To apply to UNIUYO by Direct Entry you need at least five O’level credit passes (including English Language, and Mathematics where your course requires it) in not more than two sittings, plus one higher qualification: an A’level (GCE Advanced Level) in two relevant subjects, an OND/ND, HND, NCE, IJMB, or a first degree. You must also have chosen UNIUYO as your first choice on the JAMB Direct Entry form and pay the ₦2,000 screening fee. This page sets out the full requirements and how to apply on the University of Uyo portal.
UNIUYO Direct Entry requirements
You qualify for Direct Entry admission into UNIUYO if you meet both of these:
- O’level: at least five (5) credit passes at SSCE/GCE O’Level (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB), including English Language, in no more than two sittings. Mathematics is required for science, engineering, medical and business-related courses.
- One advanced qualification from the list below.
Accepted Direct Entry qualifications
- GCE Advanced Level (A’level) in at least two relevant subjects
- Ordinary National Diploma (OND/ND) at Upper or Lower Credit from a recognised institution
- Higher National Diploma (HND) at Upper or Lower Credit from a recognised institution
- Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) with a minimum of merit in the relevant subject(s)
- IJMB or JUPEB result in the relevant subjects
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
Your qualification must be relevant to the course you are applying for. UNIUYO does not accept second-choice Direct Entry candidates, so confirm the University is your first choice on the JAMB portal before you register. Source: UNIUYO Undergraduate Admissions.
How to apply for UNIUYO Direct Entry
Registration is done online on the UNIUYO admissions portal. The screening fee is a non-refundable ₦2,000, plus small Remita charges. Steps:
- Go to the UNIUYO e-portal at eportals.uniuyo.edu.ng (or admissions.uniuyo.edu.ng).
- Click Admission Forms, then select Direct Entry.
- Enter your JAMB Direct Entry registration number, email and phone number.
- Generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) and pay the ₦2,000 with an ATM card, internet banking, or at any bank branch.
- Return to the portal, click Register, enter your RRR and get your login details.
- Complete the bio-data form, upload your documents, then print your acknowledgement slip.
For the 2026/2027 session, registration closes on Friday, 7 August 2026 and the screening exercise is scheduled from 21 August to 9 September 2026. Dates change every session, so confirm the current window on the portal.
Documents to upload / bring for screening
- Original and photocopies of your O’level results (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB).
- Original and photocopy of your advanced qualification (A’level, ND, HND, NCE, IJMB or degree certificate/statement of result).
- Your JAMB Direct Entry result slip.
- A recent passport photograph with your DE registration number and signature written at the back.
- Your printed UNIUYO online registration/acknowledgement slip.
Keep the same passport photograph you used during registration for every later stage. Any mismatch in names across your certificates should be backed by an affidavit, as inconsistent details can hold up your admission.
Related UNIUYO guides
- UNIUYO cut-off mark (general and departmental)
- How your UNIUYO aggregate score is calculated
- Documents for UNIUYO freshers’ screening
If your course is not listed or you have a question about your qualification, drop it in the comments and we will respond.
Please can i use ND to apply for direct entry
yes
What bout of i dont have NCE or HND can i still put DE?
You must fulfill the requirement above
can i apply for direct entry without a jamb result
yes
morning
please an NCE holder with 11 point can I apply for uniuyo DE 2018 with English Language or special Education
yes
Please Sir,can UNIUYO offer me admission in Nursing with an awaiting result?
There is no nursing department in uniuyo
I want to apply for medicine and surgery after am thru wit biology education. pls is it possible
Yes
Please can i apply for law via direct entry?
yes
Pls is direct entry admission list for 2017/2018 out
no
please I read food technology can I apply for microbiology
yes
please Sir I’m done with HND and I want to apply for direct entry for B.eng I hope is acceptable?
Yes
pls sir I have NCE in political science.Would uniuyo offer me admission to study English Education?
I can’t categorically assure you of that.
Why not apply for political science education?
pls can engineering student wit 2.70 Gp apply for DE?
yes
more so, sir can i use WAEC computer printout for the screening because I haven’t collected the original?????
You will need the original
sir…. since Uniuyo has diploma for law will they consider those who did not do their diploma for admission????.
Yes
pls wat is the grade point(CGPA) one need to have before purchasing a form for direct entry.
3.0 and above
Good evening can uni uyo admit with jus neco??
yes
Pls is uniuyo direct entry form for full time student out??
no
please Sir does uniuyo accept statement of result for direct entry?
yes
please I want to know if Uniuyo accept IJMB result as qualification for direct entry admission.
yes
pls when will uniuyo direct entry screening form be out, or is it currently on sells. ?
It’s not currently on sale
hello pls i study (networking and system security) can i advance in computer engineering in direct entry my gp from monotech. Was 3.04 upper credit
Yes!
Plz Sir I study Building technology at Once level can I use the statement of result to obtain direct entry to Civil engineering or structural Engineering
Yes
when is UNIUYO conducting screening for direct entry pls
soon
pls sir, can i apply for direct entry with awaiting ND result
You can apply with a statement of result
Can I use last year’s JUPEB result to apply for DE. Pls epp a sister
Yes
Will there be aptitude test for DE students in uniuyo, and when is their form coming out?
The form will be out soon
Please Sir, I want to get admission through direct entry and study Law by combing my 2012 and 2017 WAEC Result, when will the form be out and how can I get it. Please Sir, I really want to get admission this year, please help. Thanks. 08104140894
When is their direct entry exams coming up for2017/2018 candidates?
soon
Please sir I had 3.00 Cgpa in Elect/Elect Engineering.. I:e(OND)…And I want to apply for direct entry into uniuyo..please sire what should be my direct entry jamb score in order to be admitted…Thank you..
Please Sir, can Uniuyo offer me admission in Business Administration/ Management my CGPA is 2.30 what should I do to get admission there? Please help me