UNIABUJA Releases 2025/2026 Top-Up/Degree Upgrader Admission Form

UNIABUJA is now accepting applications for its 2025/2026 Degree Conversion Programmes. This opportunity is open to HND holders and graduates with third-class or pass degrees. If you're looking to upgrade your qualification, this might be your shot.

The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) is calling for applications into its Degree Conversion Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The programme is run under the Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education (CDL&CE) and is designed for those with HNDs or university degrees with third-class or pass classifications. The idea is simple: bridge the gap and earn a better qualification.

Programmes cut across several faculties and can be taken on a part-time basis.

Courses You Can Apply For:

Faculty of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Management Sciences

Accounting

Banking and Finance

Business Administration

Public Administration

Faculty of Arts

Theatre Arts

History and Diplomatic Studies

English

Linguistics

Arabic

Christian Religious Studies

Islamic Studies

Philosophy

Faculty of Social Sciences

Economics

Political Science and International Relations

Sociology

Geography

Faculty of Agriculture

Animal Science

Agricultural Economics

Extension and Rural Sociology

Agronomy

Soil Science

Crop Protection

Faculty of Education

Agricultural Science Education

Chemistry Education

Physics Education

Mathematics Education

Social Studies Education

Islamic Studies Education

Christian Religious Studies Education

Guidance and Counselling

Admin and Planning

Economics Education

Environmental Science Education

Biology Education

Primary Education Studies

Library Science

Geography Education

English Education

History Education

Faculty of Science

Biological Science

Microbiology

Mathematics

Statistics

Computer Science

Chemistry

Industrial Chemistry

Botany

Biochemistry

Zoology

Geology

Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

Nursing.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

At least five credits including English and Maths in no more than two sittings (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB etc.)

Two A-Level passes with five credits in relevant subjects

Graduates from recognised universities or polytechnics (including Direct Entry, HND, or NCE) with acceptable grades

Nurses must have relevant certification, e.g. Midwifery, HND, or a related third-class/pass degree.

How to Apply

Step-by-step Guide:

Start by registering through the JAMB e-platform:https://www.jamb.gov.ng/

Once you’re visible on the UNIABUJA CAPS dashboard, proceed to the school portal

Visit:https://cdlce.uniabuja.edu.ng/

Click CLICK HERE TO APPLY and read through the admission details

Select PART-TIME CDP or Degree Conversion as your mode

Click APPLY to begin

Fill in your full name, email and phone

Generate an RRR for payment

Make the payment of ₦20,000 using Remita (MasterCard or Visa only).

After payment, a unique application number will be generated

Log in again with the number and your surname as password to complete the process

Course Duration

Engineering, Nursing, and Agriculture: 3 years

All others: 2 years

Application Deadline

Forms close on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

Need Help?

You can reach the admissions team:

Call: 0806 228 2734 or 0903 683 6734

Time: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm