Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, formerly known as Kogi State University, is one of the leading state universities in Nigeria.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate programmes across several faculties, giving students opportunities to study courses in sciences, arts, education, engineering, management sciences, agriculture, health sciences, and social sciences.

Candidates seeking admission into PAAU are expected to meet the admission requirements for their chosen courses, including the correct JAMB subject combination and O-level requirements.

Accredited Courses Offered at PAAU

PAAU is recognised by the National Universities Commission and continues to maintain academic standards through accredited programmes and structured learning systems. The university attracts students from different parts of Nigeria because of its growing academic reputation and variety of professional courses. Below are the faculties and available programmes in PAAU.

Faculty of Agriculture

  • Agricultural Economics and Extension

  • Agriculture

  • Animal Science

  • Soil Science

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

  • English Language

  • French

  • History and International Studies

  • Philosophy

  • Religious and Cultural Studies

  • Theatre and Media Arts

Faculty of Education

  • Agricultural Science and Education

  • Business Education

  • Curriculum and Instruction

  • Education and Biology

  • Education and Chemistry

  • Education and Economics

  • Education and English Language

  • Education and French

  • Education and Geography

  • Education and History

  • Education and Mathematics

  • Education and Physics

  • Education and Political Science

  • Education and Religious Studies

  • Educational Foundations

  • Educational Foundations and Management

  • Guidance and Counselling

  • Health Education

  • Home Economics and Education

  • Physical and Health Education

  • Pre-Primary and Primary Education

  • Teacher Education Science

  • Vocational and Technical Education

Faculty of Sciences

  • Applied Physics

  • Biochemistry

  • Botany

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Geophysics

  • Industrial Chemistry

  • Industrial Mathematics

  • Mathematics

  • Microbiology

  • Physics

  • Statistics

  • Zoology

Faculty of Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • Industrial and Production Engineering

  • Material and Metallurgical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Management Sciences

  • Accounting

  • Banking and Finance

  • Business Administration

  • Public Administration

Faculty of Social Sciences

  • Economics

  • Geography and Regional Planning

  • Mass Communication

  • Political Science

  • Political Science and Public Administration

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

Faculty of Health Sciences

  • Anatomy

  • Human Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Medical Laboratory Science

  • Medicine and Surgery

  • Nursing Science

  • Physiology

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

  • Architecture

  • Building

PAAU JAMB Subject Combination for Selected Courses

Below are the JAMB subject combinations and O-Level requirements for selected courses from different faculties.

Course

JAMB Subject Combination

O Level Requirements

Accounting

English, Mathematics, Economics, and one Social Science subject

Five credits, including English, Mathematics, Economics, and two relevant subjects

Computer Science

English, Mathematics, Physics, and one of Chemistry, Biology, or Geography

Five credits, including English, Mathematics, Physics, and two Science subjects

Mass Communication

English, Literature in English, Government, and any Arts or Social Science subject

Five credits including English and Literature in English

Nursing Science

English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Five credits, including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Civil Engineering

English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry

Five credits, including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and one Science subject

Admission Requirements for PAAU

Candidates applying for admission into Prince Abubakar Audu University must meet the following requirements:

  1. Choose PAAU as your first choice institution during JAMB registration

  2. Meet the required UTME cut off mark for the chosen course

  3. Possess at least five relevant O Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics

  4. Participate in the university's Post UTME screening exercise

  5. Use the correct subject combination for the selected course

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is PAAU a federal or state university?
A: PAAU is a state owned university located in Kogi State, Nigeria.

Q: Does PAAU offer Nursing Science?
A: Yes, Prince Abubakar Audu University offers Nursing Science under the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Q: What is the acceptance fee for PAAU 2025/2026?
A: The acceptance fee for newly admitted students is ₦10,000. See the full PAAU School fees schedule for other charges.

Q: Does PAAU offer Engineering courses?
A: Yes, the university offers several engineering programmes, including Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Q: What are the admission requirements for PAAU?
A: Candidates must meet the UTME cut off mark, possess the required O-level credits, and participate in the Post UTME screening exercise.

Q: Does PAAU offer Medicine and Surgery?
A: Yes, PAAU offers Medicine and Surgery under the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Q: Can Direct Entry candidates apply to PAAU?
A: Yes, Direct Entry candidates can apply for admission into eligible programmes at PAAU.