Edo State University Opens 2025/2026 Admission: What Every JAMB Candidate Needs to Know
Edo State University Begins Admission for 2025/2026 Academic Session
Edo State University, Iyamho (EDSU), has officially opened its admission portal for the 2025/2026 academic year. The university is now accepting applications from three categories of students:
- UTME candidates
- Direct Entry (DE) applicants
- Transfer students from other accredited institutions
Whether you selected EDSU as your first choice or you’re considering a change of institution, here’s what you need to know to apply successfully.
Who Can Apply?
EDSU invites applications from:
- Candidates who sat for the 2025 UTME
- Applicants seeking admission through Direct Entry
- Students transferring from other NUC-accredited universities
Even if you didn’t originally choose Edo State University in your JAMB registration, you can still apply after processing a change of institution through JAMB’s portal.
Admission Guidelines for UTME Candidates
To qualify for admission via UTME, applicants must:
- Have taken the 2025 UTME
- Meet the required cut-off mark and departmental entry requirements
- Possess at least five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or an equivalent examination
- Present O’level results from not more than two sittings (Note: Medicine and Surgery requires one sitting only)
- Candidates with pending O’level results may also apply
If EDSU was not your first choice, you must visit the JAMB portal and apply for a change of institution before completing the university’s application form online.
Admission Guidelines for Direct Entry Applicants
Applicants applying through Direct Entry must have one or more of the following qualifications:
- NCE (Merit), OND/HND (Credit grade), or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- IJMB, JUPEB, Cambridge A-Levels, or other acceptable equivalents
- At least two A-Level passes in relevant subjects
- Minimum O’level entry requirements as listed above
Admission Guidelines for Transfer Students
Students transferring from other universities can apply if they:
- Are currently enrolled in a university accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
- Complete the EDSU inter-university transfer form
- Pass the university’s screening or interview process
- Provide a valid JAMB admission letter from their current institution
- Ensure their official transcript is sent directly to the EDSU admissions office
- Have a CGPA of 1.5 or above
Application Fees
- UTME and Direct Entry applicants: ₦2,000
- Transfer applicants: ₦60,000
All payments must be made through the official Edo State University application portal.
How to Apply
To begin your application, visit the EDSU undergraduate application portal. Follow the instructions carefully and ensure all required documents are uploaded.
Need Help?
For inquiries or support:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 07076317967, 09025412171, 08125967010
- Website: www.edouniversity.edu.ng
Want to Know the Cost?
Planning your budget for the new session? A detailed breakdown of tuition and other fees for the 2025/2026 academic year is available on the university’s website.
You may also like to read: Complete Guide to Edo State University JUPEB Fees for 2025/2026 Session What JAMB Students Need to Know Before Applying
