The University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT) offers many competitive courses, including Agriculture, Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences, as well as Basic and Applied Sciences. Applicants may apply if they meet UAT’s admission requirements, including the JAMB cut-off mark and five credit passes in core subjects. This guide covers all UAT courses, admission criteria, and the application process.

From short courses to postgraduate programmes, prospective candidates can pursue their dreams at the Bayelsa state-owned university. Below is an overview of the courses offered at the University of Africa, Toru-Orua:

For prospective candidates, it is important to note that UAT's two-semester JUPEB programme enables you to gain Direct Entry admission at the university and other JUPEB-affiliated universities in Nigeria and worldwide.

This institute within the University of Africa, Toru-Orua, offers applicants evening, weekend, and part-time academic and professional programmes. Its part-time courses are offered in the faculties of arts and education, social and management sciences, as well as basic and applied sciences.

These undergraduate programmes are designed to provide students with strong academic foundations for success in their chosen careers. Highlighted below are academic programmes available at the University of Africa, Toru-Orua by faculty.

Faculty of Agriculture

From Level 100 to Level 500, the faculty aims to provide appropriate and innovative education through theoretical and practical teaching.

Faculty of Arts And Education

Once you have secured your admission to the university, a well-thought-out career plan in the arts can only be served by the course options in this faculty.

Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences

Candidates can choose any of these science courses as a means to become well-versed in various scientific fields.

Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

You can prepare your future as a driver of development by studying any of these courses in the social space.

The PG School offers Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Master's in Business (MBA), (MA), Education (MEd), and Science (MSc) and various Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes.

The programmes and specialities are offered within the departments of theatre and film, education management, Political Science, Mass Communication and Business Administration. For science students, the departments of Computer and Mathematics, Biological and Chemical Sciences offer a variety of learning paths.

For JUPEB programmes, eligible candidates must possess a minimum of credit level pass in at least two sittings in at least five subjects relevant to their desired course of study in the university.

Below are the requirements for students eager to join the university's undergraduate courses.

To apply to the university, you need to use its admission portals. Each level of study has its dedicated portal. Below is a breakdown of how to apply to each level

Undergraduate programmes

If you have all the requirements in order, complete an admission form online during the school's admission season.

Once all admission applications have been considered, the university will post the details of successful candidates on its JAMB-approved admission list.

While the school does not require you to complete the post-UTME screening process, you need to upload your O-level and SSCE results. Ensure you have also entered the correct JAMB subject combination or a core subject.

The University of Africa, Toru-Orua accepts candidates with a JAMB score of at least 140 and make UAT their first choice. There are also options for direct entry and a foundation program (JUPEB) leading to admission in Year 2.

UAT does not conduct a screening post-UTME examination for admissions. Candidates are admitted based on their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score and subject combinations.

Yes, the University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT) does accept second-choice admissions. To be admitted, candidates need to have registered for and passed the JAMB UTME with a cut-off score of 140. They also need to have the required subject combinations and the following requirements:

The University of Africa, Toru-Orua's courses cover a wide range of disciplines. Whether you are applying for short courses, certificate programmes, foundation, undergraduate, or postgraduate studies, the university has a clear admission process to support your academic journey.

Legit.ng also published an article detailing the process of checking your admission on the Obafemi Awolowo University e-portal. The portal allows prospective candidates to access the provisional admission list, pay for academic services, and register for courses.

Prospective candidates can also check and respond to admission offers through the JAMB CAPS portal. Read on for details on how to access, check and confirm your admission status.

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