UNIABUJA Issues Vital Update for 2025/2026 Admission Candidates — Some Courses Now Filled
The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has released an important notice for all candidates seeking admission into the institution for the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to the Admission Committee, some degree programmes have reached full capacity, and affected applicants are advised to select from a list of approved alternative courses.
The University stressed that any course chosen outside the official alternatives will not be processed for admission, regardless of the applicant’s score or preference.
Admission consideration will be strictly on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to space availability in the chosen departments. However, the management also noted that changing a course does not guarantee automatic admission into the university.
UNIABUJA Approved Alternative Courses
Below is the full list of approved course alternatives for candidates whose initial choices are filled:
1. Candidates Who Applied for Medicine & Surgery, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Pharmacy, or Biochemistry
May change to:
- Agriculture
- Botany
- Zoology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Education
- Environmental Education
- Agricultural Education
- Biology Education
- Integrated Science Education
2. Candidates Who Applied for Computer Science
May change to:
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Mathematics Education
- Physics Education
3. Candidates Who Applied for Law
May change to:
- History and Diplomatic Studies
4. Candidates Who Applied for English or Journalism and Media Studies
May change to:
- Linguistics
- Broadcasting
- Development and Communication Studies
- Strategic Communication
- Advertising
- Public Relations (Credit in English required)
- Philosophy
- History Education
- Guidance and Counselling Education
- Library and Information Science
- Social Studies Education
- Primary Education Studies
5. Candidates Who Applied for Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical)
May change to:
- Railway Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Building
- Industrial Design
6. Candidates Who Applied for Architecture
May change to:
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Building
- Industrial Design
7. Candidates Who Applied for Economics
May change to:
- Estate Management (requires at least a credit in Biology)
- Urban and Regional Planning
Application Procedure and Deadline
All affected candidates are required to visit any accredited CBT Centre or JAMB Office to effect the change of course on or before Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Applicants are urged to act swiftly, as early action increases the likelihood of securing admission into one of the available programmes.
UNIABUJA Reassures Applicants of Fair Admission Process
The management of the University of Abuja has expressed appreciation for the continued interest and patience of all prospective students.
In a statement, the institution reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity throughout the admission process.
Stay updated: Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the UNIABUJA official website and JAMB portal for further updates on the 2025/2026 admission process.
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