Dream Big, But Prepare for the Battle – These Courses Aren’t for the Faint-Hearted
Every year, thousands of Nigerian students set their sights on the most prestigious courses, hoping to land a spot in top universities.
But while dreams are free, admission into some programmes comes with fierce competition, high UTME cut-off marks, and limited slots.
In the 2025 UTME cycle, seven courses have once again proven to be the most competitive in Nigerian universities:
✅Medicine and Surgery
✅Law
✅Pharmacy
✅Nursing Science
✅Engineering
✅Accounting
✅Computer Science.
These programmes remain top choices due to their strong career paths, global relevance, and societal prestige.
To stand a chance, candidates need more than just average scores—they must excel in both UTME and O’Level results, and prepare well for post-UTME screenings.