Nile University Opens 2025/2026 Preliminary Programme
Are you a student seeking admission into 200 Level without the stress of JAMB? Good news! Nile University of Nigeria is now accepting applications for its Preliminary Studies Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This specially designed 12-month course gives you the opportunity to fast-track your university education—whether in Nigeria or abroad—by preparing you through a combination of local and international A-Level subjects.
What’s the Nile Preliminary Programme All About?
The programme helps students build a strong academic foundation tailored to their intended university course. Upon successful completion, you can gain direct entry into 200 Level of a university—no JAMB required.
Students will take three A-Level subjects relevant to their future degree, plus additional core courses. Each faculty has a custom subject combination for this purpose.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have at least five credits (including English and Mathematics) in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, IGCSE, or equivalent, in no more than two sittings
- Be non-JAMB candidates seeking admission via A-Level pathway
What You’ll Study by Faculty
Below are the courses offered and the A-Level subjects you’ll study based on your chosen faculty:
College of Health Sciences
Courses: Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology, Public Health
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Courses: Criminology, Economics, Mass Comm., Political Science, Psychology
Subjects (varies): Government, Literature, CRS, IRS, Economics, Biology, Maths, Geography
Faculty of Management Sciences
Courses: Accounting, Business Admin, Public Admin
Subjects: Economics, Business Studies, Government, Maths, History, Geography, Accounting
Faculty of Engineering
Courses: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Petroleum, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, etc.
Subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Economics
Faculty of Environmental Science
Courses: Architecture, Estate Mgt, Quantity Surveying, Planning, Building
Subjects: Maths, Physics, Geography or Visual Arts or Chemistry
Faculty of Science
Courses: Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Industrial Chemistry, Lab Tech, etc.
Subjects: Maths, Physics, Biology or Chemistry or Economics
Faculty of Computing
Courses: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Eng., Info Systems
Subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Biology
Faculty of Law
Course: Public and International Law
Subjects: Government or History, Literature, CRS or IRS, Economics
Programme Fee
The full-year tuition for the Preliminary Programme is ₦2.5 million.
How to Apply
Ready to begin your journey?
Apply now via the official Nile University SPS portal for 2025 admissions.
For further programme details, visit Nile University’s official info page.
You may also like to read: Nile University’s 2025/2026 Postgraduate Admission Is Now Open
