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AFRICAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (AUST), ABUJA RELEASES 2023/2024 POST UTME ADMISSION FORM
The minimum cutoff JAMB score for the University for the 2023/2024 Session is 140.
The programs so approved are as follows:
Accounting (B.Sc.)
Business Administration (B.Sc.)
Computer Science (B.Sc.)
Software Engineering (B.Sc.)
Materials & Metallurgical Engineering (B. Eng.)
Civil Engineering (B.Eng.)
Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.) and
Petroleum & Energy Resources Engineering (B. Eng.)
Requirements
Requirements are: 1. Applicant must have a JAMB score of at least 140 2. Applicant must have 5 credit load in his/her WAEC/NECO including Maths and English
AFRICAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, GARKI, FCT-ABUJA
Entry requirements listed on the JAMB website
1. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
Two ‘A’ Level passes, A Level passes to include Physics, Mathematics and any other
subject. ND/NCE at Credit/merit levels and HND lower credit in relevant programmes into 200
and 300 levels. Degree holders and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Sci. /computing related programmes from recognized universities and polytechnics may be admitted into SOFTWARE ENGINEERING programme at 300 level to pursue a degree course. e. All candidates
seeking admission into the University must meet the SSCE basic requirements.
UTME Requirements
Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, and
any of Physics, data processing, computer science plus two (2) other Science subjects.
UTME Subjects
Mathematics, Physics, and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics, and
Geography.
2. COMPUTER SCIENCE
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
Two ‘A’ Level passes, A Level passes to include Physics, Mathematics any other subject. ND/NCE
at Credit/merit levels and HND lower credit in relevant programmes into 200 and 300 levels.
Degree holders and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Sci. /computing related programmes from recognized universities and polytechnics may be admitted into COMPUTER
SCIENCE programme at 300 level to pursue a degree course. e. All candidates seeking admission into the University must meet the SSCE basic requirements.
UTME Requirements
Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, and any of Physics, data processing, computer science plus two (2) other Science subjects.
UTME Subjects
Mathematics, Physics, and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics, and Geography.
3. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
PETROLEUM AND ENERGY RESOURCES ENGINEERING
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
Two ‘A’ Level passes, A Level passes to include Physics, Mathematics any other subject. ND/NCE at Credit/merit levels and HND lower credit in relevant programmes into 200 and 300 levels.
Degree holders and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Petroleum. /Chemical engineering, Geology, Geophysics and related programmes from recognized universities and polytechnics may
be admitted into PETROLEUM AND ENERGY RESOURCES ENGINEERING programme at 300 level to pursue a degree course. All candidates seeking admission into the University must meet the SSCE basic requirements.
UTME Requirements
Five (5) SSC credits include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, English Language, and any Science subject.
UTME Subjects
Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
4. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
Two ‘A’ Level passes, A Level passes to include Physics, Mathematics any other subject. ND/NCE
at Credit/merit levels and HND lower credit in relevant programmes into 200 and 300 levels. Degree holders and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mech. Engineering/related programmes holders from recognized universities and polytechnics may be admitted into relevant programmes
at 300 level to pursue a degree course. All candidates seeking admission into the University must meet the SSCE basic requirements.
UTME Requirements
Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics,
English Language, and any other Science subject.
UTME Subjects
Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
5. MATERIAL AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
Two ‘A’ Level passes, A Level passes to include Physics, Mathematics any other subject. ND/NCE
at Credit/merit levels and HND lower credit in relevant programmes into 200 and 300 levels.
Degree holders and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Materials/ Metallurgical
Engineering/related programmes holders from recognized universities and polytechnics may be
admitted into relevant programmes at 300 level to pursue a degree course. All candidates seeking
admission into the University must meet the SSCE basic requirements.
UTME Requirements
Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics,
English Language and any other Science subject.
UTME Subjects
Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
7. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
‘A’ level passes in any two (2) of the following subjects: Economics, Accounting, Business
Management, Government and Geography OR ND/NCE at credit level and HND lower credit in
relevant programmes into 200 and 300 levels. Degree holders and Higher National Diploma (HND)
in Accounting/ business administration/ Economics/ related programmes obtained from a
recognized Polytechnic plus three (3) other SSC subjects passed at credit level. AUST accepts very
good passes in three (3) JUPEB subjects: Economics and any two (2) of Financial Accounting,
Business Management, Government and Geography.
UTME Requirements
Five (5) SSC credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, plus any two (2)
of Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Government, Geography, and Statistics.
UTME Subjects
Mathematics, Economics, and one (1) other subject.
8. ACCOUNTING
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
‘A’ level passes in any two (2) of the following subjects: Economics, Accounting, Business
Management, Government and Geography OR ND/NCE at credit level and HND lower credit in
relevant programmes into 200 and 300 levels. Degree holders and Higher National Diploma (HND)
in accounting/ business administration/ Economics/ related programmes obtained from a
recognized Polytechnic plus three (3) other SSC subjects passed at credit level. AUST accepts very
good passes in three (3) JUPEB subjects: Economics and any two (2) of Financial Accounting,
Business Management, Government and Geography.
UTME Requirements
Five (5) SSC credit passes including English Language, Mathematics/Further Mathematics,
Economics, and two (2) other relevant subjects. For NBC holders, the other two (2) relevant
subjects could be from any of Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Office Practice, and Secretarial
Duties.
UTME Subjects
Mathematics, Economics, and any other Social Science subject.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Undergraduate programs
Applications for all our first-year undergraduate degrees must be made online through the JAMB E-facility Portal Walk-in applicants who did not select AUST as their school of first choice will also need to visit the JAMB Portal to make the necessary changes to their choice of school on their page. For Direct Entry students applying for our 200 Level programs should send an email to admissions@aust.edu.ng or visit the Admissions Office (MH 113, Mandela Hall).
Applicants with a minimum score of 140 who had previously selected AUST as their first choice will automatically be given admission, after meeting the entry requirements for the program being applied for. Walk-in applicants who did not select AUST as their school of first choice, and have met the entry requirements for their program, should take the following steps:
Visit the JAMB E-facility Portal at https://jamb.gov.ng/efacility and log in with your email address and password.
Click on the ‘Application for Correction of Data (2023)’ from the list of services on the left panel.
From the drop-down menu, select the ‘Course/Institution’ option and make the necessary changes to AUST.
- Email president@aust.edu.ng
- admissions@aust.edu.ng
- academicregistrar@aust.edu.ng
- studentaffairs@aust.edu.ng
- Mailing Address
- African University of Science and Technology
P.M.B 681,Garki, Abuja F.C.T, Nigeria.Street address Km 10 Airport Road,Galadimawa, Abuja F.C.T, Nigeria.
General Enquiries
Student Affairs +234-907-034-3077
Admissions Administrator +234-907-034-3065
Education
1ST NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS CONFERENCE ON UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) ESSAY COMPETITION
Competition Overview:
The SDG Youth Essay Competition offers a grand prize of N1 million for the top three winners, along with free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– Open exclusively to undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
2. Entry Guidelines:
– Topic:The Role of Students in Attainment of SDG4
– length: Essays should be 1500 words.
– Entry Period: Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Thursday, February 29, 2024
– Referencing: APA Style (6th Edition).
– Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
– Documentation: Typed in 1.5 line spacing, MS Word format only.
– Plagiarism: Only original content is accepted; plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Benefits:
– Prizes:
– 1st Prize: N500,000
– 2nd Prize: N300,000
– 3rd Prize: N200,000
– Winners will also receive free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Required Documents:
– Student’s Institution ID Card
– Copy of Student’s Admission Letter
– One recent passport-size photograph
– WhatsApp telephone number and email address
Application Procedure:
– All entries and submissions (essay and required documents) should be scanned and sent to nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org before the deadline.
For Further Inquiries:
– Call: 08068931151, 08133846739, 07067772964
– Email: nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org
Deadline: February 29th, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to achieving SDG4 and win exciting prizes. Submit your entry and required documents before the deadline. For any inquiries, feel free to contact them via phone or email.
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PENTAGON PARTNERS NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION FOR UNDERGRADUATE LAW STUDENTS
Competition Overview:
The National Essay Competition invites undergraduate law students to showcase their expertise and contribute to the discourse on AI, privacy, and data protection. In addition to cash prizes, participants have the chance to intern with Pentagon Partners, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– The competition is open to 400-level and 500-level undergraduate law students in Nigerian universities.
2. Essay Requirements:
– Length: Essays should not exceed 1500 words.
– Format: Double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font.
– References: OSCOLA format for citations with 10pt font size for footnotes and endnotes.
– Submission Format: Essays must be submitted in PDF format.
– Entrant Details: Include full names, school, level, phone number, and email address in both the body of the email and on the last page of the essay.
– Single Entry: Each entrant is allowed only one submission.
– Originality: Plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.
Competition Benefits and Timeline:
1. Prizes:
– Winner: N200,000
– 1st Runner Up: N150,000
– 2nd Runner Up: N100,000
2. Internship Opportunity:
– In addition to cash prizes, winners have the exclusive opportunity to intern with Pentagon Partners, enhancing their career prospects.
Application Procedure:
– Interested participants should submit their essays to essay@pentagonpartnerslp.com during the submission period.
– The subject of the email should be the Essay topic
For additional information and updates, visit www.pentagonpartnerslp.com.
Deadline: March 22nd, 2024
Don’t miss this chance to showcase your legal expertise, contribute to important discussions on AI and law, and vie for enticing cash prizes. Pentagon Partners looks forward to receiving your submissions.
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SYSTEMSPECS CHILDREN’S DAY ESSAY COMPETITION (CDEC), 2024
Purpose:
Inaugurated in 2020, the CDEC is part of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to promoting capacity development in the Nigerian ICT industry. By encouraging young Nigerians to tackle everyday issues, the competition contributes to intellectual growth and societal progress.
Topic:
The theme for the 2024 competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.” Participants are tasked with exploring strategies to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Eligibility:
– Open to primary and secondary school students in Nigeria aged 9 to 16.
– Junior category (ages 9 to 12) essays must not exceed 1,000 words.
– Senior category (ages 13 to 16) essays must not exceed 1,500 words.
Prizes:
– Winners will receive generous rewards, including a high-capacity laptop, premium headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, and one year of internet data, among other items.
– Consolation prizes will be awarded to other participants.
Application Process:
– Interested candidates should access the application page
– Essays must be written in English and reflect original thought.
– Each participant is limited to one entry.
– Entries must be endorsed by an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian.
– Deadline for submissions is April 12, 2024.
Submission Guidelines:
– All submissions must be in PDF format and include the student’s name, home and school addresses, email address, and contact phone number.
– Double entries will result in automatic disqualification.
– Submissions must be received by March 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Notification of Winners:
– Successful students and schools will be contacted in the second quarter of the year.
– Updates on winners will be announced on @nercng social media platforms.
The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition offers a unique opportunity for Nigerian students to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills. By addressing the theme of online child protection, participants contribute to building a safer and more secure digital environment for all. We encourage eligible students to seize this opportunity and showcase their talent and ingenuity.
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