BSc Economics at Veritas University, Abuja

Programme overview

The BSc Economics is an undergraduate programme offered at Veritas University by the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. It runs for 4 years.

The Department of Economics is one of the foundational academic units of Veritas University Abuja. It began in 2008 as part of the Department of Management and Social Sciences under the former College of Management, Social Sciences, Arts and Theological Studies (MSAT).

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: Economics | Duration: 4 years | Location: Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

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Entry requirements

The minimum requirements for admission into the B. Sc. (Economics) degree programme of Veritas University Abuja are as follows: ; I. UTME (4-Year Full-Time Degree Programme) ; II. Credit passes in WASC, GCE, SSCE, NECO, or its nationally recognized equivalents in Economics, Mathematics, and English Language plus any other 2 subjects (in a maximum of two sittings). In addition, candidates must have acceptable passes in UTME. ; III. Direct Entry (3-Year Full Time Degree Programme) ; Minimum of B grades in Economics, Mathematics, and English in IJMB/JUPEB Examination, or minimum of 3.00 (out of a total of 5 points) in a university or Polytechnic diploma in Economics, Business Administration, or any other related field, obtained from a recognized institution

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

NGN 1,709,500 a year. Tuition for new students from the university fee calculator (undergraduate, local and international students shown the same tuition); returning students pay 1,616,000. Session is not stated on the page. Excludes accommodation, faculty/departmental dues an Source

Domestic applicants: NGN 1,709,500 a year. Veritas fees calculator, undergraduate tuition for new students (returning-student rates differ, e.g. 1,616,000). Excludes accommodation and separate faculty/other dues. Source

Admission is open to UTME candidates with a minimum score of 170 (including those who did not choose Veritas University as first or second choice), Direct Entry candidates and transfer students from other universities. The academic session comprises 2 semesters of 4 months each.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://www.veritas.edu.ng/admissions

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