Private University

Direct Entry: Everything You Need to Know

JAMB Direct Entry is mostly for people who already have a diploma certificate and want to enroll in a university degree programme.

Those who were admitted to a university via Direct Entry (DE) will often begin at 200 level in their institution of choice, granted they were awarded admission.

Eligibility for JAMB Direct Entry (DE)

Direct Entry candidates may be considered if they have one of the following qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) credit passes at Principal or Advanced level in no more than two sittings, with at least two mandated courses (for each discipline) at Principal or Advanced level. At both the Ordinary and Advanced Levels, no course may be counted twice.
• SSCE/GCE, NTS/NBC credits equivalents in three other topics at the Advanced-Level Examination of the IJMB, Cambridge, JUPEB, or Institute of Baccalaureate with SSCE/GCE, NTS/NBC credits equivalents in two other subjects (in prescribed subjects for each field).
• NCE with S.C.E. passes in two major courses, NTC/NBC credits or equivalents in THREE additional subjects (mostly for Education Courses), and ND. Education may be approved as a third A’ Level topic for education courses.
• O’Level requirements and a minimum of a lower credit grade in a National Diploma or National Innovation Diploma.

Private Universities that Accept Direct Entry (DE)

Below is a list of some private universities in Nigeria that accept Direct Entry (DE):

1. Achievers University
2. Afe Babalola University
3. Adeleke University
4. African University of Science and Technology
5. Ajayi Crowther University
6. Al-Hikmah University
7. Al-Qalam University
8. American University of Nigeria
9. Augustine University
10. Babcock University
11. Baze University
12. Bells University of Technology
13. Benson Idahosa University
14. Bingham University
15. Bowen University
16. Caleb University
17. Caritas University
18. Chrisland University
19. Covenant University
20. Crawford University
21. Crescent University
22. Edwin Clark University
23. Elizade University
24. Evangel University
25. Fountain University
26. Gregory University
27. Hallmark University
28. Landmark University
29. Lead City University
30. Nile University of Nigeria
31. Oduduwa University
32. Igbinedion University
33. Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria
34. Philomath University
35. Greenfield University
36. Clifford University
37. Godfrey Okoye University
38. Hezekiah University
39. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
40. Kings University
41. Kwararafa University
42. Madonna University
43. Mcpherson University
44. Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
45. Mountain Top University
46. Obong University
47. Oduduwa University
48. Pan-Atlantic University
49. Paul University
50. Redeemer’s University
51. Renaissance University
52. Rhema University
53. Ritman University
54. Salem University
55. Samuel Adeboyega University
56. Southwestern University
57. Summit University
58. Tansian University
59. University of Mkar
60. Veritas University
61. Wellspring University
62. Wesley University of Science & Technology
63. Western Delta University
64. Christopher University
65. Crown Hill University
66. Dominican University
67. Arthur Javis University
68. Admiralty University
69. Precious Cornerstone University
70. Atiba University
71. Topfaith University
72. Greenfield University
73. Skyline University
74. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences
75. James Hope University
76. Anan University

Benson Idahosa University (BIU), previously named Christian Faith University, is a private university located in Benin City, Nigeria.

The university was renamed Benson Idahosa University in 1998, in honour of a charismatic Pentecostal minister from Benin City, named Archbishop Benson Idahosa.

In 2002, the National Universities Commission (NUC) presented the required license to BIU, to operate as a private university in the country. BIU is the only African university that has international membership with the United States National Academy of Investors.

In 1993, Benson Idahosa commenced operations as Christian Faith University-Institute of Continuous Learning at the Ugbor Campus. Candidates who successfully got admitted into the institution were admitted into Management Sciences and Basic Sciences Faculties.

Benson Idahosa University School Fees 

School Fees for 2020/2021 Session

Law

100 Level & DE: N1,184,000

200 Level: N1,134,500

300 Level: N1,159,500

400 Level: N1,159,500

500 Level: N1,110,500

Accounting, Business Admin, Economics, Banking and Finance, Political Science, and Mass Communication

100 Level & DE: N645,500

200 Level: N596,000

300 Level: N621,000

400 Level: N621,000

Sociology

100 Level & DE: N476,300

200 Level: N426, 800

300 Level: N451,800

400 Level: N451,800

International Studies and Diplomacy

100 Level & DE: N488,300

200 Level: N438,800

300 Level: N463,800

400 Level: N463,800

English, Science and English Education, Education and Library & Info Science

100 Level & DE: N370,600

200 Level: N321,100

300 Level: N346,100

400 Level: N346,100

Faculty of Agriculture

100 Level &DE: N348,400

200 Level: N298,900

300 Level: N323,900

400 Level: N323,900

500 Level: N323,900

Faculty of Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil)

100 Level &DE: N776,000

200 Level: N726,500

300 Level: N751,500

400 Level: N751,500

500 Level: N751,500

Faculty of Science (Computer Science)

100 Level &DE:  N616,300

200 Level: N566,800

300 Level: N591,800

400 Level:  N591,800

Faculty of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry & Mathematics)

100 Level &DE: N556,300

200 Level: N506,800

300 Level: N531,800

400 Level: N531,800

Nursing

100 Level &DE: N902,500

200 Level: N952,500

Medical Lab

100 Level: N655,000

200 Level & DE: N605,500

Benson Idahosa University Dress Code

Benson Idahosa University, as a faith-based institution, strictly adheres to decent dressing. Students are meant to wear proper fitting and tidy clothing.

Their clothing should not be excessively large or too tight. Students should cover the appropriate parts of their body and avoid wearing clothing that will reveal their shape.

Benson Idahosa University Courses

Below are the top five courses offered at Benson Idahosa University:

Accounting

Mass Communication

Banking and Finance

Economics

Business Administration

Benson Idahosa University Cut Off Mark

The UTME cut-off mark for the 2020/2021 academic session is 180. This means that all candidates seeking admission into Benson Idahosa University must score 180 and above in JAMB UTME.

Benson Idahosa University Hostel

Benson Idahosa University provides affordable and conducive accommodation facilities for students.

Each room has a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8. The choice of room will depend on the category a student can afford.

Below are the prices of various hostels: N50,000, N75,000, N100,000 to N175,000.

Benson Idahosa University Address

Benson Idahosa University is located at Private Mail Bag 1100, University Way, Off Upper Adesuwa Road, Government Reservation Area (GRA), Benin City, Nigeria.

Benson Idahosa University Hostel Pictures

To view pictures of hostels in BUI, kindly visit the official website: https://www.biu.edu.ng/

Benson Idahosa University New Site

Here is the official website of the private university: https://www.biu.edu.ng/

Benson Idahosa University Portal

To access the university’s portal, kindly visit: https://www.biuportal.net/LogIn.aspx#

Benson Idahosa University Application Form

To apply for a programme in BIU, candidates need to obtain the admission form from the university’s Admission Office or any contact points in Lagos, Abuja, or Port-Harcourt.

Admission forms can also be completed online.

Benson Idahosa University Law

Candidates seeking admission to study law at BIU can apply through JAMB or Direct Entry.

Candidates, applying through JAMB, must fulfill the following requirements:

• Must possess 5 credits in General Certificate of Education (including Mathematics, English Language, and Economics). This must be obtained at not more than 2 sittings.
• Must possess 5 credits in NECO in relevant subjects; including English Language, Mathematics, and Economics. This must be obtained at not more than 2 sittings.
• Must possess 5 credits in WASC/SSCE in relevant subjects; including English Language, Mathematics, and Economics. This must be obtained at not more than 2 sittings.
• A credit pass in Commerce can be accepted in replacement of Economics.

Direct Entry

In addition to the requirements under JAMB, candidates should also possess any of the following requirements:

• A minimum of Upper Credit in a relevant discipline for Ordinary National Diploma (OND). This should be obtained from a recognized College of Technology or Polytechnic.
• Diploma Certificate from a recognized university. Candidates should possess a minimum of Lower Credit or Merit in a relevant discipline.
• Higher School Certificate or General Certificate of Education with a minimum of two papers obtained in one sitting. One of these papers should be Mathematics, Economics, or Business Management.

Benson Idahosa University Admission List

To view the admission list, kindly visit the following link: https://www.biu.edu.ng/admission-list/

Achievers University is a private institution of higher learning, founded in 2007 and located in Iwo, Osun State. Academic activities commenced during the 2007/2008 academic session.

Achievers University is an initiative of the Achievers Group of Education and Training Organization which is owned by Mr. Bode Ayorinde and other educationalists.

Achievers University School Fees

College of Social and Management Sciences (Business Administration, International Relations, Accounting, and others)

100 Level: N400,000

200 Level: N420,000

300 Level: N500,000

400 Level: N500,000

College of Natural and Applied Sciences 

Medical and Laboratory Technology

100 Level: N700,000

200 Level: N700,000

300 Level: N600,000

400 Level: N600,000

500 Level: N600,000

Computer Science

100 Level: N400,000

200 Level: N420,000

300 Level: N500,000

400 Level: N500,000

Nursing Science

100 Level: N800,000

200 Level: N800,000

300 Level: N600,000

400 Level: N600,000

500 Level: N600,000

Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry

100 Level: N400,000

200 Level: N400,000

300 Level: N400,000

400 Level: N400,000

Geology

100 Level: N400,000

200 Level: N400,000

300 Level: N400,000

400 Level: N400,000

Microbiology

100 Level: N500,000

200 Level: N500,000

300 Level: N450,000

400 Level: N450,000

College of Engineering and Technology (Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and others)

100 Level: N600,000

200 Level: N600,000

300 Level: N600,000

400 Level:  N600,000

College of Law 

100 Level: N800,000

200 Level: N800,000

300 Level: N750,000

400 Level: N750,000

Achievers University Cut Off Mark

The university’s JAMB cut off mark for the 2020/2021 academic session is 160. This means that candidates must score 160 or above to be eligible for the Post UTME screening.

Achievers University Courses

Below are some of the courses offered at Achievers University:

Computer Science

Telecommunications Engineering

Medical Laboratory Science

Business Administration

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Banking and Finance

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Achievers University Recruitment 2020

Current vacancies at Achievers University can be found in credible employment websites for job listings, such as myjobmag.com and careernews.com.

Achievers University Post UTME

Below are the requirements for sitting for the Post UTME:

• Candidates must have sat for UTME and achieved the minimum score approved by JAMB or NUC.
• Candidates must obtain a minimum of 5 credit passes (in relevant subjects) in O’ Level, in not more than 2 sittings. This must include English and Mathematics.

Guidelines for Application 

Candidates who chose Achievers University in their UTME should pay a N2,000 fee to the university’s permanent site.

Candidates who did not choose Achievers University in their UTME should pay a fee of N7,500.

To access the admission portal, kindly visit https://www.achievers.edu.ng/undergraduate_programmes/#. Forms can be obtained online or at the permanent site.

The screening exercise holds between Mondays to Fridays at Achievers University Permanent Site, Km 1, Idasen-Ute Road, Owo, Ondo State.

Achievers University Resumption Date

Achievers University is scheduled to resume on the 10th of January, 2021.

Achievers University Student Portal

To visit the school’s portal and find out more about the university, kindly visit https://www.achievers.edu.ng/

Achievers University Rules and Regulations 

• All candidates must pay an acceptance fee of N25,000.
• Most of the hostels in Achievers University prohibit students from cooking. There is a cafeteria and other eateries in the university that offer several menu specialties.
• Tuition fee can be paid in installments: 50% in the first semester and 50% in the second semester.
• Late registration attracts a fee of N25,000 per semester.
• Failure to register before the end of the registration period will cause such a student to be automatically suspended from studies. To continue his/her programme, the student must apply for a continuation of studies within 12 months.
• Students are expected to dress in corporate attire.

Achievers University Admission 2020

Application for admission into the 2020/2021 academic session can be processed online, through the official website: https://www.achievers.edu.ng/

Candidates can also obtain admission forms and process admissions at the University Registry.

Who Owns Achievers University?

Achievers Continuous Education Centre was a family business founded by Hon. Dr. Bode Ayorinde. The family decided to expand the scope of the Educational Institute by establishing a private university. This caused them to invite notable personalities, such as Sen. T.O Olupitan, Chief Mrs. Olutoyin Olakunri, senior academics, and professors to join the company.

About 90 shareholders became the owners of Achievers University.

Achievers University News

Latest news about Achievers University in areas of Academic News, Calendar, and more are updated on the official website.

You can access this by visiting: https://www.achievers.edu.ng/news-list/

Achievers University Official Website

To access the official website, kindly visit: https://www.achievers.edu.ng/

Achievers University Hostel

All students of Achievers University have access to the accommodation facilities provided by the institution. One of the goals of the university is to produce educated and morally sound individuals. Providing a conducive environment for students will develop healthy relationships and promote good morals.

Achievers University provides furnished halls of residence for male and female students at their permanent site.

The university provides adequate facilities, such as beds and mattresses, electric supply and regular water, standby generators, boreholes, and so much more.

Below is the accommodation fee at the permanent and temporary site.

Permanent site

6 bed space (New Hostel): N100,000

6 bed space (Old Hostel): N80,000

Temporary site

4 bed space: N60,000

Achievers University HND Conversion 

Achievers University accepts conversion from various institutions. Admission can be granted by providing relevant documents such as recommendation letters and a transcript.

Adeleke University is a faith-based and privately-owned institution, established by Chief Adedeji Adeleke. Located in Ede, Osun State, Adeleke University was founded in 2011 through a non-profit organisation, Springtime Development Foundation (SDF). The organisation was established by Dr. Adeleke with the aim of assisting needy students who do not have the financial means to obtain a higher quality education.

The faith-based university is closely aligned with the second-largest Christian school system, the Seventh-day Adventist education system. This makes it one of the institutions of higher learning in the world, adopting the philosophy of the education system.

Adeleke University is situated in a nature-friendly and serene environment in South-Western Nigeria and offers quality education to students. They also offer special features to students, such as research and innovative learning and scholarship opportunities.

The motto of Adeleke University is ‘Education, Excellence and Character.’

Adeleke University Tuition Fee

The tuition fee of Adeleke University is N273, 100.

Adeleke University Courses

Here are some of the courses offered at the faith-based institution:

History and International Studies

Political Science Administration

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Mass Communication

Economics

Public Health

Accounting

Biochemistry

Adeleke University Student Portal

To gain access to the student portal, kindly visit: https://eportal.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng/login

Adeleke University School Fees 2020

Here is a breakdown of the school fees for new students at Adeleke University:

Tuition: N273,100

Feeding: N150,700

Housing: N40,000

Exam/Registration: N17,500

Library: N15,000

Medical: N10,000

ID Card: N1,000 ICT

Certificate: N30,000

ICT: N10,000

Sports: N2,500

PCA: N5,000

Caution: N25,000

Medical Tests: N3,500

Acceptance: N50,000

Adeleke University Students’ Association: N3,500

Total: N636,800.

Adeleke University Dress Code

Students of the university must always appear in corporate attires. This means that the male students should be dressed in a shirt and a pair of trousers and the female students on shirts and skirts.

Adeleke University Admission Portal

To access Adeleke University’s portal, kindly visit: https://admissions.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng/

Adeleke University Postgraduate School Fees

To learn about the postgraduate fee structure, kindly visit the postgraduate portal (https://adelekeuniversity.edu.ng/postgraduate-school/).

For more details, contact info@adelekeuniversity.edu.ng

Adeleke University Owner

Adeleke University is owned by the billionaire and CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited, Adedeji Adeleke.

Afe Babalola University is a privately-owned institution of higher learning, founded by philanthropist, educationist and lawyer, Afe Babalola. Established in 2009, the private university is located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

The university offers academic programmes in six colleges: Social and Management Sciences, Sciences, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Law, and Postgraduate Studies.

How much is Afe Babalola University School Fees?

New Students

Law: 2,325,000

Agriculture: 608,000

Pre-Medicine: 2,500,000

Engineering: 1,530,000

Social and Management Sciences: 825,000

Education, Arts, and Humanities: 583,000

Sciences, Health Sciences, and Geology: 850,000

Nursing and Medical Lab Science: 1,355,000

200 Level Returning Students

Law: 1,486,000

Agriculture: 572,000

Pre-Medicine: 1,886,000

Engineering: 1,186,000

Social and Management Sciences: 786,000

Education, Arts, and Humanities: 547,000

Sciences, Health Sciences, and Geology: 787,000

Nursing and Medical Lab Science: 1,036,000

300/400 Returning Students

Law: 1,486,000

Agriculture: 536,000

Pre-Medicine: 1,886,000

Engineering: 1,186,000

Social and Management Sciences: 736,000

Education, Arts, and Humanities: 536,000

Sciences, Health Sciences, and Geology: 797,000

Nursing and Medical Lab Science: 1,036,000

 500 Level Students

Law: 1,286,000

Agriculture: 536,000

Engineering: 1,036,000

Nursing and Medical Lab Science: 886,000

Afe Babalola University Student Portal

To access the student portal, kindly visit: https://portal.abuad.edu.ng/PortalHome

Afe Babalola University Courses

Below are some of the courses offered at Afe Babalola University:

Petroleum Chemistry

Computer Science

Mechatronics Engineering

Computer Engineering

Mathematics

Geology

Microbiology

Sociology

Industrial Chemistry

Afe Babalola University Admission Portal

To access the admission portal, kindly visit: https://admissions.abuad.edu.ng/WelcomeHome

Afe Babalola University Cut Off Mark

The UTME cut off mark for the 2020/2021 academic session is 180. This means that candidates must score 180 to qualify for admission screening.

Afe Babalola University Admission 2020

Candidates seeking admission into Afe Babalola University must meet the following requirements:

• Possess five credits in relevant subjects (including Mathematics and English) in O’ Level. This must be obtained at not more than 2 sittings.
• Admission into Nursing Science and MBBS programmes requires 5 O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects (including Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) in one sitting.
• Admission into the College of Law requires 5 O’ Level credit passes in relevant subjects (including Mathematics, English, Literature in English) in one sitting.
• Past UTME results will not be accepted.

Application Procedure

• Visit http://admission.abuad.edu.ng/ to complete the online form and make an online payment.
• If you applied online, you can write the Post UTME test online.
• To download the application form, visit the official website: abuad.edu.ng
• Candidates are required to pay a fee of N2,000 for the admission application form and a screening fee of N5,000.
• Candidates who did not choose Afe Babalola University in UTME can also participate in the Post UTME screening. They are, however, required to purchase a change of institution form, which costs N3,500.

Afe Babalola University Location

Afe Babalola University is located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

Afe Babalola University Post UTME 2020

The post UTME screening for the 2020/2021 academic session will be conducted online. This decision was made following the directives by the government to combat the spread of coronavirus.

To qualify for the Post UTME screening, candidates must have completed the online application form.

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria, is a privately-owned Islamic university founded by AbdulRaheem Oladimeji Islamic Foundation (AROIF) in 2005.

Located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Al-Hikmah University aims at becoming a centre of intellectual and moral excellence.

The Islamic University has 7 faculties namely: Law, Natural and Applied Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Education, Agriculture and Management Sciences. It also has the Postgraduate School.

Al-Hikmah University has 12 Diploma, 50 Undergraduate, and 43 Postgraduate Programmes. The academic programmes offered at Al-Hikmah University have all been accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

The Islamic University is remarkably known as an institution of higher learning that promotes both academic and moral excellence. Its motto ‘Learning for Wisdom and Morality’ explains the overall goal of the institution.

 Al-Hikmah University Student Portal

To access the student, kindly visit:

https://portal.alhikmah.edu.ng/students/

Al-Hikmah University Courses

Below are some of the courses offered at Al-Hikmah University:

Islamic Studies

Mass Communication

Political Science and Conflict Resolution

Banking and Finance

Computer Science

Industrial Chemistry

Geology and Mineral Sciences

Public Administration

Business Administration

Biochemistry

Alhikmah University: Logo.

Al-Hikmah University School Fees

TOTAL SCHOOL FEES PER SESSION (WITHOUT HOSTEL FEE)

New students

100L, DE & Transfer BA (Ed)/BA Arabic & Islamic Studies: N203,000

100L, DE & Transfer Other Education Programmes: N353,000

100L, DE & Transfer BA & B.Sc Programmes: N573,000

100L, DE & Transfer B.Sc. Natural & Applied Sciences and Economics: N583,000

100L, DE Transfer Med. Lab. Science/Public Health: N683,000

100L, DE & Transfer Law Programmes: N856,000

 Returning Students

200L, 300 & 400L, BA, BA(Ed) Arabic & Islamic Studies: N146,500

200L, 300L & 400L Other Education Programmes: N246,500

200L, 300 L & 400L B.Sc. Nat. & APP. Sciences/Economics: N466,500

200L, 300L & 400L other BA & B.Sc Programmes: N456,500

200L, Med. Lab. Science/Public Health: N566,500

300L-500L Med. Lab. Science: N656,500

200-500L Law: N739,000

Al-Hikmah University Application Form

• Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable fee of N2,000 for full-time programmes, N5,000 for per-time programmes, N10,000 for sandwich and top-up programmes, N10,000 for postgraduate diploma programmes, and N20,000 for Masters and Ph.D. programmes. All payments should be made online.
• Complete the application form by visiting the following link: https://ecampus.alhikmahuniversity.edu.ng/
• Print the completed application form.
• Visit the University Bursary Department and submit the print-out slip. Candidates will obtain the official receipt after submission.
• Present the completed application form, along with relevant documents and official receipt at the Admissions Office for screening.
• The Post UTME screening dates will be communicated to applicants that successfully meet the criteria for admission.

Al-Hikmah University Postgraduate Portal

To access the postgraduate portal, kindly visit: https://portal.alhikmah.edu.ng/students/

Al-Hikmah University Sandwich Portal

To access the sandwich portal, kindly visit: https://sandwich.alhikmah.edu.ng/students/

Al-Hikmah University Cut Off Mark

The UTME cut-off mark for the 2020/2021 academic session is 160. Some courses, however, require that candidates score 180 and above. These courses include Common and Islamic Law, Computer Science, and Medical Laboratory Science.

Al-Hikmah University Admission

Applicants seeking admission in Al-Hikmah University must possess 5 credits in relevant subjects, in O’ Level. This must be obtained at not more than 2 sittings.