Universities That Accept HND/BSC into 300 Level Direct Entry (DE) - SCHOOLCONTENTS.info

Universities That Accept HND/BSC into 300 Level Direct Entry (DE)


I remember citing UNILORIN as one of the universities accepting HND holders into 300 level of a few courses through direct entry. I will repeat the same here and add a few other universities I’ve got enough information about. The universities to cover in this post will admit you with HND into the 300 level. Some on the condition that you must have upper credit and some on lower credit terms.

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)

  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Ambrose Alli University (AAU), For Architecture, accepts ND/HND upper credit in relevant programmes into 200 and 300 levels respectively.
  9. 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.
  10. University of Lagos (UNILAG), For Architecture, accepts ND/ND distinction in Architecture into 200 or 300 level plus.
  11. 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.
  12. University of Lagos (UNILAG), For Building Technology accepts HND distinction in relevant programmes into 300.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. University of Benin (UNIBEN), For Chemical Engineering, can consider HND upper credit in Engineering/Technology and PTI upper credit into 300 levels.
  16. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUTECH), For Chemical Engineering, accept HND with upper credit and distinction into 300 level.
  17. Niger Delta University (NDU), For Computer and Statistics, accept HND credit in Mathematics or Computer Science into the 300 level.
  18. 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.
  19. Niger Delta University (NDU), For Environmental Science, accepts  HND holders with an average of B grade with the UTME requirements into 300 level. 
  20. University of Lagos (UNILAG), For Estate management, accepts HND Distinction in relevant programmes into 300 level.
  21. Federal University of Technology (FUTMINNA), For Estate management, accepts HND lower credit in a relevant course at 300 level.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST): For Medical Laboratory Science,  accepts Admission to Year III; HND (Upper Credit) in relevant discipline. 
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.


This is a quick look at a few universities/courses you can process 300-level direct entry admission into with your HND. The list will continually be updated. You may subscribe to receive the update or bookmark this page to revisit.

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88 comments:

  1. Very insightful..........May we know universities that accept HND{grade level : PASS} for admission into 300level in the field of science and technology ?

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    1. If you can't find what you want in the list yet, you may need to wait for updates, if any, of such.

      Thanks

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    2. 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.

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  2. i 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

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    1. Kindly find this post useful or take time to study the JAMB brochure.

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  3. Need to known if Uniilorin offer 300 level in accounting for HND to Bsc/Top up

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    1. If you find that in the post, yes. If not, no. Anything outside this post is not acceptable.

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  4. Hello 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

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    1. As 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.

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  5. Pls Sir, I have an Upper Credit in Mechanical Engineering from Yabatech, can I get admission to UNIILORIN or I'M?

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  6. I 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.
    Thanks

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  7. Hello sir,
    I'm an ND holder can I go for Bsc

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  8. Which school can I gain admission for direct entry to study Law. Am an HND Accountancy (lower) and Certified National Accountant-Anan.

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    1. Kindly study the JAMB brochure.

      Copy and paste this link to your browser. https://ibass.jamb.gov.ng/?jk=UU400GHDSW6AQ98

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  9. Can apply for DE in futminna with Hnd lower credits?

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    1. I think you have to be specific about your proposed course to help do some findings if will be viable.

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  10. Am a HND holder in Public Administration can I apply for Bsc in Business Administration from fed uni lokoja.

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  11. With BSC in medical laboratory technology can I gain admission into 300level to study medical laboratory science

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    1. Yes you can. Yet, it depends on whether your university of focus does give 300 or 200 level admssions.

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  12. With HND biochemistry upper credit can I gain admission into 300level to study Medical laboratory science?

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    1. Check the list above to see if that is favorable.

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  13. Pls sir, can I use my ND result with my A' level jupeb for DE.
    As in result combination allow for DE.
    Pls sir.

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  14. I have HND in marketing lower credit, pls which university can i apply for

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    1. You can obtain Direct Entry form and consider any of the universities below:
      1. University of Ilorin
      2. Crescent University Abeokuta
      3. University of Jos
      4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka

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  15. 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.

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  16. 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 to study law? Thanks sir.

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  17. Hello Sir, I have HND in computer Science can FUTMINNA give me admission into 300Level

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  18. Which school offers admission into 300lvl for nursing pls

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  19. With 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?

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  20. Can someone with B.Sc. in Computer Science study Early Chilhood Education at direct entry in any Nigerian University?

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    1. Yes, you can. With your BSC, your chance is broad with courses like Early Childhood.

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  21. Hi, i will like to know maybe unilorin accept lower credit in Marketing for 300level

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  22. Hi, I will like to know if I can study Law in Unilag with HND, ACA.

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    1. First, you may need to visit the admission of for more on this.

      Below 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”.

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  23. 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!

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  24. 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!

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    1. The universities doing that are already listed in the post above. Yo can also find the affected courses in the post.

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  25. Enter your comment...hello sir can I study phamarcy in poly after then do change of course to medicine and surgery in uniben through DE

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  26. Please I have Upper credit in Chemical Engineering, which university can I get DE to 300level.

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    1. I'm not sure of any other than what I'd already covered in this post.

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  27. Hello sir.
    With Bs.c in biology which university in nigeria is easy to get direct entry to Medicine/surgery

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    1. Read the post below.

      https://www.schoolcontents.info/2020/02/can-i-study-medicine-with-bsc-through-de.html

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  28. Please sir can I use my hnd in biochemistry to do bsc in nursing

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    1. Read the post below for details.

      https://www.schoolcontents.info/2018/08/universities-offering-nursing-utme.html

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  29. Please, hope I'm qualified for direct entry in any University after going to college of education?

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  30. My 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?

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    1. None. Below is the requirements for Medicine as a direct entry applicants.

      https://www.schoolcontents.info/2021/09/direct-entry-requirements-for-medicine.html

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    2. Please did your wife get admission into the university?

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  31. Good 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!

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    1. It 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.

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  32. I have Upper credit in civil engineering technology, can I gain admission starting from 300L in University of Ibadan?

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    1. I don't think so. This post already contains the names of the universities and courses accepting that.

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  33. Good morning sir
    Please with HND accounting (upper credit) can I apply for Uniben DE into 300L?

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  34. Good 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.

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    1. My best advise is for you to visit the university's admission office to enquire further.

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  35. Good morning sir, can I apply for DE to study architecture with my Bsc Ed health education.

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    1. I 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.

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  36. Can I gain admission into 300level
    Under medical laboratory science
    With my HD ( mlt )

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  37. Good evening sir. Pls with Hnd accounting (upper credit) can I apply for AAUA or FUOYE DE into 300L

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    1. I 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.

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  38. Good afternoon, please with HND Upper Credit in Business Administration can I apply for DE into any University in Nigeria? Thanks.

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  39. With Bsc(1st class), what level can one be admitted to through direct entry?

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    1. It 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.

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  40. Do federal University birnin kebbi accepts HND (lower credit) for 300 level (business administration)

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    1. I 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.

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  41. G/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!

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    1. Yes 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.

      More more on Law admission through Direct Entry, read the post below

      https://www.schoolcontents.info/2021/05/direct-entry-requirements-for-law.html

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    2. Pls which university accepts admission through DE with ND lower credit

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  42. With third class in accounting can I get admitted in which school for accounting

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  43. Pls sir which university can I go with nce certificate with merit result and the sch go for nysc

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  44. I have BSC physics education .which university can give me direct entry to study pure physics and start from 300level .

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  45. Good morning sir, with HND pass grade in accounting, can one go for PGD PROGRAM in any university in Nigeria?

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  46. After I finished HND and want to apply for direct entry how long will it takes to be given admission

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  47. With third class in zoology can I get direct entry to study veterinary medicine in any university that offers the course?

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  48. Can I use hnd in computer science to gain admission into other universities

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  49. I 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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