<p data-path-to-node="1"><strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="0">Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO)</strong>, the first private university in Nigeria, is now accepting applications for the <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="115">2026/2027 academic session</strong>. The university is seeking purpose-driven and ambitious candidates for its wide array of accredited undergraduate programmes.</p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="3"> Academic Colleges & Programmes</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="4">IUO offers a diverse range of professional and academic courses across seven specialized colleges:</p>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Arts & Social Sciences</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,1,1,0">Economics, English, Geography, Mass Communication, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Theatre Arts.</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,2,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Business & Management</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,2,1,0">Accounting, Finance, Business Administration.</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Law (Oba Erediauwa)</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,3,1,0">Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,4,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Engineering</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,4,1,0">Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical/Electronics, Environmental, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Petroleum.</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Health Sciences</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,5,1,0">Medicine & Surgery (MBBS), Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing Science.</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,6,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,6,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Natural & Applied Sciences</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,6,1,0">Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science & IT, Cybersecurity, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, Software Engineering.</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,7,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Pharmacy (Dora Akunyili)</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,7,1,0">Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D).</span></td>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="7"> Admission Requirements</h3>
<h4 data-path-to-node="8"><strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">1. General Entry (UTME)</strong></h4>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">O'Level:</strong> Minimum of five (5) credits in GCE/WAEC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB, including <strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="77">English Language and Mathematics</strong>, at no more than two sittings.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Law Applicants:</strong> Must have a credit pass in <strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="43">Literature-in-English</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Awaiting Results:</strong> Candidates awaiting results are eligible to apply, provided the results are available by <strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="107">September 2026</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">JAMB:</strong> Must sit for the 2026 UTME and obtain the prescribed cut-off mark.</p>
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<h4 data-path-to-node="10"><strong data-path-to-node="10" data-index-in-node="0">2. Direct Entry (200 Level)</strong></h4>
<p data-path-to-node="11">Direct Entry is available for all programmes <strong data-path-to-node="11" data-index-in-node="45">EXCEPT</strong> Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, and Law.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="12,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="12,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Requirements:</strong> Two A-Level passes, a Diploma/NCE (Credit level or higher), IJMB, or a first degree in a relevant discipline.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="12,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="12,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">JAMB:</strong> Candidates must show evidence of application to JAMB for Direct Entry.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="14"> Important Policies to Note</h3>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Age Limit:</strong> Candidates must generally be <strong data-path-to-node="15,0,0" data-index-in-node="40">22 years of age or younger</strong>. Older candidates are only considered under exceptional circumstances.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Accommodation:</strong> IUO is a fully residential university. <strong data-path-to-node="15,1,0" data-index-in-node="54">All students</strong> are provided with accommodation at the <strong data-path-to-node="15,1,0" data-index-in-node="106">Okada Wonderland Estate</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Transfer Students:</strong> Must provide an official academic transcript and a JAMB transfer form signed by their current university.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="17"> How to Apply</h3>
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<p data-path-to-node="18,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Portal:</strong> Visit the <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://iuokada.edu.ng/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjr47rbrbOUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ6gw">Igbinedion University Admission Portal</a><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="18,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Form:</strong> Complete the online application form.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="18,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Screening:</strong> After submission, your documents will be screened online, and the results will be communicated to you via the contact details provided.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="20"> Contact & Enquiries</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="21">For further assistance, you may reach out to the following officers:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="22,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="22,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Admissions Officer:</strong> 07032924219</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="22,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="22,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Public Relations Officer (PRO):</strong> 08037573252</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="22,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="22,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Director of ICT:</strong> 08034331960</p>
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