The University of Abuja is now receiving applications for its 2025/2026 Degree Upgrader Programme.
This programme is for candidates with HND or first degrees with third-class or pass grades.
It is managed by the Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education.
View All Available Programmes by Faculty
Courses offered cover twelve faculties:
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Faculty of Agriculture
• B.Agric Agricultural Economics
• B.Agric Agricultural Extension
• B.Agric Crop Science
• B.Agric Animal Science
• B.Agric Soil Science
• B.Agric Crop Protection
• B.Agric Agriculture
• B.Agric Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
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Faculty of Arts
• B.A. Arabic
• B.A. English Language
• B.A. Christian Studies
• B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies
• B.A. Islamic Studies
• B.A. Linguistics
• B.A. Theatre Arts
• B.A. Philosophy
• General Studies
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Faculty of Education
• B.A. (Ed.) English Language
• B.A. (Ed.) Arabic
• B.A. (Ed.) Christian Studies
• B.A. (Ed.) Islamic Studies
• B.A. (Ed.) History
• B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
• B.Ed. Educational Administration and Planning
• B.Ed. Social Studies
• B.Ed. Primary Education
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Library Science
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Agricultural Science
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Integrated Science
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Environmental Education
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Economics
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Geography
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics
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Faculty of Engineering
• B.Eng. Civil Engineering
• B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
• B.Eng. Electrical Engineering
• B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
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Faculty of Science
• B.Sc. Chemistry
• B.Sc. Mathematics
• B.Sc. Statistics
• B.Sc. Computer Science
• B.Sc. Biology
• B.Sc. Botany
• B.Sc. Zoology
• B.Sc. Microbiology
• B.Sc. Biochemistry
• B.Sc. Geology and Mining
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Faculty of Social Sciences
• B.Sc. Political Science
• B.Sc. Sociology
• B.Sc. Geography
• B.Sc. Economics
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Faculty of Management Sciences
• B.Sc. Accounting
• B.Sc. Business Administration
• B.Sc. Public Administration
• B.Sc. Banking and Finance
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Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
• B.N.Sc. Nursing
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Other Faculties Available
• Law
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine
• Health Sciences
Meet the Admission Requirements
You must hold one of these qualifications:
• HND with at least Lower Credit
• Bachelor’s Degree with Third Class or Pass
• From a school recognised by law
You must also have one of the following:
• At least five O’Level credit passes including English and Maths
• Two A-Level passes with five O’Level credits
• National Diploma or NCE with 10 points
• IJMB with 10 points and credit passes in required subjects
Accepted exam bodies include:
• WAEC
• NECO
• NABTEB
• GCE O’Level
• Teachers’ Grade II
Follow the Application Steps
The form costs ₦20,000 excluding extra charges
To apply, follow the steps below:
▪️Visit UNIABUJA application portal
▪️Click on application access
▪️ Select Bachelor’s Degree Upgrade using this direct link
▪️Fill in the details:
• Surname
• First Name
• Other Names
• Phone Number
▪️Click Next
▪️On the payment page, click Generate RRR
▪️Click Make Payment to visit Remita
▪️Use a MasterCard or Visa Card to pay
▪️After payment, you will return to the portal
▪️You will get your application number on the screen and by SMS
▪️You will be logged out
▪️Return to the main login page
▪️Enter your application number and surname to continue
▪️Complete the application and submit
Note the Application Deadline
All forms must be submitted before Friday, 13 June 2025
No extension or late entry will be allowed