Entry requirements
Minimum of five credits at Ordinary Level in GCE, SSCE, or their equivalent examinations. The credits should include Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English Language. A combination of 5 credit passes at not more than two sittings from either WAEC or NECO or both as the case may be, are also allowed. In addition, students for the programme must possess, at least five (5) credit passes at SSCE or its equivalent in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. In addition to the above admission requirements, candidates are also required to pass an internal (Post UME) screening/interview to be conducted by the University. In addition to the above admission requirements, candidates are also required to pass an internal (Post UME) screening/interview to be conducted by the University. A-Level, NCE, OND/ND. Direct Entry. Three Advanced Level Passes in Biology and Chemistry plus credits at Ordinary Level as specified in (i) above. OND, NCE, in related subjects plus credit at Ordinary Level as in (i) above Registered Nurses with double qualification i.e. general Nursing Certificate and Midwifery or Psychiatry or its equivalent. This is in addition to UME requirements. Registered Nurses with double qualification i.e. general Nursing Certificate and Midwifery or Psychiatry or its equivalent. This is in addition to UME requirements.
UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.
NGN 340,000 a year (2026/2027). Official 'Tuition (Per Year)' covering 1st and 2nd semesters. Excludes separate flat 'Other Charges' of NGN 160,000/yr (departmental dues, medicals, sports, registration, library, exams, ICT, utilities, welfare) and optional hostel. Source
Admission for the 2026/2027 session is through JAMB UTME/Direct Entry: select Obong University on the JAMB portal (or change institution), accept the offer on JAMB CAPS, then screening and verification. Admission notification runs August to October 2026, screening October to December 2026, and student resumption October 10 to January 31.
JAMB UTME/DE registration runs January 31 to March 5 and the UTME examination April 25 to May 5, 2026 for the 2026/2027 cycle; applicants are limited to three undergraduate applications.