AUSU Courses and Requirements: Undergraduate, Diploma, IJMB and Postgraduate

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila (AUSU), offers courses including Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Common and Islamic Law, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Accounting and Islamic Studies. Its programme listings also cover diplomas, advanced diplomas, professional certificates, IJMB, remedial/pre-degree studies, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, M.Phil. and Ph.D. qualifications.

Admission requirements depend on the programme and entry route. The undergraduate portal displays a minimum UTME score of 150, but this should not be treated as the required score for every course. Postgraduate applicants must meet the requirements of their selected qualification and department.

This guide brings together the university’s published course catalogue and the supplied 2026/2027 postgraduate portal listings. Where a course-specific requirement could not be verified, it is identified rather than replaced with a general assumption.

AUSU Undergraduate Courses

The university’s admissions catalogue lists the following undergraduate programmes.

Course	Award listed
Accounting	B.Sc.
Arabic Studies	B.A.
Business Administration	B.Sc.
Criminology and Security Studies	B.Sc.
Economics	B.Sc.
English	B.A.
Entrepreneurship Studies	B.Sc.
International Relations	B.Sc.
Islamic Studies	B.A.
Mass Communication	B.Sc.
Peace and Conflict Resolution	B.Sc.
Political Science	B.Sc.
Public Administration	B.Sc.
Shari’ah	B.A.
Sociology	B.Sc.
Taxation	B.Sc.

Basic Medical Sciences

Complementary and Alternative Medicine — B.Sc.
Nutrition and Dietetics — B.Sc.

Clinical Sciences

Medicine and Surgery — MBBS.

Engineering and Environmental Sciences

Course	Award listed
Architecture	B.Tech.
Biomedical Engineering	B.Eng.
Building Technology	B.Tech.
Civil Engineering	B.Eng.
Computer Engineering	B.Eng.
Quantity Surveying	B.Tech.

Health Sciences

Course	Award listed in the admissions catalogue
Audiology	B.Sc.
Community Health	B.Sc.
Dental Therapy	BDTh
Environmental Health	B.Sc.
Medical Laboratory Science	BMLS
Nursing	B.N.Sc.
Optometry	O.D.
Physiotherapy	DPT
Public Health	B.Sc.
Radiography	BRad

Law

Common and Islamic Law, combined — LL.B.

B.A. Shari’ah and LL.B. Common and Islamic Law are separate listings. Applicants should select the qualification they intend to study rather than assume the titles describe the same course.

Science and Computing

The catalogue lists:

Biology
Biotechnology
Computer Science
Mathematics
Software Engineering
Forensic Science
Chemistry
Physics with Electronics

Course Names That Need Clarification

Some published admission material uses Industrial Mathematics, Medicinal Chemistry and Medical Physics, while the downloadable catalogue contains B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Sc. Chemistry and B.Sc. Physics with Electronics. The catalogue also places the latter two awards under headings labelled “Medical Chemistry” and “Medical Physics”.

Do not count these names as six separate degrees without clarification. Check the exact programme title available in the application form and confirm the award with the admissions office.

Similarly, some admission material uses different award descriptions for Audiology and Community Health. The table above follows the downloadable admissions catalogue.

AUSU Undergraduate Admission Requirements

UTME Entry

The university’s undergraduate portal states a minimum UTME score of 150 and above. It also requires applicants to enter relevant O’Level results from no more than two sittings.

Applicants must check three separate conditions:

UTME score: the score required for the chosen course.
UTME subjects: the correct combination for that course.
O’Level results: the required credit subjects and any programme-specific restrictions.

Meeting the university’s general minimum does not establish eligibility for every programme or guarantee admission.

The published 2026/2027 admission announcement also instructs applicants to choose AUSU as their first-choice institution. Candidates changing to AUSU should follow the applicable JAMB change-of-institution procedure.

Course-Specific Subject Requirements

A complete, verified AUSU table covering O’Level subjects, UTME combinations and Direct Entry qualifications for every undergraduate course was not available in the sources reviewed.

Applicants should therefore check their exact course in the JAMB Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System and confirm any university-specific condition with AUSU.

This matters particularly for:

Course area	What to confirm
Medicine, Nursing and other health courses	Required science subjects, permitted sittings and course cut-off
Engineering	Exact Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry requirements; any approved alternative subjects
English and Mass Communication	Literature-in-English and other required Arts subjects
Common and Islamic Law	Required Literature, Islamic Studies or Arabic subjects and permitted alternatives
Accounting, Economics and related courses	Mathematics, Economics and accepted supporting subjects
Science and Computing	The exact combination for the named degree, especially where course titles differ

This table identifies what applicants must verify; it does not substitute for the institution’s course requirements.

Direct Entry Requirements

The undergraduate portal provides for applicants to enter qualifications including ND, HND, NCE and A’Level, alongside their O’Level results.

However, the presence of these qualification fields does not mean every department accepts all of them.

Before applying through Direct Entry, confirm:

Whether your qualification is accepted for the intended course.
Whether your previous subject or discipline is relevant.
The minimum grade or points required.
The entry level available.
Any additional departmental screening requirement.

A single AUSU-wide IJMB points requirement, diploma grade or Direct Entry threshold could not be verified. Do not assume that a requirement for one department applies to Medicine, Law, Nursing or another programme.

Undergraduate Screening Documents

The published portal instructions identify the following documents, as applicable:

Original O’Level results and photocopies.
JAMB result or acknowledgement slip.
A’Level, diploma or IJMB results for relevant applicants.
Result-checking details or cards required for verification.
Indigene letter.
Birth certificate or declaration of age.
Printed application form.

Follow the instructions issued for your own screening exercise, including its date and venue.

AUSU Diploma and Advanced Diploma Courses

These programmes appear under the School of Preliminary Studies in the university’s catalogue.

Diploma Courses

Area	Diploma programmes listed
Biological and chemical sciences	Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry
Computing and technology	Computer Maintenance; Computer Science; Cyber Security; Information Technology; Software Engineering
Mathematics and data	Mathematics; Statistics; Biostatistics and Data Management; Data Science and Management
Physical sciences	Medical Physics; Physics with Electronics
Health	Community Health Science; Health Promotion; Midwifery Science; Nursing Science; Public Health; Public Health Microbiology

Advanced Diploma Courses

Biotechnology
Computer Science
Health Promotion
Mathematics
Public Health
Software Engineering

Diploma and Advanced Diploma Requirements

The catalogue confirms these programme names but does not provide their full admission criteria.

Applicants need to obtain the specific requirements from the School of Preliminary Studies, including the required O’Level credits, accepted prior qualification for an advanced diploma, programme duration and progression opportunities.

A diploma listed under Nursing Science or Midwifery Science should not automatically be treated as a professional nursing or midwifery licence. Confirm the exact award and professional recognition before applying.

AUSU Professional Certificate Programmes

The catalogue lists professional certificates in:

Laboratory Diagnostic Techniques.
Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology and Control.
Vector Biology and Disease Control.

Entry qualifications, duration and professional recognition were not specified in the catalogue reviewed. Applicants should request these details for the particular certificate they intend to pursue.

AUSU IJMB, Remedial and Pre-Degree Programmes

The university lists IJMB Arts and Sciences, Remedial Arts and Science, and Pre-Degree Arts and Science options.

IJMB Subject Combinations

The catalogue uses the following abbreviations:

Stream	Combinations listed
Arts	ACCT/GEOG/S/MATHS; ARAB/HIST/LIT; ECONS/GOVT/ACCT; ECONS/GOVT/ISL; ECONS/GOVT/MATH
Sciences	BIOL/CHEM/S/MTH; CHEM/PHY/S/MATH; PHY/BIO/MATH; PHY/CHEM/BIO; PHY/CHEM/MATH

Confirm the meaning and role of “S/MATH” with the school when choosing a combination.

Remedial Subject Combinations

Stream	Combinations listed
Arts	Economics and Government with Accounting, Islamic Studies, Literature, Mathematics or Sociology
Science	Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics; Physics/Biology/Mathematics; Physics/Chemistry/Biology; Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics

The catalogue also names Pre-Degree Arts and Pre-Degree Science but does not give a complete admission requirement table.

Requirements and Progression

Before selecting a preliminary programme, confirm the entry requirements and whether its subjects support your intended degree.

Do not assume that completing an IJMB, remedial or pre-degree programme guarantees admission to a particular AUSU course. Ask the university to explain the progression conditions, including any required examination results, JAMB process and departmental restrictions.

AUSU Postgraduate Courses

The supplied 2026/2027 postgraduate portal lists the programmes below. The subject groupings are used here for readability and are not presented as official faculty names.

Accounting, Banking and Finance

Qualification	Courses
M.Sc.	Accounting
Other master’s listings	Accounting and Finance; Financial Reporting; Financial Accounting and Reporting; Cost Accounting; Corporate and Managerial Accounting; Forensic Accounting; Oil and Gas Accounting; Banking and Finance; Financial Technology; Islamic Banking; Islamic Finance
M.Phil./Ph.D.	Accounting
Ph.D.	Accounting
PGD	Accounting; Forensic Accounting; Oil and Gas Accounting; Banking and Finance; Islamic Banking and Finance

Portal discrepancy: “Masters in Banking and Finance” is displayed with the code PHD-BFI. Confirm the intended award before applying.

Economics and Development

Qualification	Courses
M.Sc.	Economics
Other master’s listings	Econometrics; Health Economics; Rural Development and Finance; Oil and Gas Economics; Islamic Economics; Developmental Studies; International Economics and Finance; Financial Economics
M.Phil./Ph.D.	Economics
Ph.D.	Economics
PGD	Economics; Health Economics

Qualification	Courses
M.Sc.	Entrepreneurship
Other master’s listings	Skill Acquisition; Creativity and Marketing; Innovation and AI; Human Resource and Non-for-profit Organisation; Entrepreneur and Rural Finance; E-Commerce and Affiliate Marketing
M.Phil./Ph.D.	Entrepreneurship
Ph.D.	Entrepreneurship
PGD	Entrepreneurship; Human Resource; Skill Acquisition and Innovation

Political Science, Governance and International Relations

Qualification	Courses
M.Sc.	Political Science
Other master’s listings	International Relation and Diplomacy; Legislative Studies; Public Policy and Administration; Governance; Democracy; Political Parties and Campaign Management
M.Phil./Ph.D.	Political Science
Ph.D.	Political Science
PGD	Political Science; Election Administration; Legislative Studies; Political Parties and Campaign Management

Islamic Studies

Qualification	Courses
M.A.	Islamic Studies
Other master’s listings	Tarik; Islamic Political System; Qur’anic Science; Islamic Jurisprudence; Tafseer; Hadith Science
M.Phil./Ph.D.	Islamic Studies
Ph.D.	Islamic Studies
PGD	Islamic Studies; Hadith; Qur’an; Tafseer

Medical Laboratory Sciences: M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D.

Each of the following specialisations appears at all three levels:

Specialisation	Levels listed
Chemical Pathology/Clinical Chemistry	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Haematology and BTS	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Histopathology	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Immunology	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Medical Bacteriology	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Medical Mycology	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Medical Parasitology and Entomology	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Medical Virology	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Other Medical Laboratory and Health Management Programmes

Qualification	Courses
Master of Medical Laboratory Science	Chemical Pathology; Haematology and BGS; Histopathology; Medical Microbiology
Other master’s programmes	Medical Laboratory Management; Health Logistics and Supply Chain Management
PGD Medical Laboratory Science	Chemical Pathology; Haematology and BGS; Histopathology; Medical Microbiology
Other PGD programmes	Medical Lab Sciences with Specialisations; Medical Laboratory Management; Health Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The portal uses BTS in some titles and BGS in others. Applicants should confirm the exact award name. The separately listed M.Sc. and Master of Medical Laboratory Science programmes should not be assumed to have identical requirements.

Community Health Postgraduate Diplomas

Community Ear, Nose, and Throat
Community Child Health and IMCI
Community Eye Care
Community Nutrition and Dietetics
Community Immunology
Community Mental Health
Community Reproductive Maternal and New Born
Community Epidemiology and Disease Control
Community Health Education

AUSU Postgraduate Admission Requirements

General O’Level Requirement

The published postgraduate admission report specifies five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings, with a Mathematics waiver for pure Arts disciplines.

It names WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS and GCE qualifications. This general requirement is reported in the admission announcement; it does not replace the academic requirements for the selected postgraduate course.

Requirements by Postgraduate Level

Entry route	What is established and what still needs confirmation
PGD	The published admission report says HND holders may apply. Relevant disciplines and minimum grades must be checked for the selected programme.
Master’s	The portal lists available awards, but the supplied text does not specify a universal first-degree class or CGPA.
M.Phil.	Medical Laboratory Sciences specialisations are listed. The required previous qualification and grade need programme-level confirmation.
M.Phil./Ph.D.	The admission report identifies a route for holders of related professional master’s degrees. Departmental eligibility must still be confirmed.
Ph.D.	Direct doctoral listings are available, but the supplied portal text does not state a universal master’s CGPA, percentage or research requirement.

There is no verified basis here for assigning AUSU-wide postgraduate thresholds such as 2.50, 3.00, 3.50 or 60%. Applicants should use the requirement attached to their chosen programme.

Open “More Information” beside the programme on the postgraduate portal. If the details are incomplete, contact the postgraduate school before paying.

Academic Transcripts

The published admission report directs applicants to arrange for their previous institutions to send their transcripts to the postgraduate school. Confirm the current delivery instructions with the school before requesting transmission.

Which AUSU Application Portal Should You Use?

Purpose	Portal
Undergraduate application information	AUSU admissions portal
Broader programme catalogue, including preliminary studies	Official programme list
Postgraduate applications	AUSU postgraduate portal
Degree subject and entry-route checks	JAMB IBASS

For diploma, certificate, IJMB and remedial/pre-degree admission, confirm the current application exercise with the School of Preliminary Studies. A programme appearing in the catalogue does not by itself establish that applications are open.

The undergraduate portal displayed “Application has closed” when checked. This is separate from the supplied postgraduate exercise, which gives 15 November 2026 as its closing date.

Contacts for Course and Requirement Enquiries

Enquiry	Contact
General admissions	info.ausu@ausumaila.edu.ng
Undergraduate support numbers listed on the portal	08035086222; 08034762457; 07083252525; 08099999836
Postgraduate Secretary	08036205039
Postgraduate ICT support	09023545454; ict.ausu@ausumaila.edu.ng

When asking about eligibility, state the exact course, qualification sought, previous qualification, grade and O’Level subjects. This helps the school answer your specific case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AUSU offer Medicine and Surgery?

Yes. Medicine and Surgery, leading to MBBS, appears in the university’s admissions catalogue under Clinical Sciences. The general 150 UTME minimum should not be treated as confirmation of the Medicine cut-off.

Does AUSU offer Law?

Yes. The catalogue lists LL.B. Common and Islamic Law, combined. It separately lists B.A. Shari’ah.

Does AUSU offer Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science?

Yes. Both B.N.Sc. Nursing and BMLS Medical Laboratory Science appear in the undergraduate catalogue. Medical Laboratory Sciences also has postgraduate listings.

Does AUSU offer Biochemistry?

A standalone undergraduate Biochemistry degree does not appear in the admissions catalogue reviewed for this guide. Biotechnology, Chemistry and Medical Laboratory Science are different programmes and should not be treated as substitutes with the same award.

Can an HND holder apply for AUSU postgraduate admission?

The published postgraduate admission report allows HND holders to apply for postgraduate diplomas. Applicants must still confirm the relevant discipline and grade requirement; this does not establish direct eligibility for every master’s programme.

Are all courses listed here currently open for admission?

Not necessarily. The catalogue identifies programmes, while individual admission exercises determine when applications are accepted. Check the correct portal and academic session before paying.

Does a course listing prove professional accreditation?

No. A course appearing in an application catalogue is not, by itself, a complete accreditation record. Applicants who need confirmation of professional recognition should check the exact programme and qualification with the university and relevant regulator.

Sources: AUSU programme catalogue, undergraduate admissions instructions, the supplied 2026/2027 postgraduate portal listings, and the published postgraduate admission report.