For the 2025/2026 academic session, Niger Delta University (NDU) is running a broad category of approved courses and programmes across its faculties. These include programmes in Engineering, Science, Agriculture, Medicine, Law, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, and Management Sciences, covering both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

NDU Approved Courses and Programmes 2025/2026 Academic Session

Faculty of Agriculture

  • Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development

  • Animal Science

  • Crop Production Technology

  • Fisheries and Aquaculture

  • Soil Science

Faculty of Arts

  • English and Literary Studies

  • History and Diplomacy

  • Philosophy

  • Religious Studies

  • Theatre Arts

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

  • Human Anatomy

  • Human Physiology

  • Medical Laboratory Science

  • Biochemistry

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

  • Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)

Faculty of Education

  • Adult and Community Education

  • Agricultural Education

  • Biology Education

  • Business Education

  • Chemistry Education

  • Economics Education

  • Educational Management

  • English and Literary Studies Education

  • Guidance and Counselling

  • Health Education

  • History and Diplomacy Education

  • Human Kinetics Education

  • Integrated Science Education

  • Library and Information Science

  • Mathematics Education

  • Physics Education

  • Political Science Education

  • Religious Studies Education

  • Social Studies

  • Technical/Technology Education

Faculty of Engineering

  • Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering

  • Marine Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Petroleum Engineering

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

  • Architecture

  • Building

  • Environmental Management

  • Fine and Applied Arts

  • Quantity Surveying

  • Urban and Regional Planning

Faculty of Law

  • Law (LL.B)

Faculty of Management Sciences

  • Accounting

  • Banking and Finance

  • Insurance

  • Management/Business Administration

  • Marketing

  • Office and Information Management

Faculty of Nursing Sciences

  • Nursing Science

Faculty of Pharmacy

  • Pharmacy (B.Pharm/Pharm.D)

Faculty of Science

  • Biological Science (Biology)

  • Computer Science

  • Geology

  • Mathematics

  • Microbiology

  • Physics

  • Pure and Applied Chemistry

Faculty of Social Sciences

  • Economics

  • Geography and Environmental Management

  • Mass Communication

  • Political Science

  • Sociology

NDU Admission Requirements

  • NDU must be selected as the first choice university during JAMB registration to be eligible for the Post UTME screening.

  • Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

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

  • The general cut off mark is set at 160; specific competitive courses require higher scores for Admission consideration.

  • Only candidates who meet the cut off mark will be eligible to take part in the Post UTME screening

  • Candidates must choose the correct subjects in JAMB relevant to their applied course.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the most competitive course at NDU?
A. Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) is the most competitive, followed closely by Nursing Science, Law, Pharmacy, and Engineering.

Q. Does NDU offer part time degree programs?
A. Yes, the university has a "Part Time" or "Sandwich" program, primarily for courses in the Faculty of Education, designed for working professionals.

Q. Can I change my course after admission?
A. "Change of Course" is possible but difficult. It usually depends on your CGPA after the first year and the availability of space in the new department.

Q. Does NDU accept a combination of WAEC and NECO?
A. Yes, NDU accepts a maximum of two sittings for O’level results for most courses.

Q. Are there professional courses in the Faculty of Management Sciences? A. Yes, the faculty offers professional track degrees in Accounting, Banking and Finance, and Insurance.

Q. Is Nursing Science a competitive course at NDU?
A. Extremely, due to high demand and clinical space limitations, the cut off mark for Nursing is usually significantly higher than the general university average.

Q. Does NDU offer postgraduate programs?
A. Yes, the NDU School of Postgraduate Studies offers PGD, M.Sc., M.A., and PhD programs across most of the departments listed in the undergraduate faculties.

Q. What is the duration for a Law degree?
A. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) at NDU takes five years of academic study plus one year at the Nigerian Law School for professional qualification.