Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI) is a state owned university in Ekiti State, Nigeria, offering undergraduate programmes across education, science, technology, management, social sciences and other fields.

BOUESTI, formerly known as the College of Education, Ikere Ekiti, was officially recognised by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2020. The university has also been recognised by JAMB and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), making its approved degree programmes available to prospective students seeking admission.

If you are looking for the courses available at BOUESTI, the complete list is provided below.

BOUESTI Courses and Programmes

BOUESTI offers a wide range of courses across education, science, engineering, management, social sciences, arts and other related fields.

The available undergraduate courses include:

No.

Course

1

Accounting

2

Agricultural Science and Education

3

Architecture

4

Building Technology

5

Business Administration

6

Business Education

7

Civil Engineering

8

Computer Science

9

Criminology and Security Studies

10

Economics

11

Education and Biology

12

Education and Chemistry

13

Education and Christian Religious Studies

14

Education and Economics

15

Education and English Language

16

Education and French

17

Education and Geography

18

Education and Integrated Science

19

Education and Mathematics

20

Education and Physics

21

Education and Political Science

22

Education and Social Studies

23

Educational Management

24

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

25

Entrepreneurship

26

Environmental Education

27

Environmental Management

28

Food Science and Technology

29

Geography

30

Guidance and Counselling

31

Health Education

32

Home Economics and Education

33

Human Kinetics

34

Human Kinetics and Sport Science

35

Industrial Chemistry

36

Industrial Mathematics

37

Industrial Technology Education

38

Integrated Science

39

Mass Communication

40

Microbiology

41

Music

42

Office and Information Management

43

Peace and Conflict Studies

44

Physics with Electronics

45

Plant Science and Biotechnology

46

Political Science

47

Political Science and Diplomacy

48

Science Laboratory Technology

49

Theatre Arts

BOUESTI Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission into BOUESTI must meet the required O'Level conditions for their chosen course.

The general admission requirements include:

  • Candidates must meet the JAMB cut off mark to qualify for admission.

  • Five O'Level credit passes in WASC, SSCE, GCE or an equivalent examination.

  • The five credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.

  • English Language and Mathematics must be included among the required credits.

  • The remaining three credits must be in subjects relevant to the chosen programme.

  • Candidates must upload their O'Level results to the JAMB CAPS portal.

BOUESTI Direct Entry Admission Requirements

Direct Entry candidates must possess a recognised qualification in addition to the required O'Level results.

Accepted qualifications may include:

  • NCE

  • OND

  • HND

  • JUPEB

  • IJMB

The specific Direct Entry requirements may vary depending on the course you intend to study.

BOUESTI Post UTME Screening Format

BOUESTI conducts its Post UTME application process online through the university's admission portal.

Interested candidates are expected to:

  1. Visit https://portal.bouesti.edu.ng/

  2. Create an account.

  3. Pay the non refundable application fee of ₦2,000 online.

  4. Complete the application form.

  5. Upload a passport photograph in JPEG format.

  6. Submit the application.

  7. Regularly check the application dashboard and JAMB CAPS for admission updates.

Candidates who are offered admission should accept the offer through JAMB CAPS and follow the university's instructions for completing the admission process.

How to Choose a Course at BOUESTI

Before selecting a course, you should confirm that your JAMB subjects and O'Level results meet the requirements for the programme by checking the JAMB brochure.

You should also consider your academic interests, career plans and the subjects you performed well in at O'Level and UTME. Choosing a programme that matches your qualifications can help you avoid problems during admission processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the full meaning of BOUESTI?
A: BOUESTI means Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti.

Q: Is BOUESTI a recognised university?
A: Yes. BOUESTI is a state owned university recognised by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Q: How many courses does BOUESTI offer?
A: BOUESTI offers undergraduate programmes in fields such as education, science, engineering, management, social sciences, arts and technology.

Q: What are the general O'Level requirements for BOUESTI admission?
A: Candidates generally need five O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.

Q: Does BOUESTI accept Direct Entry candidates?
A: Yes. Direct Entry candidates with recognised qualifications such as NCE, OND, HND, JUPEB or IJMB may apply, subject to the requirements for their chosen programme.

Q: How much is the BOUESTI Post UTME application fee?
A: The Post UTME application fee is ₦2,000.