The Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, is admitting students into 34 undergraduate programmes for 2026/2027, and you need at least 150 in UTME with OAUSTECH as your first choice to be considered. Public Health asks for 180, while Nursing Science and Medical Laboratory Science ask for 200.
Every candidate also needs five O’level credits including English and Mathematics. The tables below set out the courses, UTME subjects and Direct Entry routes school by school.
Key Highlights
- Schools: 7, covering 34 undergraduate programmes
- Minimum UTME score: 150 (general), 180 (Public Health), 200 (Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science)
- O’level: Five credits including English and Mathematics
- Minimum age: 16 years by 30th September 2026
- Post-UTME screening fee: ₦2,000
- Source: OAUSTECH 2026/2027 admission requirements notice, as of 29th October 2026
OAUSTECH Courses Offered in 2026/2027
| School | Programmes |
|---|---|
| School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources | Agricultural Economics and Extension, Animal Production and Health, Crop, Soil and Pest Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Forestry, Wildlife and Environmental Management, Food Science and Technology |
| School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences | Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health |
| School of Earth Sciences | Applied Geology, Geophysics, Meteorology, Marine Science |
| School of Engineering and Engineering Technology | Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| School of Management Sciences | Accounting, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Project Management, Public Administration |
| School of Science | Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics |
| School of Computing | Computer Science, Cyber Security |
General Admission Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| JAMB choice | OAUSTECH must be your first choice. Candidates who chose it second, or not at all, must change their institution on the JAMB website |
| UTME score | 150 or above for general programmes, 180 or above for Public Health, 200 or above for Nursing Science and Medical Laboratory Science |
| O’level | Five credits including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings |
| O’level for health programmes | Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Public Health must be passed in one sitting |
| Result upload | Upload your O’level results (WAEC, NECO, GCE, ND, JUPEB, IJMB and others) to the JAMB portal |
| Age | At least 16 years old by 30th September 2026 |
| Screening fee | ₦2,000, paid by ATM card on the admissions portal |
Direct Entry candidates must also select OAUSTECH as their first choice before registering.
School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
| Programme | UTME Subjects | O’Level Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics and Extension, Animal Production and Health, Crop, Soil and Pest Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Forestry, Wildlife and Environmental Management | English, Chemistry, Biology, plus Agricultural Science, Mathematics or Physics (varies by programme) | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, plus one of Geography, Physics, Economics, Animal Husbandry, Data Processing or Fisheries. Physics is required |
| Food Science and Technology | English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology or Agricultural Science |
JAMB groups three of the agriculture programmes together. Candidates choose one of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Animal Production and Health, or Crop, Soil and Pest Management on the university portal.
School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
| Programme | Minimum UTME Score | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 200 | UTME: English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 200 | UTME: English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| Public Health | 180 | UTME: English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
For all three programmes, the O’level requirement is five credits in one sitting, including English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
School of Earth Sciences
| Programme | UTME Subjects | O’Level Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Geology and Geophysics | English, Chemistry, Physics, plus Biology, Mathematics or Geography | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, plus one of Biology, Agricultural Science, Geography or Data Processing |
| Meteorology and Marine Science | English, Chemistry, Physics, plus Biology, Agricultural Science or Geography | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, plus one of Biology, Agricultural Science, Geography or Data Processing |
School of Engineering and Engineering Technology
| Programme | UTME Subjects | O’Level Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Civil, Chemical, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, and Petroleum and Gas Engineering | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, plus one other science-related subject from the department’s list, in no more than two sittings |
School of Management Sciences
| Programme | UTME Subjects | O’Level Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics | English, Mathematics, Economics, plus one other listed subject | English, Mathematics, Economics, plus two other listed subjects |
| Project Management | English, Physics, plus two other listed subjects | English, Mathematics, Economics, plus two other listed subjects |
| Public Administration | English, Government, plus two other listed subjects | English, Mathematics, Government, plus two other listed subjects |
The university does not list the “other subjects” on its notice. They appear in the official requirements PDF linked in the source note below.
School of Science
| Programme | UTME Subjects | O’Level Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics |
| Industrial Chemistry | English, Chemistry, Physics, plus Mathematics or Biology | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology or Agricultural Science |
| Mathematics | English, Mathematics, Physics, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Geography, Economics, Computer Studies or Data Processing | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, plus one of Biology, Further Mathematics, Data Processing, Computer Studies, Statistics, Geography or Economics |
| Statistics | Similar to Mathematics | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, plus one of Biology, Further Mathematics, Data Processing, Computer Studies, Statistics, Geography or Economics |
| Physics | English, Mathematics, Physics, plus Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Computer Studies or Data Processing | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, plus one of Biology, Further Mathematics, Data Processing, Computer Studies, Statistics, Geography or Economics |
School of Computing
| Programme | UTME Subjects | O’Level Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Cyber Security | English, Mathematics, Physics, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Economics, Computer Studies or Data Processing | English, Mathematics, Physics, plus any two of Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics, Data Processing, Computer Studies, Statistics, Geography or Economics, in no more than two sittings |
Direct Entry Requirements
| Programmes | Direct Entry Requirement |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics and Extension, Animal Production and Health | ND in Agricultural Science (Upper Credit), or NCE with Credit or Merit, or A-Level, JUPEB or IJMB with two passes including Chemistry and Biology or Physics |
| Crop, Soil and Pest Management, Fisheries, Forestry | ND in Agricultural Science (Lower Credit), or the same NCE and A-Level routes as above |
| Food Science and Technology | ND in Food Science or a related course (Upper Credit), or A-Level, JUPEB, IJMB or Cambridge passes in two of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics |
| Nursing Science | Graduates of a School of Nursing who passed the Nursing Council examinations, or JUPEB or IJMB with 10 points in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics |
| Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health | ND or equivalent (Upper Credit) or HND (Lower Credit) in relevant programmes, or JUPEB or IJMB with 10 points in the same subjects |
| Applied Geology and Geophysics | ND (Upper Credit) in Geology, Geophysics, Mineral Mining Engineering or a relevant course, or two A-Level, JUPEB or IJMB passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics |
| Meteorology and Marine Science | Upper Credit in a relevant science programme, or two A-Level passes including Biology and either Chemistry or Physics |
| Engineering programmes | ND (Upper Credit) in the relevant discipline, or A-Level, JUPEB or IJMB with good passes in two subjects at one sitting, including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry |
| Accounting, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics | ND (Upper Credit) or HND (Lower Credit) in relevant management fields, or A-Level, JUPEB or IJMB with two passes including Economics (or Commerce for Entrepreneurship) |
| Project Management | ND (Upper Credit) in a physical, environmental or social science, engineering or management course, or two A-Level, JUPEB or IJMB passes from the listed subjects |
| Public Administration | ND (Upper Credit) or HND (Lower Credit) in Management Science or Mass Communication, or A-Level, JUPEB or IJMB with Government and one other listed subject |
| Botany, Zoology, Microbiology | ND, HND or NCE (Upper Credit) in Science Laboratory Technology or a related field, or two A-Level passes including Biology and either Chemistry or Physics |
| Biochemistry | Upper Credit in Science Laboratory Technology, Food Science or a related field, or two A-Level passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Industrial Chemistry | Upper Credit ND in Science Laboratory Technology, Polymer or Textile Technology, or two A-Level passes including Chemistry and one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology |
| Mathematics | Upper Credit ND, HND or NCE, or A-Level passes in Mathematics and two of Physics, Chemistry or Economics |
| Statistics | Upper Credit ND, HND or NCE, or A-Level passes in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry |
| Physics | ND (Upper Credit) in Physics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a relevant course, or two A-Level passes in Physics and either Mathematics or Chemistry |
| Computer Science, Cyber Security | ND, HND or NCE (Upper Credit) in Computer Science or a related field, or A-Level passes in Mathematics plus two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Economics |
How to Apply to OAUSTECH
- Go to the admissions portal at portal.oaustech.edu.ng/apply.
- Sign up with your valid UTME or Direct Entry registration number.
- Pay the ₦2,000 screening fee with an ATM card. Enter your name exactly as it appears on your UTME slip.
- Complete the registration forms and upload your documents online.
- If you applied for Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science or Public Health, print your application form and bring it to the Post-UTME screening.
For the 2026/2027 session, the university set 15th September 2026 as the closing date for payment and registration updates. Admitted candidates can check the OAUSTECH admission list and the OAUSTECH academic calendar for resumption and registration dates.
Frequently Asked Questions: OAUSTECH Courses and Requirements
What courses does OAUSTECH offer?
OAUSTECH offers 34 undergraduate programmes in seven schools: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Nursing and Allied Health Sciences; Earth Sciences; Engineering and Engineering Technology; Management Sciences; Science; and Computing.
What is the OAUSTECH cut-off mark for 2026/2027?
The minimum UTME score is 150 for most programmes. Public Health requires 180, while Nursing Science and Medical Laboratory Science require 200. You must also choose OAUSTECH as your first choice on JAMB.
What subjects are needed for Nursing Science at OAUSTECH?
Nursing Science requires English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in UTME, with a score of 200 or above. Your O’level must show five credits in one sitting, including English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
Does OAUSTECH offer Medicine or Law?
No. Medicine and Law do not appear on the 2026/2027 list of OAUSTECH programmes. The closest health courses are Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Public Health.
Can I combine two O’level sittings for OAUSTECH admission?
Yes, for most programmes. OAUSTECH accepts five credits, including English and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings. Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Public Health require all credits in one sitting.
What is the minimum age for OAUSTECH admission?
Candidates must be at least 16 years old by 30th September 2026.
How much is the OAUSTECH post-UTME form?
The screening fee is ₦2,000, paid by ATM card on the admissions portal. Your name must match the one on your UTME slip.
Does OAUSTECH accept Direct Entry candidates?
Yes. Direct Entry candidates need an ND, HND, NCE, A-Level, JUPEB or IJMB qualification in a relevant field, depending on the programme. They must also select OAUSTECH as their first choice.
What if OAUSTECH is not my first choice on JAMB?
You must change your institution to OAUSTECH as your first choice on the JAMB website before you can register for screening.
Final Thoughts
OAUSTECH offers 34 science, technology, health and management programmes, with a 150 minimum UTME score for most courses and higher marks for the three health programmes.
Check your subject combination against the tables above before you choose a course, and keep your O’level sittings in mind. If you are already admitted, the OAUSTECH academic calendar shows when registration and lectures begin. Confirm any updates on oaustech.edu.ng, and drop your questions in the comments.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Admission requirements are subject to change by the university. CampusNinja is not affiliated with OAUSTECH and cannot be held responsible for changes made after our last update date.
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