Nile University invites applications for the 2023/2024 session in its School of Preliminary Studies. This intensive program, designed for direct university entry, offers a wide range of subject exposure. Candidates with five credits in relevant subjects are eligible to apply.
Nile University invites qualified candidates to apply for the 2023/2024 session at its School of Preliminary Studies. This intensive, full-time course offers a unique opportunity for students seeking direct entry to any university, including Nile University itself.
The 9-month program provides students with an in-depth understanding of subjects related to their desired degree program. A blend of Nigerian and foreign A-level courses ensures students meet the requirements for direct entry admission to 200 level at Nile University or any other tertiary institution of their choice within Nigeria or overseas.
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Who Can Apply?
Candidates who possess a minimum of five credits in English, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects in WAEC/NECO/NABTEB/IGCSE or their equivalent at a maximum of two sittings are eligible to apply. Those who wish to gain university admission through direct entry without JAMB, or those who wish to switch disciplines, for example from Arts to Sciences, can also apply.
Programme Structure
In addition to compulsory courses, students choose three subjects relevant to their intended degree program. Here are the subject combinations for various courses:
Arts and Social Sciences
- Criminology and Security Studies: Economics, Government or History, Literature In English
- Economics: Economics, Government or History, Literature In English
- Mass Communication: Government or History, Literature In English, Economics
- Political Science & International Relations: Economics, Government or History, Literature In English
- Psychology: Economics, Government or History, Biology
Business and Administration
- Accounting: Accounting, Business Studies, Economics
- Business Administration: Mathematics, Economics, Business Management
- Public Administration: Mathematics, Economics, Government or History; Business Management, Economics, Government or History; Accounting, Economics, Government or History
Public and International Law
- Subject Combinations: Government or History, Literature In English, CRS or IRS; Economics, Government or History, Literature In English; CRS or IRS, Government or History, Literature In English
Medical and Biological Sciences
- Medicine, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Public Health: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Microbiology, Software Engineering: Mathematics, Physics, Biology; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry; Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Engineering and Architecture
- Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Petroleum & Gas Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Architecture: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Applications are now open. You can apply here. For more information, visit the Nile University website or contact the admissions office.