University in Nigeria
Iyamho, Edo State
University profile
Edo State University, Iyamho (ESUI) is a state-owned university at Km 7, Auchi-Abuja Road, Iyamho-Uzairue, Edo State, Nigeria. Its stated vision is to become a centre of excellence in quality teaching, research, innovations and community development. The Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Victor Olawale Adetimirin.
Teaching is organised in eight faculties: Arts and Communication, Applied Health Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Science, Engineering, Law, Management and Social Sciences, and Science. Undergraduate programmes include Broadcasting, English, History and International Studies, Journalism and Media Studies, Mass Communication, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Medicine and Surgery (MB;BS), Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Mining and Production Engineering, Law (LL.B), Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Political Science, Public Administration, Peace and Conflict Studies, Sociology, Animal and Environmental Biology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Physics with Electronics, Software Engineering, Science Laboratory Technology and Mathematics.
The university was the first in Nigeria and West Africa to adopt the Canvas learning management system (the ESUI LMS), which gives students and lecturers round-the-clock access to course interaction. The library offers print and online/offline resources, and the campus has a sports complex with a basketball court, an administrative block and the Aliko Dangote Auditorium, which hosts convocations and inaugural lectures.
Students live in on-campus halls of residence, which are compulsory for enrolled students. Halls include Hajia Aishetu Oshiomhole Hall (female), Dr. Aderemi Makanjuola Hall (male), Professor T.O.K. Audu Hall (male) and Senator Franca Afegbua Hall (female). Rooms are Regular, Premium or Premium Villa, with en-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi and water-heating installations, and subsidised shuttles run between hostels and academic buildings. Students in several departments undertake a six-month industrial training (SIWES) placement in the second semester.
Entry routes include UTME, Direct Entry, inter-university transfer and the university's own JUPEB programme. Students' Representative Council and a Dean of Students' office support student affairs, and a Directorate of Career Services runs employability events.
The Vice-Chancellor's Award recognises the best graduating student; the 2025 valedictorian of Civil Engineering (CGPA 4.94) received it with a cash prize of 1 million naira. Zenith Bank Plc supports an Award of Excellence, a merit-based programme rewarding the best graduating students in Management and Social Sciences.
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View scholarships for Edo State University, Iyamho →Candidates must have sat the 2026 UTME, scored at least 150 and the approved cut-off for the chosen programme, chosen ESUI as first choice on JAMB CAPS (candidates who did not may change it on CAPS before applying), and be at least 16 years old on or before 30 September 2026. Five O'Level credits are required, including English Language and Mathematics plus three relevant subjects, at not more than two sittings. Medicine and Surgery requires credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one sitting. JAMB subject combination must match the programme.
Medicine and Surgery 210; Law 185; Nursing 170; Civil, Computer, Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Engineering 170; Computer Science 170; Medical Laboratory Science 160; Mass Communication 160; all other programmes 150.
Accepted: Merit pass in NCE, credit in OND/HND, a relevant bachelor's degree, two A-Level passes in relevant subjects, IJMB or JUPEB, or another qualification approved by Senate. IJMB/JUPEB candidates need at least 16 points for Medicine and Surgery or Law, at least 10 points without an F for Nursing, and at least 5 points with no F for other programmes. Candidates with 2 to under 5 points and at most one F may be considered for 100 Level (not Medicine, Nursing or Law). JUPEB results are valid for 3 years.
Not available for Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science or Law. Applicants from NUC-accredited universities must complete the online transfer form, pass the interview/screening, meet JAMB brochure entry requirements, hold a JAMB admission letter from their current institution, have a minimum CGPA of 1.50 and submit transcripts to the Registrar by 16 October 2026. Transfer application fee: N60,000.
Registration opened 12 June 2026. The closing date is 3 September 2026 for Medicine, Nursing and Law and 28 October 2026 for other programmes. O'Level results must be uploaded to JAMB CAPS by 15 September 2026 (Medicine, Nursing, Law) or 16 October 2026 (others); candidates awaiting 2026 WAEC, NECO or NABTEB results may apply. Medicine, Nursing and Law candidates sit a physical Post-UTME (or Post-DE) test on campus; all other candidates are screened online using verified JAMB scores and O'Level results. Offers must be accepted on JAMB CAPS within two weeks.
The UTME/Direct Entry screening fee is N2,000, non-refundable, paid only through Remita on the university website. Applicants register on the admissions portal, choose the category, read the requirements, complete the application form, upload supporting documents and can log back in to monitor status.
A one-session (two-semester) programme leading to the JUPEB certificate for Direct Entry into the second year; JAMB is not required. Entry needs five credits including English Language at not more than two sittings. Candidates take three subjects matched to their intended course (for example Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for Engineering). JUPEB fees: application N20,000, acceptance N50,000, LMS N35,000, tuition N150,000. Contact: [email protected].
Iyamho campus, Km 7 Auchi-Abuja Road, Iyamho-Uzairue, Edo State: the main campus, housing all eight faculties, the library, administrative complex, sports complex, Aliko Dangote Auditorium and halls of residence.
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