Your academic journey into Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University begins after selecting a course and programme that matches your career path. The university has a wide range of courses across the different faculties within the university.

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the criteria for different courses have been clearly laid out by the university. It doesn't just end at picking one; you have to show you are qualified enough.

COOU Approved Courses and Programmes 2025/2026

All courses listed below are approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and open to UTME and Direct Entry candidates for the 2025/2026 session.

Faculty of Agriculture

  1. Agricultural Economics and Extension

  2. Animal Science

  3. Crop Science and Horticulture

  4. Fisheries and Aquaculture

  5. Food Science and Technology

  6. Soil Science

Faculty of Arts

  1. English Language

  2. History and International Studies

  3. Igbo Language / Linguistics

  4. Music

  5. Philosophy

  6. Religion and Human Relations

  7. Theatre Arts

Faculty of Education

  1. Business Education

  2. Education and Biology

  3. Education and Chemistry

  4. Education and Computer Science

  5. Education and Economics

  6. Education and English Language

  7. Education and Igbo

  8. Education and Integrated Science

  9. Education and Mathematics

  10. Education and Physics

  11. Education and Political Science

  12. Education and Social Studies

  13. Educational Management

  14. Guidance and Counselling

  15. Library and Information Science

  16. Science Education

  17. Vocational Education

Faculty of Engineering

  1. Chemical Engineering

  2. Civil Engineering

  3. Electrical/Electronics Engineering

  4. Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

  1. Architecture

  2. Environmental Management

  3. Estate Management

  4. Geography and Meteorology

  5. Quantity Surveying

  6. Urban and Regional Planning

Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology

  1. Medical Laboratory Science

  2. Nursing Science

  3. Public Health

Faculty of Law

  1. Law (LLB)

Faculty of Management Sciences

  1. Accountancy

  2. Banking and Finance

  3. Business Administration

  4. Entrepreneurship

  5. Marketing

  6. Public Administration

Faculty of Natural & Physical Sciences

  1. Biochemistry

  2. Biological Sciences (Biology)

  3. Computer Science

  4. Geology

  5. Industrial Chemistry

  6. Mathematics

  7. Microbiology

  8. Pure and Industrial Physics

  9. Statistics

Faculty of Social Sciences

  1. Economics

  2. Mass Communication

  3. Political Science

  4. Psychology

  5. Sociology and Anthropology

College of Medicine

  1. Anatomy

  2. Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)

  3. Physiology

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

  1. Pharmacy (Pharm. D)

COOU Admission Requirements 2025/2026 Session

To be eligible for admission into COOU, candidates must:

  1. Candidates must have chosen COOU as their first choice of institution in the 2025 UTME examination

  2. Candidates must be at least 16 years old by September 30th of the admission year.

  3. It is compulsory to score at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, including English language and mathematics, in no more than two sittings.

  4. It is mandatory to upload your O-level results to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) at an accredited CBT centre.

  5. Candidates need to score at least 150 in the UTME examination, which qualifies them to apply for the Post UTME Screening exercise of the university.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the most competitive courses at COOU?
A: Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Law, Pharmacy, and Medical Laboratory Science are the most sought after and highly competitive programmes.

Q: Are there part time programmes available?
A: Yes, COOU offers part time and weekend programmes for several courses in the Faculties of Management Sciences and Social Sciences.

Q: Does COOU offer mass communication?
A: Yes, it is one of the most popular courses in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Igbariam campus.

Q: What is the cut off mark for nursing in COOU?
A: While the general cut off mark may be lower, nursing typically requires a JAMB score of at least 200 to be competitive for the merit list.

Q: Is there a pre degree programme?
A: Yes, COOU runs a pre degree programme to help students transition into regular degree tracks.

Q: Are the courses NUC accredited?
A: Yes, the vast majority of programmes at COOU carry full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Q: Can I change my course after admission?
A: Course transfers are possible but are subject to strict departmental requirements, CGPA performance, and available space.

Q: Does COOU accept two sittings for O-level?
A: Yes, the university accepts a combination of two results (WAEC and NECO) for most programmes.