Ekiti State University (EKSU) Part-Time Degree Admission Form

Ekiti State University (EKSU) in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, cordially invites applications from candidates who meet the requisite qualifications for enrolment into its diverse part-time Bachelor’s Degree Programmes. These programmes have received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and are slated for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic session.

EKSU’s Array of Part-Time Degree Programmes

Degree Courses Offered

The part-time programmes offered by EKSU encompass a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. Candidates may opt for any of the following:

• B.Sc. Accounting
• B.Sc. Finance
• B.Sc. Business Administration
• B.Sc. Actuarial Science
• B.Sc. Cooperative Economics and Management
• B.Sc. Entrepreneurial Studies
• B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
• B.Sc. Insurance
• B.Sc. Marketing
• B.Sc. Economics
• B.Sc. Sociology
• B.Sc. Psychology and Behavioural Studies
• B.Sc. Geography and Planning Science
• B.Sc. Political Science
• B.A. History and International Studies
• B.A. Philosophy
• B.A. French
• B.A. English and Literary Studies
• B.A. Religious Studies
• B.Sc. Mathematics
• B.Sc. Statistics
• B.Sc. Environmental Management
• B.Sc. Tourism and Hospitality Management
• HND Conversion Programme

General Entry Requirements for EKSU Part-Time Degree Admissions

Criteria for 3-Year Programmes

1. Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum classification of lower credit in a pertinent field.
2. HND with a pass grade coupled with a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in a related discipline.
3. A first degree from a university with at least a pass in a relevant discipline.

Criteria for 4-Year Programmes

1. National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of lower credit in a relevant field.

Criteria for 5-Year Programmes

1. O’level certification with at least 5 credits in pertinent subjects, acquired in no more than two sittings.

EKSU Part-Time Degree: Specific Entry Requirements

Five-Year Programmes Entry Requirements

Business and Management Courses

• Courses Include: B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Finance, B.Sc. Business Administration, B.Sc. Actuarial Science, B.Sc. Insurance, B.Sc. Cooperative Economics and Management, B.Sc. Marketing, B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
• Requirements: Five O’level credit passes in WAEC/SSCE/GCE/NABTEB including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and two additional subjects like Geography, Government, Principles of Account, Commerce, History, Business Studies, Tourism, Civic Education, Yoruba, Hospitality Management, or Computer Studies.

Social Sciences

• B.Sc. Entrepreneurial Studies: Five O’level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce, and two other relevant subjects.
• B.Sc. Economics: Five O’level credit passes including Mathematics, Economics, English Language, and two additional subjects, one of which must be a Social Science subject.
• B.Sc. Sociology: Five O’level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and any two Social Science subjects.
• B.Sc. Psychology and Behavioural Studies: Five O’level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and two other relevant subjects, one of which must be a Social Science subject.
• B.Sc. Geography and Planning Science: Five O’level credit passes including Mathematics, English Language, Geography, and two additional subjects, one of which must be a Social Science subject.
• B.Sc. Political Science: Five O’level credit passes including Mathematics, English Language, Government, and two other relevant subjects, one of which must be a Social Science subject.

Arts and Humanities

• B.A. History and International Studies: Five O’level credit passes including English Language, History/Government, and three additional subjects, one of which must be an Arts subject.
• B.A. French: Five O’level credit passes including English Language and any four other subjects.
• B.A. Philosophy: Five O’level credit passes including English Language and four additional subjects, with at least a pass in Mathematics.
• B.A. English and Literary Studies: Five O’level credit passes including English Language, Literature in English, and three other relevant subjects.
• B.A. Religious Studies: Five O’level credit passes including English Language and any four other subjects.

Science and Technology

• B.Sc. Mathematics: Five O’level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology/Agricultural Science.
• B.Sc. Statistics: Five O’level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and two additional subjects from Biology, Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Government, and Civic Education.
• B.Sc. Environmental Management: Five O’level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Geography, and two other subjects, one of which must be from Social/Management Science.
• B.Sc. Tourism and Hospitality Management: Five O’level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects, two of which must be from the Faculties of Science, Management, and Social Sciences.

Four-Year Programmes Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the O’level requirements specified above for the chosen course. Additional qualifications include:

• A National Diploma with a minimum of Lower Credit in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• OR two GCE/A-level passes in relevant subjects
• OR a Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Lower Credit in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Top-Up Programme Entry Requirements

Applicants should meet the O’level requirements for the intended course of study. Additional qualifications include:

• A Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Lower Credit in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• OR a first degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized University.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for EKSU Part-Time Admission

Application Fee and Portal

The application form for the EKSU part-time degree programme carries a fee of N17,100. Applicants should initiate the application process by visiting the official EKSU portal: https://eksuportal.eksu.edu.ng/.

Account Creation and Verification

1. Upon arriving at the portal, click on ‘ADMISSION’, and you will be redirected to the online application platform.
2. Create an account by entering requisite details, ensuring the use of an active email address and personal phone number.
3. An email for verification will be dispatched to the email address provided.

Completing the Application Form

1. Log into your dashboard using your verified email or JAMB registration number as your username, coupled with the previously chosen password.
2. Choose ‘2024/2025 Part-Time application’ from the available application types.
3. To proceed with payment for the application form, select ‘PAY NOW’, which redirects to the REMITA online payment platform.
4. Upon successful payment, the application form becomes accessible.
5. Attach a 1″ x 1″ coloured passport photograph with a red background in JPEG format.
6. Upload your O’level results obtained in no more than two sittings from exams like WAEC/SSCE, NECO, and NABTEB.
7. Preview, confirm, and submit the completed form, making sure to print out a copy for future reference.

Important Notes and Deadline

Final Points to Consider

• All O’level requirements for any given course must be met in no more than two sittings.
• The part-time programmes are designed to accommodate both weekend and weekday classes, with the exception of B.Sc. Computer Science, which runs only on weekdays.

Final Date for Application

The deadline for the submission of applications is 14th November 2024.

By meticulously adhering to these guidelines, prospective students can smoothly navigate the application process and optimise their chances of gaining admission into Ekiti State University’s esteemed part-time degree programmes.