Entry requirements
O-level (WAEC/NECO): Five (5) credit passes including English, Mathematics, Physics and any two (2) from Chemistry/Biology/Agricultural Science/Geography/Computer Studies/Economics/Further Mathematics/Technical Drawing. UTME subjects: English, Mathematics and any two (2) of Physics/Chemistry/Economics/Geography. (official college page)
UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.
NGN 470,900 a year (2026/2027). Academic Fees (tuition) for 100-level Category A students, 2026/2027 session, as listed in the 100 Level Schedule of Fees. Excludes accommodation (NGN 250,000), other fees (NGN 170,000: BBSF, entrepreneurship, internet and portal, health care, caution fee Source
Domestic applicants: NGN 470,900 a year (2026/2027). "Academic Fees" for 100 Level (Category A, incoming) as listed under "Mathematics" on the 100 Level fees schedule; excludes accommodation (N250,000), other fees (N170,000) and bench fee where listed. Kobo rounded. Source
Admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session are open; applicants must have sat the 2026 UTME and choose Bowen as first choice; five credits (English and four other subjects) in not more than two sittings (one sitting for Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science and Physiotherapy). Online post-UTME runs 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, every week.
Application is ongoing and candidates can apply at any time; undergraduate application fee is NGN 2,000 (non-refundable), paid online at ugadmissions.bowen.edu.ng; the form can only be purchased online.
Postgraduate application form fee is NGN 20,000 plus NGN 300 payment gateway fee (total NGN 20,300), non-refundable, paid by card or bank transfer through the applicant portal.