UNN Opens 2025/2026 Change of Course (Shopping) Portal
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has officially announced the commencement of its Shopping/Change of Course exercise for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This opportunity gives candidates who selected UNN as their first-choice institution in the 2025/2026 UTME but were not offered admission a second chance to apply for available slots in various faculties.
Who Can Apply
According to the university, only candidates who:
- Scored at least 160 in both UTME and Post-UTME, and
- Have an average score of not less than 160,
will be eligible to apply for the shopping/change of course process.
Applicants must also have sat for the appropriate UTME subject combination for their desired courses.
Faculties and Available Courses
The institution released a detailed list of departments with open slots across its faculties. Below is a summary of the courses available:
Faculty of Arts
- Archaeology and Heritage Studies – 85 slots
- English and Literary Studies – 35 slots
- Fine Arts – 12 slots
- History and International Relations – 27 slots
- Linguistics – 16 slots
- Music – 15 slots
- Tourism and Hospitality Studies – 42 slots
- French – 21 slots
- German – 4 slots
- Russian – 16 slots
- Igbo Linguistics and Other Nigerian Languages – 68 slots
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics – 73 slots
- Agribusiness – 54 slots
- Animal Science – 44 slots
- Agricultural Extension – 72 slots
- Crop Science – 63 slots
- Food Science and Technology – 27 slots
- Home Science and Management – 11 slots
- Nutrition and Dietetics – 25 slots
- Aquaculture and Marine Studies – 129 slots
- Soil Sciences – 41 slots
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anatomy – 13 slots
- Physiology – 16 slots
Faculty of Biological Sciences
- Biochemistry – 52 slots
- Plant Science and Biotechnology – 118 slots
- Zoology and Environmental Biology – 124 slots
- Microbiology – 21 slots
Faculty of Business Administration
- Business Management – 20 slots
- Marketing – 100 slots
- Banking and Finance – 23 slots
Faculty of Education
- Adult Education – 48 slots
- Guidance and Counselling – 32 slots
- Education Biology – 5 slots
- Education Mathematics – 36 slots
- Physical Education – 61 slots
- Education Physics – 36 slots
- Health Education – 13 slots
- Education Chemistry – 26 slots
- Education Social Studies – 31 slots
- And more across 20+ departments.
Faculty of Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering – 7 slots
- Civil Engineering – 7 slots
- Materials and Metallurgical Engineering – 19 slots
- Mechatronics – 8 slots
Faculty of Environmental Studies
- Estate Management – 23 slots
- Geoinformatics and Surveying – 9 slots
- Urban and Regional Planning – 51 slots
Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Geology – 25 slots
- Combined Physical Sciences – 70 slots
- Mathematics – 40 slots
- Statistics – 30 slots
- Physics and Astronomy – 76 slots
- Pure and Industrial Chemistry – 46 slots
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Economics – 19 slots
- Combined Social Sciences – 140 slots
- Philosophy – 71 slots
- Political Science – 21 slots
- Psychology – 42 slots
- Sociology/Anthropology – 13 slots
- Religious Studies – 75 slots
- Social Work – 16 slots
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine – 14 slots
Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education
- Agricultural Science Education – 54 slots
- Business Education – 41 slots
- Computer and Robotics Education – 13 slots
- Home Economics Education – 40 slots
How to Apply for UNN Shopping/Change of Course
Eligible candidates are to complete their applications through the official UNN portal by following these steps:
- Visit UNN Portal.
- Log in using your JAMB Registration Number to generate a payment invoice with a Remita number.
- Pay ₦10,000 (Advert/Shopping Processing Fee) at any commercial bank using the Remita number.
- Obtain a confirmation slip containing your Confirmation Number and Invoice Number.
- Return to the portal and complete the Change of Course Form using your JAMB and invoice details.
Application Period:
- Opening Date: Monday, 20th October 2025
- Closing Date: Friday, 24th October 2025
Important Notes
- Candidates must meet the departmental entry requirements of their chosen courses.
- Applicants who gain admission through this process cannot change courses again during the 2025/2026 academic session.
- All applicants are advised to fill their forms carefully to avoid disqualification.
For further details, visit the UNN Official Website.
Final Word
The UNN Change of Course process is a second chance for qualified candidates to secure admission into one of Nigeria’s most prestigious universities. Don’t wait until the last day — complete your application early and ensure all details are correct.
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