Your academic journey to Ambrose Alli University (AAU) begins immediately after you have chosen a fitting course and programme within the university. The University gives aspiring students diverse options; the science, arts, management, and engineering have different career paths candidates can select from.

For the 2025/2026 Academic session, the institution added a couple of courses to what they already have to help students have a deeper understanding of their different careers.

AAU Approved Courses and Programmes 2025/2026 Academic Session

Faculty of Agriculture

  • Agricultural Economics and Extension

  • Animal Science

  • Crop Science

  • Soil Science

Faculty of Arts

  • English Language

  • History and International Studies

  • Modern Languages (French)

  • Philosophy

  • Religious Management and Cultural Studies

  • Theatre and Media Arts

Faculty of Communication and Media Studies

  • Mass Communication

Faculty of Education

  • Business Education

  • Curriculum and Instruction

  • Educational Foundations and Management (Educational Management)

  • Guidance and Counselling

  • Physical and Health Education (Human Kinetics)

  • Vocational and Technical Education

  • Library and Information Science

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

  • Civil Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Industrial and Production Engineering

  • Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

  • Agricultural and Bio Resources Engineering

Faculty of Environmental Studies

  • Architecture

  • Building

  • Fine and Applied Arts

  • Geography and Environmental Management

Faculty of Law

  • Public Law

  • Private Law

  • Property Law

Faculty of Management Sciences

  • Accounting

  • Banking and Finance

  • Business Administration

  • Public Administration

Faculty of Life Sciences

  • Biochemistry

  • Botany (Plant Science and Biotechnology)

  • Microbiology

  • Zoology

  • Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Faculty of Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Mathematics / Industrial Mathematics

  • Physics / Geophysics

  • Statistics

Faculty of Social Sciences

  • Economics

  • Political Science

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

  • Anatomy

  • Physiology

  • Nursing / Nursing Science

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

  • Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)

Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science

  • Medical Laboratory Science

AAU Admission Requirements

  • Candidates must be at least 16 years of age by the time of admission.

  • AAU Ekpoma must be selected as your First Choice institution in the 2025 JAMB registration.

  • Candidates are required to provide a letter of recommendation/testimonial from their previous secondary school principal and a letter of reference from a reputable person in society.

  • The general minimum cut off mark for the 2025/2026 session is 152, though specific competitive courses require higher scores.

  • You must possess at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) at not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.

  • Your JAMB subjects must align strictly with your chosen course of study.

  • It is compulsory to upload your WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB results to the JAMB CAPS portal. Awaiting results is generally not processed during the final screening phase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does AAU conduct a physical Post UTME examination?
A. No, for the 2025/2026 AAU has moved to an online screening system. Your admission is calculated based on your JAMB score and O’level results only.

Q. Can I apply to AAU as a second choice?
A. No, AAU strictly considers candidates who chose the university as their first Choice in JAMB.

Q. What is the maximum age for admission?
A. Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the time of admission.

Q. Does AAU accept "Awaiting Results"?
A. You can apply with an awaiting result, but you must upload your O’level results to the JAMB CAPS portal before the screening deadline (usually early September), or your application will not be processed.

Q. Does AAU offer Part time or Sandwich programmes?
A. Yes. AAU offers various part time degree programmes in Social Sciences and Education, as well as a 5 year Bachelor of Social Work.

Q. How much is the AAU Acceptance Fee?
The fee varies by faculty but generally ranges from 65,000 Naira. It must be paid before you can receive your matriculation number.

Q. How do I check my admission status?
A. You must check two places: the JAMB CAPS portal to accept the offer and the AAU Kofa portal to get your student login details.