If you are planning to gain admission into Niger Delta University (NDU) for the 2025/2026 academic session, one of the most important things to know is the list of approved courses available.

NDU offers a wide range of accredited undergraduate programmes across several faculties, giving prospective students many options to choose from.

Here, you will find the full list of NDU courses and programmes for 2025/2026, arranged by faculty to help you make the right academic choice.

NDU Approved Courses and Programmes 2025/2026 Academic Session

Below is a complete list of courses and programmes offered at NDU.

Faculty of Agriculture

  1. Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development

  2. Animal Science

  3. Crop Production Technology

  4. Fisheries and Aquaculture

  5. Soil Science

Faculty of Arts

  1. English and Literary Studies

  2. History and Diplomacy

  3. Philosophy

  4. Religious Studies

  5. Theatre Arts

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

  1. Human Anatomy

  2. Human Physiology

  3. Medical Laboratory Science

  4. Biochemistry

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

  1. Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)

Faculty of Education

  1. Adult and Community Education

  2. Agricultural Education

  3. Biology Education

  4. Business Education

  5. Chemistry Education

  6. Economics Education

  7. Educational Management

  8. English and Literary Studies Education

  9. Guidance and Counselling

  10. Health Education

  11. History and Diplomacy Education

  12. Human Kinetics Education

  13. Integrated Science Education

  14. Library and Information Science

  15. Mathematics Education

  16. Physics Education

  17. Political Science Education

  18. Religious Studies Education

  19. Social Studies

  20. Technical/Technology Education

Faculty of Engineering

  1. Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

  2. Chemical Engineering

  3. Civil Engineering

  4. Electrical/Electronic Engineering

  5. Marine Engineering

  6. Mechanical Engineering

  7. Petroleum Engineering

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

  1. Architecture

  2. Building

  3. Environmental Management

  4. Fine and Applied Arts

  5. Quantity Surveying

  6. Urban and Regional Planning

Faculty of Law

  1. Law (LL.B)

Faculty of Management Sciences

  1. Accounting

  2. Banking and Finance

  3. Insurance

  4. Management/Business Administration

  5. Marketing

  6. Office and Information Management

Faculty of Nursing Sciences

  1. Nursing Science

Faculty of Pharmacy

  1. Pharmacy (B.Pharm/Pharm.D)

Faculty of Science

  1. Biological Science (Biology)

  2. Computer Science

  3. Geology

  4. Mathematics

  5. Microbiology

  6. Physics

  7. Pure and Applied Chemistry

Faculty of Social Sciences

  1. Economics

  2. Geography and Environmental Management

  3. Mass Communication

  4. Political Science

  5. Sociology

NDU Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission into Niger Delta University (NDU), all candidates must meet the following basic requirements:

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

  2. Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English language and mathematics.

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

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

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

  6. 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 programmes?
A: Yes, the university has a "Part Time" or "Sandwich" programme, primarily for courses in the Faculty of Education, designed for working professionals.

Q: Can I change my course after admission?
A: 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 programmes?
A: Yes, the NDU School of Postgraduate Studies offers PGD, M.Sc., M.A., and PhD programmes across most of the departments listed in the undergraduate faculties.

Q: What is the duration for a law degree?
A: 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.