pass in Mathematics. 4) ABU Higher Diploma with a | English Language and Mathematics obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Mathematics and any other two Science subjects. |
| 36 | Physics | 1) Two level /IJMB passes which must include Physics, and Mathematics. 2) NCE Physics/Mathematics in addition to O/L requirements. 3) Diploma in Physics with Upper Credit | English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two other science subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology |
| 37 | Education and Islamic Studies | 1) NCE merit in Islamic Studies and Education. 2) ‘A’ Level passes in Arabic/ Islamic Studies and any other relevant subject. | English Language, Islamic Studies and three other relevant subjects. | Islamic Studies/Arabic and two other Social Science or Arts subjects. |
| 38 | Education and Language Arts | Two level papers including English at IJMB/ NCE, or a minimum of Merit in Diploma from recognize accredited tertiary institution. | English language and four other Social Science subjects, English Literature will be an added advantage. | Use of English, one Arts subject and two other Arts or Social Science. |
| 39 | English Language | Two Level passes to include Literature in English and one other Arts subject. | Literature in English, English Language and three other Arts or Social Science subjects. | Literature in English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject. |
| 40 | Literature in English | Two Level passes to include Literature in English and one other Arts subject. | Literature in English and English Language. | Literature in English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject. |
| 41 | French | Two Level passes including French and one other Arts subject. | French and English Language plus one other Arts subject. | French and any other two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences. |
| 42 | Education & Geography | 1) NCE with minimum of grade in Education and Geography. 2) IJMB or level passes with a minimum of grade in Geography and in one other Science subjects or Economics. 3) ABU Diploma in Geography Education with a minimum of merit | Geography, Mathematics, English language and any other one from Chemistry, Physics or Biology or TC II credit in Mathematics, Geography, English Language and any other three subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Geography and any other two Science subjects. |
| 43 | Education and Physics | 1) Two ‘A’ Level passes in Physics and Mathematics. 2) NCE credit/merit in relevant subjects. | English Language, Physics, Mathematics and two other Science subjects or NTC/NBC. | Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry plus one other subjects. |
| 44 | Hausa | Two Level passes in Hausa and any other relevant subjects. | English Language and Hausa. | Hausa, Literature in English and any of Economics, Government, History and Arabic. |
| 45 | Physical & Health Education | 1) Two ‘A’ Level passes in any of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. 2) NCE merit in Physical Education and credit in Arithmetical process or Mathematics. 3) Diploma in Health Education, Environmental Sanitation, Physical Education, Social | 1) Five SSC credit passes/TC II merit passes including English Language, Biology or its equivalent. 2) Five SSC credit passes/TC II merit passes to include English Language and Mathematics. | Biology and any two relevant subjects. |
| 46 | History | Two Level passes in History and any other related subjects. | English Language and History. | History and any other two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences. |
| 47 | Chemistry | 1) Two ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and any one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology. 2) ND/NCE with good grades in relevant ‘O’ Level subjects. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. | Chemistry and two of Physics, Biology and Mathematics. |
| 48 | Health Education | 1) Two ‘A’ Level passes in any of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. 2) NCE merit in Physical Education and credit in Arithmetical process or Mathematics. 3) Diploma in Health Education, Environmental Sanitation, Physical Education, Social | 1) Five (5) SSC credit passes/TC II merit passes including English Language, Biology or its equivalent. 2) Five SSC credit passes/TC II merit passes to include English Language and Mathematics. | Biology and any two relevant subjects. |
| 49 | Human Kinetics | 1) NCE passes in two major subjects of any other combination with P.E. or H.E. or P.H.E. However, NCE lower than 9 point will be placed at 100 Level. 2) Two level/IJMB passes in science subjects; Chemistry Physics, Biology and Mathematics. 3) ABU Diploma with merit pass in | English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry/Physics and any other science subjects or TC II with five Credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, PHE and any other subject obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Biology, and any other two Science subjects. |
| 50 | Geology | 1) Two ‘A’ Level passes from Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Geography. | English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other subject. | Any three of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography. |
| 51 | Geography | Two level/IJMB passes which must include Geography and any other science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Agricultural Science and Economics) in addition to O/L requirements. | English Language, Mathematics, Geography, Biology and any other science subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Geography, Biology and any other one from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Agricultural Science and Economics. |
| 52 | Statistics | 1) ABU Diploma in Mathematics with at least Merit pass. 2) level/IJMB passes in English, Mathematics and any of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Geology and Data Processing/Computer Computer. 2) NCE in Mathematics and any of Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Geology. 3) National Diploma (ND) in Statistics with | English Language, Mathematics and three other subjects, two of which must be Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Computer Science or Studies/Data Processing) obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Mathematics, and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Geography. |
| 53 | Botany | Two ‘A’ Level passes in Biology/Botany/Zoology and Chemistry or Physics. | English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | Biology, Chemistry and any other Science subject. |
| 54 | Textile Science and Technology | ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Mathematics | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics | Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics |
| 55 | Zoology | Two ‘A’ Level passes or NCE in Biology, Zoology or Botany and one other Science subject | English Language, Mathematics, Biology and two other Science subject. | Biology and any two of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. |
| 56 | Mathematics | 1) Two ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and any other science subject. 2) NCE merit in Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Economics | English Language, Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. | Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry and Economics or Geography. |
| 57 | Microbiology | Two ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and any one from Biology, Zoology or Botany. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. | Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics. |
| 58 | Mass Communication | 1) Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication with a minimum of Merit OR Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMBE) passes in at least three Subjects obtained at not less than grade in Government/History/Civic Education, Economics/Commerce/Financial Accounting/Marketing, any Nigerian language, Literature in English, or CRS/IRS. 2) NTA Television College Diploma in Film and Television Production | English Language and Mathematics, Government/History/Civic Education, Economics/Commerce/Financial Accounting/Marketing, any Nigerian language, Literature in English or CRS/IRS. In addition, Literature in English can serve for any of the two Social Science Subjects combination (Government/History/Civic Education OR Economics/Commerce/Financial Accounting/Marketing) obtained at not more than two sittings | Use of English and three relevant subjects to be chosen from Government/History/Civic Education, Economics/Commerce/Financial Accounting/Marketing, any Nigerian language, Literature in English, CRS/IRS. |
| 59 | Forestry & Wildlife Management | 1) Two level / IJMB Passes in Chemistry and any of Biology, Botany, Zoology and Agricultural Science. 2) HND in Agriculture or related field of study with a minimum of Lower credit pass. 3) ND/OND in Agriculture or related field of study with a minimum of Lower Credit/Merit pass | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Agricultural Science. obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and any other Science subject. |
| 60 | Home Economics and Education | 1) NCE merit in Home Economics 2) ‘A’ Level passes in two of Chemistry or any Biology, Botany and Agricultural Science. 3) ND/HND credit in Home Economics or Food Science or Hotel and Catering Management or any other related programme | English Language, Mathematics, Home Economics, Biology and Chemistry. | Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and one other subject. |
| 61 | Water Resources & Environmental Engineering | 1) GCE level or IJMB passes in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. 2) ND with Upper credit in Water Resources /Agricultural / Mechanical / Civil Engineering or related field from accredited institution. 3) HND with lower credit in Water Resources /Agricultural / Mechanical / Civil | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other science subject (Technical Drawing, Agricultural sciences, Geography, Biology, Data processing, wood work, metal work and Economics) obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| 62 | Fine Arts | 1) A level/IJMB passes in Fine Art and one other subject. 2) NCE with a Merit level in Fine Art 3) ND in Fine Arts, Theatre Art or related field at Lower credit level. 4) ABU Diploma with at least Merit level in Fine Art | English Language, any two of Fine Arts/Painting and Decoration/Visual Arts, and any other two humanities subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English Language, Fine Art, and any other two subjects in Humanities |
| 63 | Electrical Engineering | 1) ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics. ND/HND in Elect Eng. Upper/Lower credit respectively. | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language. | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. |
| 64 | Electrical and Computer Engineering | 1) ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics. ND/HND in Elect Eng. Upper/Lower credit respectively. | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language. | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. |
| 65 | Mechanical Engineering | 1) Two level /IJMB passes in Mathematics and Physics. 2) ND Upper Credit in Mechanical Engineering (or other related courses e. g. Mechatronics, Agricultural Engineering etc) from an accredited institution or 3. HND lower credit may also be considered for admission into 200 | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other science subjects obtained at not more than two sittings | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| 66 | Metallurgical Engineering | 1. Two A level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics 2. ND or equivalent in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering or other Engineering fields, with a minimum of Lower Credit from accredited institution The above is in addition to satisfying the | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other science subject (including Technical Drawing, Metalwork and Woodwork and Economics) obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| 67 | Telecommunication Engineering | 1. Two A level/IJMB passes which must include Physics and Mathematics 2. ND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or relevant field, with minimum of Lower Credit from accredited institution 3. ABU Diploma in Computer Engineering or Computer Science | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any other two science subjects. obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and any other Applied Science subjects like Chemistry and Computer Studies |
| 68 | Mechatronics Engineering | 1) Two A level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and Physics 2) ND Upper Credit in Mechatronics Engineering or any related field of Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Telecommunication, Computer and Biomedical Engineering) from an accredited | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other science or technical subject (e.g. Biology, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Metal Work or Woodwork, Computer Studies and Economics) obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| 69 | Automotive Engineering | 1) Two level /IJMB Passes in Mathematics and Physics. 2) ND Upper Credit in Automotive Engineering or any related engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aeronautics, Naval and Marine/ Boat Engineering etc) from an accredited institution in addition to Five (5) O Level | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other science or technical subject (e.g. Biology, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Metal Work or Woodwork, Computer Studies and Economics) obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| 70 | Education & Arabic | Two ‘A’ Level passes or NCE in relevant subjects including Arabic. | English Language and Arabic. | Arabic and any two relevant Arts/Social Science subjects. |
| 71 | Library & Information Science | 1) A Level/IJMB passes in at least three subjects. 2) ABU Diploma in Library & Information Science with minimum of Merit Grade. 3) ABU Diploma in Records & Archives Management (with at least a merit grade) 4) NCE with minimum of Merit Grade in three subjects | English Language and Mathematics and any three (3) subjects or TC II Certificate with credit/merit in at least five subjects including English Language and at least a pass in Mathematics obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English and any other three subjects. |
| 72 | Guidance & Counselling | 1) Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from ABU or any accredited institution. 2) 3) NCE with Credit and above in Education and the Teaching subjects. However, NCE lower than 9 point will be placed at 100 Level. 4) A level /IJMB in at least three subjects | English Language and Mathematics or TC II with five credits including English Language with at least a pass in Mathematics obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English and any other three subjects. |
| 73 | Agricultural Science & Education | 1) NCE (Agricultural Education) with minimum of C grade. However, NCE lower than 9 points will be placed at 100 Level 2) ABU Diploma in Agricultural Science with a minimum of merit addition to O’Level Requirements obtained at not more than two sittings | English Language, Mathematics, Agricultural Science or Animal Husbandry, Crop Science, Fisheries and any other two Science subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agrictural Science and any other Science subject. |
| 74 | Adult Education and Community Development | 1) ABU Diploma in Adult Education with minimum of Merit or a National Diploma in Cooperative Studies 2) NCE with at least Merit in Education and Credit in one of the subject Combinations. 3) Two Level/IJMB passes in any two Subjects. However, candidates without O Level | English Language and with atleast a pass in Mathematics or TC II with five credits including English Language with atleast a pass in Mathematics. | Use of English and any other three Arts and Social Sciences subjects. |
| 75 | Education & Social Studies | 1) A Level / IJMB passes which must include Social Studies and other Social Sciences 2) ABU Diploma in any Arts or Social Science subject with a minimum of Merit. 3) NCE with minimum of Credit grade in Social Studies and other Social Sciences in addition to O Level Requirements | English Language and Social Science subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English and any 3 Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| 76 | Business Education | NCE (Business Education) with a minimum of Credit grade addition to O Level Requirements obtained at not more than two sittings. However, NCE lower than 9 point will be placed at 100 Level. candidates without O Level English or Math their A level English or Math | English Language, Mathematics and any other three Business/Commercial subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Mathematics and any two Business/Commercial subjects. |
| 77 | Procurement Management | 1) level/ IJMB passes in English, Mathematics, and any other one subject from Economics, Marketing, Government, History, Physics, Data Processing, Financial Accounting, Business Studies/Commerce, Geography, Building Construction, Chemistry, | English Language, Mathematics and any other three from Physics, Chemistry, Data Processing, Computer Studies, Geography, Agricultural Sceince, Technical Drawing, Building Construction, Economics, Marketing, Commerce, Financial Accounting, Business Studies, Government and History obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English and any other three from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Data Processing, Computer Studies, Geography, Agricultural Sceince, Technical Drawing, Building Construction, Economics, Marketing, Commerce, Financial Accounting, Business Studies, Government and History |
| 78 | Sustainable Social Development | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 79 | Environmental Sustainability | 1) GCE Advanced Level, HSC, IJMB or equivalent passes in Biology and Physics, or Mathematics or Physics or Geography and any other relevant subject. 2) Advanced Level Diploma in Environmental Standards at Credit level may be admitted at the 200 level of the programme. | English Language, Mathematics and any other three subjects from the following list: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geography, Economics, Government and Agricultural Science obtained at not more than two sittings. | Use of English, Mathematics and any three Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geography, Economics, Government and Agricultural Science. |
| 80 | Polymer and Textile Engineering | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 81 | Archaeology/History | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 82 | Computer Science | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques: What courses are offered at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)?
Ans: ABU offers a wide variety of undergraduate programmes across fields such as agriculture, engineering, medicine, sciences, arts, social sciences, environmental sciences, management sciences, and education.
Ques: Does ABU offer Medicine and Surgery?
Ans: Yes. Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) is offered through the College of Medical Sciences at Ahmadu Bello University.
Ques: Are engineering programmes available at ABU?
Ans: Yes. The university offers several engineering courses including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Agricultural Engineering.
Ques: Can I study Computer Science at ABU?
Ans: Yes. Computer Science is one of the popular courses offered under the Faculty of Physical Sciences.
Ques: Does Ahmadu Bello University offer Law?
Ans: Yes. ABU offers the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme through its Faculty of Law.
Ques: Are there agriculture-related courses at ABU?
Ans: Yes. The Faculty of Agriculture offers programmes such as Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, and Agricultural Extension.
Ques: Does ABU offer education courses?
Ans: Yes. The Faculty of Education provides many programmes including Education and Biology, Education and Mathematics, Education and English, and Guidance and Counselling.
Ques: What science courses are available at ABU?
Ans: Students can study courses such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, and Statistics.
Ques: Are business and management courses available at ABU?
Ans: Yes. Programmes like Accounting, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, and Public Administration are offered under the Faculty of Administration.
Ques: What are the basic admission requirements for ABU?
Ans: Candidates are generally required to have at least five O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, a valid UTME score, and must meet the university’s admission screening requirements.