BSc Library and Information Science at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

Programme overview

The programme trains graduates in the collection, organisation, analysis, dissemination and use of records and information. It emphasises information needs of professional groups, user studies, information technology with hands-on experience, and attachments to libraries and information institutions.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: Library and Information Science | Duration: Full-time minimum six and maximum ten semesters; part-time minimum eight and maximum fourteen semesters | Location: Ekpoma, Edo State

What you will study

Information technology, user studies and information needs of professional groups, with attachments to libraries and information institutions with computer facilities.

Career pathways

Librarians and information scientists in libraries and other information institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year: five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings (or Grade II teacher certificate with merit in five subjects). Direct Entry (three-year): merit diploma in Library and Information Science plus five credits; or two A-level passes plus three O-level credits including English Language and Mathematics; or NCE merit in two subjects plus credits.

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

NGN 202,250 a year (2022/2023). Tuition for 100 Level and Direct Entry students in the department, 2022/2023 schedule Source

Undergraduate admission is through JAMB UTME and Direct Entry; for 2026/2027 there is no Post-UTME screening exercise and cut-off marks are based strictly on the JAMB score.

Applications for 2026/2027 undergraduate admission (UTME and Direct Entry) ran from 1 June to 30 June 2026 at https://eportal.aauekpoma.edu.ng/ug/admissions; the online application form costs N5,000, paid online via Interswitch (Quickteller Business). O'Level and Direct Entry results must be uploaded to JAMB CAPS by 30 June 2026.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://aauekpoma.edu.ng/study-at-aau/admissions

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