Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) offers Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Law, Pharmacy, Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting and other undergraduate courses. Its 2026/2027 admission requirements include at least five relevant O’Level credits, the correct subject combination and a minimum UTME score of 160 for screening eligibility. The required subjects, permitted sittings and Direct Entry qualifications depend on your course.
Courses Offered at FULOKOJA
The following programmes appear on FULOKOJA’s official 2026/2027 undergraduate admission requirements page. This list covers regular undergraduate admission; it does not combine postgraduate, diploma or distance-learning programmes.
Agriculture
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
Arts
- Archaeology
- Arabic Studies
- Christian Religious Studies
- English and Literary Studies
- French
- History and International Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Linguistics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Theatre Arts
Communication and Media Studies
- Broadcasting Journalism
- Film and Multimedia Studies
- Mass Communication
Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Software Engineering
Education
- Biology Education
- Business Education
- Chemistry Education
- Computer Science Education
- Economics Education
- Educational Management and Planning
- English Language Education
- Geography Education
- Guidance and Counselling
- History Education
- Integrated Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Physics Education
- Political Science Education
- Social Studies Education
Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Environmental Science
- Architecture
- Building
- Environmental Management
- Geography
- Urban and Regional Planning
Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medicine and Surgery
- Nursing Science
Law
- Law
Management Science
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship Studies
- Finance
- Procurement Management
- Public Administration
Life Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Microbiology
- Zoology
Physical Science
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Industrial Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
Social Sciences
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Economics
- Library and Information Science
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Works
Pharmaceutical Science
- Doctor of Pharmacy
Course-name note: The current admission table uses “Finance” and “Social Works”. When selecting a programme, use the exact name shown on the university’s application portal.
Source: FULOKOJA undergraduate admission requirements.
General FULOKOJA Admission Requirements
For the 2026/2027 admission exercise, applicants must:
- Select Federal University Lokoja as their first-choice institution.
- Score at least 160 in the 2026 UTME, if applying through UTME.
- Have at least five O’Level credits in the subjects required for their course.
- Have a credit in English Language, which is compulsory for all programmes.
- Meet the course’s UTME subject requirements.
- Upload their O’Level results to JAMB.
- Participate in the university’s screening exercise.
- Be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026, according to the session’s screening notice.
Direct Entry applicants must have applied through JAMB and meet the qualification requirements for their chosen programme.
Scoring 160 does not guarantee admission. It is the published general screening minimum. Admission still depends on satisfying the programme requirements and the university’s selection process.
Does FULOKOJA Accept Two Sittings?
FULOKOJA generally accepts relevant O’Level credits obtained in no more than two sittings, but there are important exceptions.
| Programme | What the official sources say |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery | The course requirements table specifies one sitting. |
| Doctor of Pharmacy | The course table and screening notice specify one sitting. |
| Nursing Science | The screening notice specifies one sitting, while the general course table allows two. |
| Medical Laboratory Science | The screening notice specifies one sitting, while the general course table allows two. |
| Law | The screening notice specifies one sitting, while the general course table allows two. |
| Other programmes | Generally no more than two sittings, subject to the individual course requirements. |
Applicants combining results for Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science or Law should obtain clarification from FULOKOJA before relying on the two-sitting allowance. The 2026/2027 screening notice explicitly requires the relevant WAEC or NECO credits in one sitting for these programmes.
This difference exists between the university’s own published pages. It should not be treated as confirmed permission to combine results.
FULOKOJA O’Level Requirements by Course
Five credits must include the right subjects. Having five credits in unrelated subjects does not meet a course’s admission requirements.
Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science and Pharmacy
These programmes require O’Level credits in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Check the sitting restrictions above before applying.
Their published UTME combination is English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Computer Science and Other Computing Courses
| Course | Required O’Level credits |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | English, Mathematics and Physics, plus two eligible science subjects from the university’s listed options, including Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Computer Studies and Further Mathematics. |
| Artificial Intelligence | English, Mathematics and Physics, plus two from Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics and Computer Studies. |
| Cyber Security | English, Mathematics and Physics, plus two from Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics and Computer Studies. |
| Data Science | English, Mathematics and Physics, plus two from Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics and Computer Studies. |
| Software Engineering | English, Mathematics and Physics, plus two from Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics and Computer Studies. |
Computer Science and Computer Science Education are separate programmes. Their requirements should not be used interchangeably.
Engineering Courses
Computer Engineering, Electrical Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering require credits in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- One other science subject
Their UTME combination is English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Software Engineering appears under Computing in the university’s admission table, with its own requirements.
Biological and Physical Sciences
| Course or group | Required O’Level credits |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Chemistry, Geology and Industrial Chemistry | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Mathematics | English, Mathematics and Physics, plus two from Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Geography, Biology or Agricultural Science. |
| Physics | English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, plus one other relevant science subject. |
| Statistics | English, Mathematics and Physics, plus two from the listed options covering Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Economics/Geography and Further Mathematics. |
The UTME combinations differ, even where the O’Level requirements are similar.
Accounting, Business and Social Science Courses
| Course | Required O’Level credits |
|---|---|
| Accounting | English, Mathematics and Economics, plus two relevant Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Finance | English, Mathematics and Economics, plus two eligible Social Science subjects. |
| Business Administration | English, Mathematics and Economics, plus two from Business Management, Accounting, Marketing, Commerce, Government and Geography. |
| Economics | English, Mathematics and Economics, plus two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Public Administration | English, Mathematics, Economics and Government/History, plus one other Arts or Social Science subject. |
| Political Science | English, Mathematics and Government/History, plus two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Sociology | English, Mathematics and Government/History, plus two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Psychology | English, Mathematics and Biology, plus two Arts, Social Science or Science subjects. |
| Criminology and Security Studies | English and Mathematics, one of Economics, Geography or Government, plus two other relevant Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Library and Information Science | English and Mathematics, plus three relevant Arts, Science or Social Science subjects. |
Psychology applicants need Biology. Do not assume that every course grouped under Social Sciences accepts an entirely Arts-based result.
Law, English, Mass Communication and Other Arts Courses
| Course | O’Level subjects to check |
|---|---|
| Law | English and Literature-in-English, plus the listed Arts/Social Science subjects. The university also expressly requires a credit in CRS/Islamic Studies. |
| English and Literary Studies | English and Literature-in-English, plus three Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Mass Communication | English, Mathematics and Literature-in-English, plus two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Theatre Arts | English and Literature-in-English, plus three Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| History and International Studies | English and History/Government, plus three Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| French | English and French, plus three Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Arabic Studies | English, Mathematics and Arabic, plus two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Christian Religious Studies | English, Mathematics and CRK, plus two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Islamic Studies | English and Islamic Religious Knowledge/Arabic, plus three Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Linguistics | English, one Arts subject and three other subjects from Arts, Sciences or Social Sciences. |
| Archaeology | English and four subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Sciences. |
| Music | English and four Arts, Social Science or Science subjects. A Music credit is an added advantage. |
| Philosophy | English and four relevant subjects, with at least a pass in Mathematics. |
The Law row is awkwardly worded about how its additional religious-studies credit fits within the five-credit requirement. Applicants should confirm their exact subject set with the university.
Agriculture and Environmental Courses
| Course | Required O’Level credits |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Physics/Geography. At least a pass in Physics is required. |
| Agricultural Economics | English, Mathematics and Biology/Agricultural Science, plus two from Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Economics. |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture | English, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry and Physics. |
| Architecture | English, Mathematics and Physics, plus two from Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Fine Art, Geography, Economics, Building Construction and Survey. |
| Building | English, Mathematics and Physics, plus two from Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography, Building Construction and Biology. |
| Environmental Management | English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Geography, plus one from Biology, Physics, Agriculture, Economics, Technical Drawing and Fine Arts. |
| Geography | English, Geography and Mathematics, plus two Arts, Social Science or Science subjects. |
| Urban and Regional Planning | English, Mathematics and Geography, plus two from the university’s listed science, technical, Arts or Social Science options. |
Education Courses
Education applicants must meet the requirements for their teaching subject.
For example:
- English Language Education: English, Mathematics and Literature-in-English, plus two Arts or Social Science credits.
- Economics Education: English, Mathematics and Economics, plus two Arts or Social Science credits.
- Biology Education: English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry, plus one other science credit.
- Computer Science Education: English and Mathematics, plus three other science credits.
- Geography Education: English, Mathematics and Geography, plus two Arts, Science or Social Science credits.
- Educational Management and Planning: English and Mathematics, plus three Arts, Social Science or Science credits.
- Guidance and Counselling: English and Mathematics, plus three Arts, Social Science or Science credits.
For other Education courses, check the individual programme row in the official requirements table.
FULOKOJA JAMB Subject Combinations
The combinations below include English Language, so each row represents four UTME subjects.
| Course or group | UTME subjects |
|---|---|
| Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science and Pharmacy | English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
| Computer Science | English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Computer Studies. |
| Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science and Software Engineering | English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Chemistry, Computer Studies, Agricultural Science or Biology. |
| Computer, Electrical Electronics and Mechanical Engineering | English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. |
| Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology | English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics. |
| Chemistry | English, Chemistry and two from Biology, Physics and Mathematics. |
| Geology | English, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/Biology. |
| Physics | English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Studies. |
| Accounting | English, Mathematics, Economics and one of Government, Commerce or Principles of Accounts. |
| Business Administration | English, Mathematics, Economics and one of Accounting, Marketing, Commerce, Government or Geography. |
| Economics | English, Mathematics, Economics and one of Government, History, Geography or Financial Accounting. |
| Public Administration | English, Government, Economics and one other Arts or Social Science subject. |
| Law and English and Literary Studies | English, Literature-in-English and two Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Mass Communication | English, Literature-in-English and two from Government, Economics and CRS/IRS. |
| Sociology, Criminology and Security Studies, and Social Works | English, Government/History and two other Social Science subjects. |
| Psychology | English, Biology and two Arts, Social Science or Science subjects. |
| Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, and Fisheries and Aquaculture | English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
| Library and Information Science | English and three Arts, Science or Social Science subjects. |
These are course-specific combinations, not a single combination for an entire faculty.
Architecture needs clarification: The official table’s UTME row lists more subjects than a four-subject UTME combination permits. Confirm the correct combination with FULOKOJA and the JAMB brochure before choosing subjects.
FULOKOJA Direct Entry Requirements
Direct Entry eligibility depends on the programme, your qualification, its subject area and your grade.
The university’s table considers qualifications such as IJMB/GCE A’Level, NCE, ND, HND and previous degrees where accepted. Possessing one of these qualifications does not make you eligible for every course.
Examples of the published requirements include:
| Course | Examples of accepted Direct Entry routes |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | Relevant A’Level qualifications; ND Upper Credit or HND Lower Credit in Computer Science; specified relevant NCE or degree qualifications. |
| Biochemistry | Relevant A’Level passes including Biology and Chemistry; a relevant science degree of at least Third Class. The table marks NCE, ND and HND as ineligible. |
| Accounting | Specified A’Level/professional routes; ND Upper Credit or HND Lower Credit in Accounting, Business Administration or Banking and Finance. |
| Microbiology | Relevant A’Level or NCE qualifications; ND Upper Credit in Biological Science, Science Laboratory Technology or a related programme; HND Lower Credit in a relevant programme. |
| Engineering courses | Upper Credit in the specified relevant ND discipline; Distinction in a relevant HND; or a relevant engineering degree of at least Third Class. |
| Library and Information Science | Relevant A’Level/NCE qualifications; ND or HND Lower Credit in Library and Information Science, ICT or another accepted relevant programme. |
Courses With Direct Entry Restrictions
The current regular undergraduate table marks the listed Direct Entry routes as ineligible for:
- Medicine and Surgery
- Nursing Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Law
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Software Engineering
Several other programmes also have restrictions. Check the exact qualification column for your course rather than relying on a general statement that FULOKOJA accepts Direct Entry.
These restrictions concern the regular undergraduate admission table. They should not automatically be applied to a separately advertised conversion, professional or distance-learning programme.
IJMB and A’Level Points
The published minimum points vary. Examples include:
| Programme | Minimum points shown in the IJMB/GCE A’Level column |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 10 |
| Microbiology | 8 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Business Administration | 9 |
| Engineering courses | 15 |
The points alone are insufficient. Applicants must also satisfy the relevant subject and O’Level requirements.
Can You Apply With Awaiting Results?
The 2026/2027 screening notice allows candidates awaiting results to begin online registration. However, they cannot participate in the online screening until their O’Level results have been uploaded.
The university directs applicants to upload their results through a JAMB office or JAMB-accredited CBT centre.
What to Check Before Applying
Before selecting FULOKOJA or changing to a different course:
- Find the exact programme on the university’s admission requirements page.
- Match your O’Level credits against its required subjects.
- Check the permitted number of sittings.
- Confirm that your four UTME subjects match the programme.
- For Direct Entry, check your qualification type, discipline and minimum grade.
- Resolve any conflicting requirement before paying or changing course.
- Follow the screening instructions on the university’s official website.
For application access, visit FULOKOJA’s website and follow Admissions → Undergraduate → Post-UTME Portal.
The main official references for this guide are the 2026/2027 undergraduate requirements table and the 2026/2027 admission screening notice.
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