Starting your academic journey as an aspiring student of EBSU begins with knowing which course and programme within the university fits your career path. The University presents loads of options in the science category like medicine, anatomy, med lab, etc. The arts and commercial fields also have their options.

Choosing a course in EBSU is not just about you investing in your academic life; it is also about you learning how to be an expert in your field.

EBSU Approved Courses and Programmes

Faculty of Agriculture & Natural Resource Management

  • Agricultural Economics and Extension

  • Animal Science

  • Fishery and Aquaculture

  • Food Science and Technology

  • Soil Science and Environmental Management

  • Crop Production and Landscape Management

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

  • Anatomy

  • Medicine and Surgery (Preclinical)

  • Physiology

Faculty of Clinical Medicine

  • Community Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

  • Pharmacology

  • Surgery

Faculty of Education

  • Arts & Social Science Education: Economics, Social Studies, English, Religion, Igbo Education.

  • Science Education: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Computer Science Education.

  • Technology & Vocational Education: Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Building Technology, Woodwork, Agric Education.

  • Business Education: Accountancy and Secretarial Studies options.

  • Educational Foundations (Admin & Planning, Guidance and Counseling)

  • Human Kinetics and Health Education

  • Home Economics

Faculty of Engineering & Environmental Sciences

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Electrical/Electronics Engineering

  • Architecture

  • Building

  • Quantity Surveying

  • Environmental/Estate Management

  • Urban & Regional Planning

Faculty of Health Science and Technology

  • Medical Laboratory Science

  • Nursing Science

Faculty of Law

  • Civil Law

  • Business Law

  • International Law and Jurisprudence

  • Private and Property Law

  • Public Law

Faculty of Management Sciences

  • Accountancy

  • Banking and Finance

  • Business Management

  • Marketing

  • Public Administration

  • Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Science

  • Applied Biology

  • Applied Microbiology

  • Biochemistry

  • Biotechnology

  • Computer Science

  • Geology and Exploration Geophysics

  • Industrial Chemistry

  • Industrial Mathematics and Applied Statistics

  • Industrial Physics

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

  • Economics

  • English Language and Literature

  • History and International Relations

  • Languages and Linguistics (Linguistics, French, Igbo options)

  • Library and Information Science

  • Mass Communication

  • Philosophy and Religion

  • Political Science

  • Psychology

  • Social Work

  • Sociology and Anthropology

  • Theatre Arts and Film Production

EBSU Admission Requirements

  • Candidates need at least five (5) credits in their relevant subjects (including English Language and Mathematics).

  • A maximum of two sittings in your O'level (e.g, WAEC and NECO), though some competitive courses like Medicine prefer one sitting.

  • Candidates must upload these results to both the JAMB CAPS portal and the EBSU admission portal.

  • Candidates must pay the Post screening fee of 2,000 Naira.

  • If you don't meet the merit cutoff for your first choice course, EBSU often opens a supplementary form (around 10,000 Naira) that allows you to shop for other available EBSU courses and programmes.

  • Candidates must score at least 160, which is the minimum cut off in their UTME examination.

  • Direct entry students must apply through JAMB.

  • DE applying for competitive courses must have an upper credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I apply for EBSU courses and programmes if I chose them as my second choice?
A. No, EBSU typically only considers candidates who chose them as their first choice. If you didn't, you must apply for a "Change of Institution" on the JAMB portal.

Q. Does EBSU conduct a physical Post UTME exam?
A. Usually, no. EBSU uses an online screening process where they rank you based on your JAMB score and O’Level results.

Q. Are EBSU courses and programmes accredited by the NUC
A. Yes, the vast majority of the programmes are fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Q. Can I change my course after 100 Level?
A. Yes, but it is difficult. You need a very high CGPA (usually 3.5+), and there must be space in the department you want to move to.

Q. How do I check my admission status?
A. You can check it via the EBSU admission portal or the JAMB CAPS portal using your registration number.