Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Announces Update on Admission Slots: Some Programs Fully Subscribed, Others Still Open

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has issued an important update regarding available spots for candidates seeking admission for the upcoming academic year. While several programs have already reached full capacity, there are still numerous options open for qualified candidates.

ABU is urging candidates to consider changing their preferred course choices to those that still have available slots, provided they meet the admission requirements.

Programs with Fully Subscribed Quotas:

Several programs at ABU have reached their maximum intake capacity across different faculties:

  • Faculty of Arts: English
  • ABU Business School: Accounting, Business Administration
  • Faculty of Agriculture: Agriculture, Agricultural Extension
  • Faculty of Administration: Public Administration
  • College of Medical Sciences: Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Dental Surgery, Radiography, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology
  • Faculty of Engineering: Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
  • Faculty of Environmental Design: Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Procurement Management
  • Faculty of Life Sciences: Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
  • Faculty of Physical Sciences: Computer Science, Geology, Statistics
  • Faculty of Social Sciences: International Studies, Mass Communication, Political Science

Available Programs:

Candidates who meet the necessary requirements are still encouraged to apply for the following programs with open slots:

  • ABU Business School: Actuarial Science, Insurance, Marketing
  • Faculty of Administration: Local Government and Development Studies
  • Faculty of Agriculture: Forestry and Wildlife Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture
  • Faculty of Arts: Literature in English, History, Arabic Studies, Archaeology, Archaeology/History, Hausa
  • Faculty of Education: Agricultural Education, Business Education, Educational Administration and Planning, Adult Education, Guidance and Counselling, Geography Education, Human Kinetics, Social Studies Education, Arabic Education, Hausa Education, Mathematics Education, Physics Education
  • Faculty of Engineering: Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Polymer and Textile Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
  • Faculty of Environmental Design: Building, Geomatics, Urban and Regional Planning, Glass Technology, Sustainable Environmental Standard
  • Faculty of Life Sciences: Botany, Zoology
  • Faculty of Social Sciences: Economics, Sustainable Social Development, Sociology

Important Reminder:

ABU advises all prospective students to review available courses and make adjustments to their choices if necessary. This is an opportunity for candidates to secure a place in a program that aligns with their qualifications and future career goals.

Candidates are encouraged to act quickly and apply for the remaining spots to maximize their chances of admission.


For updates and further instructions on how to apply, visit the official ABU website or contact the admissions office directly.

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