EBSU Courses and Requirements 2026/2027

Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki, is one of Nigeria’s leading state universities, offering a wide range of undergraduate programmes across Medicine, Law, Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Agriculture, and Management Sciences.

For the 2026/2027 academic session, candidates seeking admission into EBSU must meet the university’s general and departmental admission requirements.

About Ebonyi State University (EBSU)

Ebonyi State University, popularly known as EBSU, is a state-owned university located in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Established as a full-fledged multi-disciplinary university in 1999, EBSU has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading state universities, offering quality education across various disciplines, including Medicine, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, Education, Sciences, Social Sciences, and Management Sciences.

The history of EBSU dates back to the former Anambra State University of Science and Technology (ASUTECH), which operated a campus in Abakaliki for Agricultural Sciences.

Following the creation of Ebonyi State in 1996, the institution was renamed Ebonyi State University College and subsequently upgraded to a full university by the Ebonyi State Government in 1999.

The enabling law establishing EBSU received executive assent on January 14, 2000, marking the beginning of its autonomous operation. EBSU operates multiple campuses within Abakaliki, including the Permanent Site Campus, Presco Campus, Ishieke Campus, and CAS Campus, each housing different faculties and academic units.

The university currently offers undergraduate, postgraduate, distance learning, and work-and-study programs designed to cater to students from diverse educational backgrounds.

Today, Ebonyi State University remains committed to its mission of producing highly skilled graduates, advancing research, and contributing to national development through quality teaching, community service, and innovation.

EBSU General Admission Requirements 2026/2027

To gain admission into EBSU through UTME, candidates must:

• Score at least 150 in the 2026 UTME examination.
• Choose EBSU as their first-choice institution or apply for a change of institution through JAMB.
• Possess at least five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
• Participate in the EBSU Post-UTME screening exercise.
• Upload their O’Level results on both the JAMB CAPS and EBSU portals.

EBSU Direct Entry Requirements 2026/2027

Direct Entry candidates seeking admission into EBSU must:

• Possess at least five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
• Have acceptable qualifications such as ND, HND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB, or equivalent A-Level certificates.
• Register through JAMB Direct Entry.
• Participate in the university’s online screening exercise.

Why Choose EBSU?

Some of the advantages of studying at EBSU include:

• Accredited academic programmes.
• Affordable tuition compared to many universities.
• Experienced lecturers and researchers.
• Competitive professional programmes.
• Modern learning facilities.
• Strong reputation in Medicine, Law, and Health Sciences.

EBSU Courses

Below are the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki EBSU official and approved courses by the National Universities Commission (NUC):

Generally, it is imperative for you to meet the cut off mark! Also, all Candidates must attain a minimum of 5 credits in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE/GCE) Ordinary Level Credits in a maximum of 2 sittings.

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