British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State

Application process

Applicants register on the BCU admissions portal (full name, email, phone number and password), log in to the student dashboard and upload the required documents, each under 101kb. Registration and application are free and entirely online. Applicants who did not choose BCU as their institution of choice when registering for JAMB must visit an accredited JAMB centre to change institution and upload their O'Level result on JAMB CAPS. The admissions office reviews each profile and contacts applicants who meet the requirements of their programme. Admission is strictly on merit and no payment should be made to influence admission. Enquiries: [email protected].

O'Level and UTME

Candidates need credit passes in five subjects at SSCE, NECO or GCE (or equivalent) in not more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics; requirements vary by programme. The minimum JAMB UTME score for 100 Level entry is 150, and all 100 Level candidates must sit the current JAMB UTME.

Programme subject requirements

• Science and computing programmes (Physics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology): English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at credit level.
• Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering and Cybersecurity: English Language, Mathematics, Physics and another relevant science subject.
• Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science and Physiotherapy: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Language; Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science run five years by UTME entry and four years by Direct Entry, and Physiotherapy runs six sessions by UTME and five by Direct Entry.
• Public Health Science: English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Health Science, Chemistry, Physics or another science subject.
• Management and social science programmes: English Language and Mathematics plus relevant subjects such as Economics for Economics, Economics, Commerce or a business subject for Entrepreneurship, and arts or social science subjects for Mass Communication.

Direct Entry and transfer

Direct Entry candidates apply through JAMB Direct Entry and are admitted into shorter three-year or four-year routes, with requirements varying by programme (for example a credit at university/National Diploma or NCE level for computing programmes). Transfer candidates present a JAMB admission letter, an academic transcript and an attestation letter from their previous university.

Fees

2026/2027 tuition ranges from N1,250,000 to N1,415,500 per session depending on programme (for example Accounting and Finance and Mass Communication N1,250,000; Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Public Health N1,415,500). Tuition may be paid in two instalments: 60% before resumption and 40% at the start of the second semester. Hostel accommodation is N315,000 per year (2025/2026 rate).

The university has a single residential campus in Obudu, Cross River State, with lecture rooms, laboratories, libraries, study lounges, furnished hostels, indoor and outdoor sports courts and a football pitch.