Also, BSC holders who want to consider another/related course will be favoured by these universities.
Let’s get into it.
List of the Universities accepting HND for 300 Level Direct Entry (DE)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN): The University accepts you with any grade but lower than lower credit. For Agriculture, they accept ND/NCE credit pass in Agriculture into the 200 level while those with HND may be admitted into the 300 level. Also accepts NCE merit in Biology, Chemistry or Agriculture, and ND merit in Banking/Finance, Business Management plus UTME requirements
- Imo State University (IMSU), For Agriculture, accepts ND/NCE Double Major or HND in Agriculture or related disciplines with at least a merit pass into the 200 level and HND (Upper Credit) into the 300 level.
- University of Ibadan (UI), For Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, accepts two (2) A-Level passes in Physics and Mathematics plus UTME requirements. Accepts ND/HND upper credit to 200/300 levels plus UTME requirements. Knowledge of Further Mathematics is an advantage for all Engineering Courses.
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), For Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, accepts HND upper credit or distinction in relevant Engineering programmes from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology after NYSC may be considered for upgrading to 300 Level.
- Niger Delta University (NDU), For Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, accepts ND/HND upper credit and above, in the relevant programmes from an approved Polytechnic or related institution. ND holders shall be admitted to the 200 level or study in a five (5) year degree programme while HND holders shall be admitted to the 300 level. In addition to the above, candidates must have five (5) O’Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- University of Benin (UNIBEN), For Accounting, accepts ND upper credit/HND lower credit in Accounting, Financial Studies or Business Management; First Degree Second Class Lower in any relevant programme; NCE credit in Accounting; ICAN foundation or its equivalent or Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administration Final, HND upper credit in Accounting is accepted into 300 level.
- Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM), For Animal Science, accepts HND and HND with upper credit Agriculture or Animal Production and Health may be admitted to 300 level.
- Ambrose Alli University (AAU), For Architecture, accepts ND/HND upper credit in relevant programmes into 200 and 300 levels respectively.
- Kano State University of Technology (KUST), For Architecture, runs the programmes for four (4) years duration for UTME and three (3) years duration for DE at the moment. May consider HND (upper credit) or degree (Third Class) in Architectural Technology for special admission into 300 level.
- University of Lagos (UNILAG), For Architecture, accepts ND/ND distinction in Architecture into 200 or 300 level plus.
- Niger Delta University (NDU), For Biology accepts, for direct entry, HND credit in Mathematics or Computer Science is eligible for direct entry into the 300 level.
- University of Lagos (UNILAG), For Building Technology accepts HND distinction in relevant programmes into 300.
- Imo State University (IMSU), For Building Technology, accept HND upper credit in relevant programmes into 300 level provided they satisfy the following: (a) ND course must include Mathematics at ND II level; (b) Have the equivalence of A'Level (such as ND) in Mathematics.
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), For Building Technology, accept HND upper credit in relevant programmes into 300 level provided they satisfy the following: (a) ND course must include Mathematics at ND II level; (b) Have the equivalence of A'Level (such as ND) in Mathematics.
- University of Benin (UNIBEN), For Chemical Engineering, can consider HND upper credit in Engineering/Technology and PTI upper credit into 300 levels.
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUTECH), For Chemical Engineering, accept HND with upper credit and distinction into 300 level.
- Niger Delta University (NDU), For Computer and Statistics, accept HND credit in Mathematics or Computer Science into the 300 level.
- Caritas University Amorji-Nike Enugu (CARITAS), For Computer and Communication Engineering, accepts ND/HND upper credit in relevant areas for consideration into 200 and 300 levels respectively.
- Niger Delta University (NDU), For Environmental Science, accepts HND holders with an average of B grade with the UTME requirements into 300 level.
- University of Lagos (UNILAG), For Estate management, accepts HND Distinction in relevant programmes into 300 level.
- Federal University of Technology (FUTMINNA), For Estate management, accepts HND lower credit in a relevant course at 300 level.
- Federal University of Technology (FUTMINNA), For Fisheries, MINNA accepts ND/NCE credit into the 200 level while those with HND may be admitted into the 300 level.
- Niger Delta University (NDU), For Fisheries accepts Upper or lower credit HND/ND. In some cases, depending on the candidates' CGPAs, he/she may be recommended for admission into the 300 level.
- River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST): For Medical Laboratory Science, accepts Admission to Year III; HND (Upper Credit) in relevant discipline.
- River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST): For Geography, accepts; Admissions into Year III; Degree relevant to the Programme. HND (Upper Credit) relevant to the Programme. Admissions into Year II; HND (Lower Credit) relevant to the Programme. OND/ND (Upper Credit) in relevant discipline. Degree (Third Class) relevant to the program.
- River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST): For Theater/Performing Arts, accepts Admission into Year Ill a Degree relevant to the Programme or HND (Upper Credit) relevant to the Programme from a recognized Institution.
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN): For Biomedical Engineering/Technology accepts candidates who possess three 'A' Level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry considered. Higher National Diploma (HND) at Upper Credit Level in Biomedical Engineering may be considered for admission into the 300 Level of the programme and, must have at least one-year post-qualification experience.
- National Open University (NOUN): For Nursing, Public Health and Environmental Health, and a few other courses, accept the rightly qualified applicants to the 300 level. For this reason, while starting the online application, there are options to enter as a direct entry student to the 200 and 300-level.
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Very insightful..........May we know universities that accept HND{grade level : PASS} for admission into 300level in the field of science and technology ?
ReplyDeleteIf you can't find what you want in the list yet, you may need to wait for updates, if any, of such.
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Good afternoon, i have upper credit in computer Engineering (HND), done with NYSC, wish to switch to another course for BSC, though am currently working in a bank, but my challenge is, I don't know the course to go for which will suit my current job, and am i supposed to buy jamb form? How do i go about it, my choice of school is uni port. please your kind advice. Thanks.
Deletei have HND with lower credit in environmental health technology,in a training institutiin,so please how can i go about it to study related course in the university for DE
ReplyDeleteKindly find this post useful or take time to study the JAMB brochure.
DeleteNeed to known if Uniilorin offer 300 level in accounting for HND to Bsc/Top up
ReplyDeleteIf you find that in the post, yes. If not, no. Anything outside this post is not acceptable.
DeleteHello sir,Pls ai av HND in Pharmaceutical Technology with Distinction and I av also av Nysc n post Nysc experience but desire to go back for pharmacy. Pls will UI,Unilag or Uniilorin accept direct entry to 300l? Thanks n await yr response or u can reach me via [email protected]. Thanks abunch sir
ReplyDeleteAs a matter of fact, this post contains the list of schools and courses they accept based on the title. If you must study any other course aside the ones covered here, kindly visit the school to confirm their terms.
DeletePls Sir, I have an Upper Credit in Mechanical Engineering from Yabatech, can I get admission to UNIILORIN or I'M?
ReplyDeleteSure.
DeleteI have Bsc(ed) in biology + NYSC and I want to do direct entry please do I have to buy a fresh De form or just upgrade the existing utme account I used for my Bsc.
ReplyDeleteThanks
You'll buy new form.
DeleteHello sir,
ReplyDeleteI'm an ND holder can I go for Bsc
Yes through JAMB direct form/admission.
DeleteWhich school can I gain admission for direct entry to study Law. Am an HND Accountancy (lower) and Certified National Accountant-Anan.
ReplyDeleteKindly study the JAMB brochure.
DeleteCopy and paste this link to your browser. https://ibass.jamb.gov.ng/?jk=UU400GHDSW6AQ98
Can apply for DE in futminna with Hnd lower credits?
ReplyDeleteI think you have to be specific about your proposed course to help do some findings if will be viable.
DeleteAm a HND holder in Public Administration can I apply for Bsc in Business Administration from fed uni lokoja.
ReplyDeleteUsing JAMB De form, you can apply.
DeleteWith BSC in medical laboratory technology can I gain admission into 300level to study medical laboratory science
ReplyDeleteYes you can. Yet, it depends on whether your university of focus does give 300 or 200 level admssions.
DeleteWith HND biochemistry upper credit can I gain admission into 300level to study Medical laboratory science?
ReplyDeleteCheck the list above to see if that is favorable.
DeletePls sir, can I use my ND result with my A' level jupeb for DE.
ReplyDeleteAs in result combination allow for DE.
Pls sir.
You only need one of the two.
DeleteI have HND in marketing lower credit, pls which university can i apply for
ReplyDeleteYou can obtain Direct Entry form and consider any of the universities below:
Delete1. University of Ilorin
2. Crescent University Abeokuta
3. University of Jos
4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Hello sir, can an HND graduate in Accounting who has E8 in English language and didn't enrol literature in English in waec be admitted into university in Nigeria? Thanks sir.
ReplyDeleteHello sir, can an HND graduate in Accounting who has E8 in English language and didn't enrol literature in English in waec be admitted into university in Nigeria to study law? Thanks sir.
ReplyDeleteNo.
DeleteHello Sir, I have HND in computer Science can FUTMINNA give me admission into 300Level
ReplyDeleteWhich school offers admission into 300lvl for nursing pls
ReplyDeleteNone that I'm aware of.
DeleteWith HND in Microbiology can A.B.U, Zaria. UDUS,Sokoto. U.I, Ibadan. OAU, Ile-Ife. or FUBK, Birnin-Kebbi offered me admission into 300Level. Or any federal institution?
ReplyDeleteCan someone with B.Sc. in Computer Science study Early Chilhood Education at direct entry in any Nigerian University?
ReplyDeleteYes, you can. With your BSC, your chance is broad with courses like Early Childhood.
DeleteHi, i will like to know maybe unilorin accept lower credit in Marketing for 300level
ReplyDeleteNo.
DeleteHi, I will like to know if I can study Law in Unilag with HND, ACA.
ReplyDeleteFirst, you may need to visit the admission of for more on this.
DeleteBelow is the term according to the JAMB brochure:
UNILAG (for Direct Entry) accepts Very good passes in JUPEB/A’ Level Subjects: Literature-in-English and any two Arts or Social Sciences. First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper. UNILAG does not accept JUPEB / A’ level passes in Fine Arts, Accounting or Commerce”.
Hello Sir, Thanks for this useful post. I'm an HND older with lower credit in Estate management, I'd like to ask if OAU can offer admission into 300level and if not, which universities does? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHello sir, Thanks for this useful post. I'm an HND older with lower credit in Estate management, I'd like to ask if OAU can offer admission into 300level and if not, which universities does? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe universities doing that are already listed in the post above. Yo can also find the affected courses in the post.
DeleteEnter your comment...hello sir can I study phamarcy in poly after then do change of course to medicine and surgery in uniben through DE
ReplyDeletePolytechnics don't offer Pharmacy.
DeletePlease I have Upper credit in Chemical Engineering, which university can I get DE to 300level.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure of any other than what I'd already covered in this post.
DeleteHello sir.
ReplyDeleteWith Bs.c in biology which university in nigeria is easy to get direct entry to Medicine/surgery
Read the post below.
Deletehttps://www.schoolcontents.info/2020/02/can-i-study-medicine-with-bsc-through-de.html
Please sir can I use my hnd in biochemistry to do bsc in nursing
ReplyDeleteRead the post below for details.
Deletehttps://www.schoolcontents.info/2018/08/universities-offering-nursing-utme.html
Please, hope I'm qualified for direct entry in any University after going to college of education?
ReplyDeleteYes.
DeleteMy wife is having a cgpa of 3.43/4 in SLT (Microbiology) HND, which school in Nigeria can admit her into atleast 200level medicine and surgery?
ReplyDeleteNone. Below is the requirements for Medicine as a direct entry applicants.
Deletehttps://www.schoolcontents.info/2021/09/direct-entry-requirements-for-medicine.html
Please did your wife get admission into the university?
DeleteGood day sir. Thank you for this useful information. I have B.A in English Language with a second class upper and I have not done NYSC. I want to do another degree in a relevant course from 300 level. My question is that after completing the course, how will I be mobilized for NYSC. NYSC is the main reason for this decision. I don't want to collect exemption certificate. Please help!
ReplyDeleteIt depends on the university that submit you for NYSC. If the new university does that, you're going with them. If the old one, you're going with them.
DeleteI have Upper credit in civil engineering technology, can I gain admission starting from 300L in University of Ibadan?
ReplyDeleteI don't think so. This post already contains the names of the universities and courses accepting that.
DeleteGood morning sir
ReplyDeletePlease with HND accounting (upper credit) can I apply for Uniben DE into 300L?
Yes, as already covered in the post.
DeleteGood evening sir,pls i need full information on tuition fee and all other relevant fees to be paid in Kwasu Hnd conversion program from the beginning to the end.
ReplyDeleteMy best advise is for you to visit the university's admission office to enquire further.
DeleteGood morning sir, can I apply for DE to study architecture with my Bsc Ed health education.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that will work. But if you have any university in mind, take time to visit the admission office to see if they will consider you.
DeleteCan I gain admission into 300level
ReplyDeleteUnder medical laboratory science
With my HD ( mlt )
Good evening sir. Pls with Hnd accounting (upper credit) can I apply for AAUA or FUOYE DE into 300L
ReplyDeleteI don't think so. Competition is already high among applicants even begging for 300 level. Instead, FUOYE may advice you go for its top-up degree.
DeleteGood afternoon, please with HND Upper Credit in Business Administration can I apply for DE into any University in Nigeria? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYes, you can.
DeleteWith Bsc(1st class), what level can one be admitted to through direct entry?
ReplyDeleteIt depends on your proposed university's admission policy. Most will give you 200 level while a few, for the courses listed in the post above, will give you 300 level.
DeleteDo federal University birnin kebbi accepts HND (lower credit) for 300 level (business administration)
ReplyDeleteI don't have such update. As a matter of fact, the post above post, is the entire list of the universities, officially accepting that and grade required.
DeleteG/day Sir, I have BA (English) 2nd class lower, and desire to study Law direct Entry in either UNIABUJA or NOUN. Can I be offered admission? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes you can. Generally, all universities requires NCE/ND/First Degree (Second Class Lower), two (2)A’ level passes to include Islamic Studies or Arabic, Two (2) 'A' Level passes in GCE/IJMB in Arts or Social Science subjects and First degree (Second Class Lower) of an accredited University.
DeleteMore more on Law admission through Direct Entry, read the post below
https://www.schoolcontents.info/2021/05/direct-entry-requirements-for-law.html
Pls which university accepts admission through DE with ND lower credit
DeleteWith third class in accounting can I get admitted in which school for accounting
ReplyDeletePls sir which university can I go with nce certificate with merit result and the sch go for nysc
ReplyDeleteI have BSC physics education .which university can give me direct entry to study pure physics and start from 300level .
ReplyDeleteGood morning sir, with HND pass grade in accounting, can one go for PGD PROGRAM in any university in Nigeria?
ReplyDeleteAfter I finished HND and want to apply for direct entry how long will it takes to be given admission
ReplyDeleteWith third class in zoology can I get direct entry to study veterinary medicine in any university that offers the course?
ReplyDeleteCan I use hnd in computer science to gain admission into other universities
ReplyDeleteI have Lower credit in Biochemistry H.N.D and done with NYSC. Can I apply for D.E (300 )level? And how can I apply for it?
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