Education
AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY RELEASES 2023/2024 POST UTME ADMISSION FORM
Augustine University Post-UTME/DE registration for 2023/2024 session has been announced. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified UTME and Direct Entry candidates for admission into its DEGREE PROGRAMMES for the 2023/2024academic session.
ELIGIBILITY
Prospective candidates seeking admission into Augustine University must not be less than 16 years of age by October of the Admission year.
Applicants must have completed their secondary school education and possess a minimum of five O’Level Credit passes at one or two sittings in West African SSCE/GCE/NECO or its acceptable equivalents which must include credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and at least three other subjects relevant to the proposed course of studies.
Applicants who are awaiting results for SSCE/GCE can also apply.
Applicants must have chosen AUI as FIRST CHOICE in the UTME Examinations of the admission year.
Applicants who did not choose AUI as first choice in the UTME Examinations of the admission year MAY also APPLY with the understanding that he/she will have to process the change of institution on the JAMB portal on getting provisional admission in AUI.
Direct entry candidates can also Apply.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Prospective candidates seeking admission into the Augustine University must not be less than 16 years of age by October of Admission year. Admission is open to all, irrespective of gender, race, or religion. Prospective candidates would need to satisfy the following general requirements before they are offered admission into the University:
a. All admissions into the University shall be through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation’s Board (JAMB)
b. For admission into 100 level (UTME), candidates must Obtain a minimum of five (5) Ordinary level credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics (applicable in specified programmes)at not more than 2 sittings; Candidates must also pass the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as specified by JAMB in relevant subjects and satisfy the University requirements in a Post-UTME screening exercise for the Course of study.
c. For admission to 200 level (Direct Entry), candidates should (in addition to five (5) Ordinary level credit passes stated above, obtain at least two (2) A’ level (or its equivalent) full passes in relevant subjects, or possess NCE, or a good first degree in another field as the case may be.
d. All candidates seeking admission into the University must meet the SSCE/NECO or its equivalent basic requirements.
AVAILABLE COURSES
: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
S/N PROGRAMME ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
DIRECT ENTRY ORDINARY LEVEL SUBJECTS U.T.M.E SUBJECTS
1. ENGLISH Two A’ level passes including Literature in English.
NCE or HND with credit passes in addition to 5 Credits in SSCE (or its equivalent) may be considered. 5 O’Level credits at SSCE(or its equivalent) in English Language, Literature-in-English and three other Arts or Social Science subjects English Language, Literature-in-English and three other Arts or Social Science subjects.
A Pass in Mathematics is acceptable.
2 RELIGIOUS STUDY Two A’ level passes in any relevant subjects.
NCE & Diploma with credit passes in relevant subjects in addition to 5 Credits in SSCE (or its equivalent) 5 O’Level credits in SSCE(or its equivalent) in English Language , CRK/IRK, Literature in English and any other Arts subject.
A Pass in Mathematics is acceptable. English Language, CRK/IRK and any other Arts subject.
3 PHILOSOPHY Two A’level passes in any relevant subjects.
NCE & Diploma with credit passes in relevant subjects in addition to 5 Credits in SSCE (or its equivalent) 5 O’Level credits in SSCE(or its equivalent) in English Language and four other relevant subjects.
A Pass in Mathematics is acceptable. English Language and any other three Arts subjects.
4 ECONOMICS Two A’ level passes in Economics and any one of Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Agric Science, Accounting, Bus. Management, History and Government. 5 O’Level credits in SSCE(or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two other arts or social science subjects. English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any of Government, Commerce, Financial Accounting, History, Literature-in-English, French and CRS/IRS.
5 ACCOUNTING Two A’ level passes including Economics 5 O’Level credits in SSCE(or its equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics, Economics English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject
6 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Two A’level passes including Economics 5 O’Level credits in SSCE(or its equivalent) including English, Mathematics,
Economics English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject
7 BANKING AND FINANCE Two A’
level passes in Accounting or Economics and one other subject. OR NCE with passes at merit level in relevant subject. OR Foundation International exam such as ICAN, ACCA, ICMA, GPFA 5 O’Level credits in SSCE(or its equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics, Economics English Language, Mathematics ,one Social Science subject and any other subject.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
S/N DIRECT ENTRY ORDINARY LEVEL SUBJECTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS U.T.M.E SUBJECTS
1. MATHEMATICS Two A ‘level passes in Mathematics and Physics and/or Chemistry.
NCE with credit passes in Mathematics and Physics plus 5 credits at SSCE (or equivalent) Five credit passes in SSCE (or its equivalent) including English Language, Physics and Mathematics and any other two subjects from Further Mathematics, Physics Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science
For a degree in statistics, any science subject is acceptable in place of Physics English Language, Mathematics and Physics, and one of Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Economics in the order of preference.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY At least 2 A’ level passes in Biology, Botany, Zoology and Chemistry or Physics.
Credit passes in NCE and OND in addition to 5 credits at SSCE (or its equivalent). Five credit passes in SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. English Language, Biology, Chemistry and any other Science Subject.
3. MICROBIOLOGY At least 2 A’ level passes in Biology, Botany, Zoology and Chemistry or Physics.
Credit passes in NCE and OND in addition to 5 credits at SSCE (or its equivalent). Five credit passes in SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics English Language, Biology, Chemistry and any other Science Subject.
4. PHYSICS Two A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics Five O’ level credit passes in SSCE (or its equivalent) to include English Language, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. English Language, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology.
5. COMPUTER SCIENCE Two A’ level passes in science subjects including Mathematics. OR NCE with at least merit in Mathematics and one other Science or Social Science subject. Five O’ level credit passes in SSCE (or its equivalent) to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two other Science Subjects. English Language, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography.
6 CHEMISTRY Two A’ level passes in Chemistry and any one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology in that order.
or Credit passes in HND in addition to 5 Credits in SSCE (or its equivalent) Five Credits in SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & Biology English Language, Chemistry and any two of Physics, Mathematics & Biology
7 BIOCHEMISTRY Two A’level passes in Chemistry and any one of Mathematics, Biology or Physics
Or
Credit passes in HND in relevant field in addition to five (5) credit passes in SSCE (or its equivalent) Five Credits in SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & Biology English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics
METHOD OF APPLICATION
PAY a sum of N5,500 at through E-tranzact of use the online payment option on the application portal.
GO TO undergraduate admission page (https://augustineuniversity.edu.ng/application/), locate ‘New Application’ section and then fill all the required fields. Click “Sign Up” button when done.
CHECK your email address for a confirmation message and your application number which will be needed to login into your Personal AUI Account (Please check your spam box if it’s NOT in your inbox) .
NB: DO NOT PAY APPLICATION FEES INTO ANY INDIVIDUAL’S ACCOUNT. ALL APPLICATIONS AND PAYMENTS INTO AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY ARE DONE VIA OUR WEBSITE. THANK YOU.
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.
Education
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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