Renaissance University, Enugu

Undergraduate (UTME) entry

Candidates need a minimum JAMB UTME score of 150, which is the university's minimum; some programmes may require higher scores, so candidates should confirm the cut-off for their course with the admissions office. They must hold five credits in WAEC or NECO in not more than two sittings, must have selected Renaissance University as first choice or process a change of institution, and must upload their O-level results to JAMB CAPS.

O-level subject requirements

• Computer Science, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Physics, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• Economics, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Accountancy: English Language, Mathematics and Economics
• Political Science, History and International Relations: English Language, Mathematics and Government or History
• Psychology: English Language, Mathematics and Biology
• Mass Communication, Law: English Language, Mathematics and Literature-in-English

Direct Entry

Applicants need at least two A-level passes in relevant subjects (Cambridge, JUPEB or IJMB), or an ND or HND from a recognised institution with at least Lower Credit, or an NCE with at least Merit in a related field; completion of a first degree is also listed as a requirement. Documents include evidence of first degree, O-level result, passport photographs and the JAMB Direct Entry slip or registration number for the current year. An interview may be required.

JUPEB

The JUPEB programme is open to candidates without JAMB results or with a JAMB score below the university's cut-off, who hold five credits in WAEC, NECO or equivalent in not more than two sittings. The JUPEB fee is N1,000,000.

Transfer

Transfer applicants need official transcripts or statements of result from all previous institutions (matching the original transcript), evidence of good academic standing with no disciplinary record, an O-level result, passport photographs, a JAMB admission letter or registration number, and a reference letter from the previous institution's academic adviser or head of department. The minimum GPA is 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. The level completed must be stated and an interview is held by the admissions team. A transfer processing fee applies; details are available from admissions.

Documents for admission

O-level result, UTME result, birth certificate, four passport photographs, local government identification letter or certificate of origin, NIN slip, acceptance fee and school fees receipts, and the A-level result for Direct Entry applicants. Forged or fake documents lead to immediate withdrawal of admission.

Postgraduate

Applicants need five credits at not more than two sittings in WASC, GCE, NECO or NABTEB including English Language, plus a qualifying degree.

• Postgraduate Diploma (two semesters): bachelor's degree with at least third class honours and a GPA of at least 2.0 on a 5-point scale, or HND with at least 3.50 GPA on a 5-point scale.
• Master's (M.A., M.Sc., MBA, MPA; minimum three semesters full-time, five part-time): bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with at least second class honours and not less than 2.50 GPA, or a postgraduate diploma at credit level with at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale (3.0 on a 4-point scale), or an unclassified first degree with an average of 50% or above. MPA applicants also need two years of cognate managerial experience.
• Ph.D.: a relevant master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale (3.0 on 4-point); a 4.0 on a 5-point scale applies to Music, Economics, Public Administration and Local Government, Psychology and the Faculties of Education, Medical Sciences, Health Sciences and Technology and Business Administration.
• Master's/Ph.D.: first class honours graduates, or master's graduates with at least 3.50 on a 5-point scale, may be admitted.

Applications are made online with a non-refundable fee of N10,300. Qualifying certificates and the NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are attached, transcripts are requested from previous institutions and sent to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, and all applicants take a computer-based screening.

Application, fees and dates

Admission for the 2026/2027 session is open, and applications are made through the online admission portal at rnu.edu.ng/admissions/regular_admission. There is no application fee for undergraduate programmes. The acceptance fee is N100,000 for Law and Nursing and N50,000 for other programmes. School fees run from N1,500,000 to N1,800,000 per session (for example N1,800,000 for Biochemistry, Accountancy, Economics, Law and Nursing; N1,600,000 for Medical Laboratory Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Cyber Security Science; N1,500,000 for History and International Studies and Mass Communication) and cover tuition, daily feeding and hostel accommodation. Fees may be paid in three installments (50%, 20%, 30%) or four installments (40%, 20%, 20%, 20%), and at least the first installment is due before resumption.

Main campus, Ugbawka (Nkanu East LGA, Enugu State) hosts all four faculties: Natural and Applied Sciences, Management and Social Sciences, Law, and Health Science. The campus is off the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, about 30 minutes by road from Enugu.

Facilities:

• Library with an e-library portal
• En-suite student accommodation (not more than three students per room)
• Wireless internet on campus
• Indoor and outdoor sporting facilities
• Laboratories and lecture halls
• A clinic with a doctor on call
• JAMB CBT centre on campus, where change of institution or course, upload of O-level results and acceptance of admission can be processed
• Dining arrangements providing the meals included in the session fee