<p data-path-to-node="1">Looking for a university that blends academic rigor with practical skills? <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="75">Wellspring University, Benin City</strong>, has officially opened its doors for the <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="150">2026/2027 Academic Session</strong>.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="2">Whether you are a fresh UTME candidate or a Direct Entry applicant looking to level up, here is the roadmap to joining one of Nigeria's fast-rising private institutions.</p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="4">&nbsp;Available Programmes</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="5">Wellspring University offers a diverse range of market-driven courses spread across three main colleges.</p>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="6,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Health Sciences</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="6,1,1,0">Nursing Science (B.NSc), Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS), Public Health</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="6,2,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Science &amp; Computing</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="6,2,1,0">Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="6,3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Social &amp; Management Sciences</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="6,3,1,0">International Relations &amp; Diplomacy, Criminology &amp; Security Studies, Mass Communication, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Human Resource Management, and more.</span></td>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="8">&nbsp;Eligibility &amp; Basic Requirements</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="9">Think you&rsquo;ve got what it takes? Check your credentials against these criteria:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">UTME:</strong> You must have sat for the <strong data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="32">2026 JAMB UTME</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Direct Entry (DE):</strong> Candidates with A-levels, JUPEB, IJMB, or ND/HND are eligible to apply.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Choice of Institution:</strong></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,2,1,0,0">If you chose Wellspring as your <strong data-path-to-node="10,2,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="32">First Choice</strong>, you are ready for screening.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,2,1,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,2,1,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Didn&rsquo;t choose Wellspring?</strong> No problem! You are still eligible to apply, but you'll likely need to perform a "Change of Institution" on the JAMB portal.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">O'Level:</strong> Minimum of <strong data-path-to-node="10,3,0" data-index-in-node="20">5 credits</strong> in relevant subjects (including English and Mathematics) in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Cut-off Mark:</strong> You must meet the university's required JAMB score for your chosen course.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="12">&nbsp;Application Checklist</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="13">Before you hit "Submit," ensure you have scanned and clear copies of the following:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="14,0,0">Birth Certificate</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="14,1,0">O&rsquo;Level Result(s)</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="14,2,0">2026 UTME Result Slip</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="14,3,0">Recent Passport Photograph</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15,0" data-index-in-node="0">Note:</strong> The application fee for Bachelor's Degree programmes is <strong data-path-to-node="15,0" data-index-in-node="62">₦10,000.00</strong>.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="17">&nbsp;How to Apply</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="18">The application process is fully digital.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="19,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Visit the Portal:</strong> Go to <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://wellspringuniversity.edu.ng/index.php/applynow/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiIu4LEqqmUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQmQI">wellspringuniversity.edu.ng/index.php/applynow/</a><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="19,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Fill the Form:</strong> Enter your details accurately.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="19,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Upload Documents:</strong> Attach the scanned files listed in the checklist above.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="19,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Payment:</strong> Complete the ₦10,000.00 application fee payment online.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="19,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Await Communication:</strong> Screening dates, times, and venues will be sent to your registered email or phone number after successful registration.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="21"><strong data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="0">Are you aiming for the College of Health Sciences? Just a heads-up: Nursing and Medical Lab Science are usually the most competitive, so getting your application in early is a smart move!</strong></p>