EKSU Announces Pre-Degree and JUPEB Admissions for 2025/2026 Academic Session

The Centre for Foundation Programmes (CFFP) of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has commenced admission into its Pre-Degree and JUPEB Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.

In a statement signed by Ife Oluwole, FNIM, Registrar, the university invited qualified candidates—especially those without UTME qualifications—to take advantage of the opportunities offered through the one-year Pre-Degree and JUPEB programmes, which serve as entry routes into EKSU undergraduate programmes.

Purpose and Duration

The Pre-Degree and JUPEB programmes each run for one academic session. They are designed to prepare candidates for admission into the university’s undergraduate classes after successfully completing the programmes and fulfilling all admission requirements, including JAMB registration where applicable.

• The Pre-Degree programme qualifies candidates for 100-level admission.
• The JUPEB programme qualifies candidates for 200-level admission.

Entry Requirements and Available Courses

Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in SSCE/GCE O’Level or equivalent examinations in relevant subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.

Programmes are available across various faculties, including:

• Faculty of Agricultural Sciences: Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, Animal Production and Health Sciences, Crop, Horticultural and Landscape Sciences, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Forestry and Wildlife Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Soil and Land Resources Management.
• Faculty of Arts: English, Religious Studies, Philosophy, History and International Studies, Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, Theatre and Media Arts.
• Faculty of Management Sciences: Accounting, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Actuarial Science, Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Entrepreneurship Studies, Insurance, Cooperative Studies, Marketing.
• Faculty of Science: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Zoology, Science Laboratory Technology.
• Faculty of the Social Sciences: Economics, Geography and Planning Science, Tourism Studies, Environmental Management, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology.
• Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies: Gender Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies.
• College of Medicine: Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing Science, Medicine and Surgery (subject to available quota and academic performance).

Benefits and Learning Environment

Successful students will be admitted into their respective undergraduate programmes upon completion of the Pre-Degree or JUPEB session and fulfillment of admission criteria. Participants will enjoy access to modern lecture rooms, hostel accommodation, library facilities, and experienced academic staff. They will also participate in community service and academic enrichment activities throughout the session.

Application Process

Interested candidates are to visit the university’s admission portal at eksuportal.eksu.edu.ng and click on PRE-DEGREE or JUPEB (as applicable) to make payment and complete their application online. Applicants are required to log in with their email and password to upload personal data and complete the Application Form for submission.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, applicants may visit the Centre for Foundation Programmes, opposite the Faculty of the Social Sciences, EKSU Main Campus.
Enquiries can also be made via the following phone lines: 08038588530, 08033881329, 08071142017, 08035136572 or by email at admissions.cffp@eksu.edu.ng.