Universities Accepting DE for Computer Science and Requirements

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Are you seeking admission for Computer Science through the JAMB Direct Entry (DE)? If yes, this post is your best take. 

I will be guiding you on what each institution offering Computer Science demands for its admission. It will give you the list of universities accepting Direct entry applications - and specifically for Computer Science. Yet before that, I will break things down to clear some misunderstandings that may crawl in as you read on.

The post contains acronyms or alias of the universities. Hence, you may be confused when you see ILORIN, KWASU, UNIOSUN, etc. Don't be! If you want to check the full meaning of each institution, kindly click on this link for the full names of each abbreviated term.

NOTE:

1. Also, candidates seeking admission for Computer Engineering and related course should use this as the basis for their decisions too.
2. Candidates should read through the list and the requirements as a university may appear twice with related or conflicting information.
3. Every point covered in this post was extracted for the JAMB official brochure. Hence, you shouldn't be in doubt about anything here. If need be, I will be updating this post to effect any official additions of instructions for the brochure.

First, Who is a DE Applicant?

A direct entry applicant is someone who had completed his or her degree, HND, RM, RN, ND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB, NABTEB or Cambridge Advanced or its equivalent. See the differences in these qualifications.

More so,

1. This candidate then wants to proceed to a university to obtain degree (BSC) or another degree a course in the same course or related one.
2. This candidate must have obtained JAMB direct entry form and chose two universities of interest and one or two proposed courses. Though the first-choice institution is more certain than the second choice.
3. This candidate must have got his result from the previous program or be awaiting it before obtaining JAMB DE form.
4. This candidate will also partake in the post-DE exercise of the proposed institution. It could be exams or just screening. See the difference between the two.

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What Are the Requirements for DE Admissions into Computer Science?

Generally, apart from the terms and conditions above, applicants must strictly have five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects. This condition will be referred to as "plus the UTME requirements" in the rest of this post. Hence, where a school says "plus the UTME requirements", it means O'level requirements stated here.

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What Each University Requires for Direct Entry Admission into Computer

Generally, JAMB requires all DE applicants to have:

1. Two (2) 'A' Level passes in science subjects including Mathematics. Here, A'level means Diploma, IJMB, JUPEB, NABTEB Advanced, Cambridge - where applicable to the university.
2. NCE merit in Mathematics and one (1) other Science or Social Science subject.

However, some universities can be so specific about what they want. In such cases, the institution's requirements supersede that of JAMB. Below is the list of universities offering computer Science and their DE requirements.

1. BIU, IMSU, and UDU accept ND upper credit in Computer Science or other Mathematically based programs.
2. CALABAR accepts ND plus the UTME requirements
3. LAGOS accepts; Very good passes in the following three (3) JUPEB/'A-'level subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology. Candidates must have Further Mathematics at 'O' level. Direct Entry into Computer Science is four  (4)years.  Does not accept NCE.
4. ILORIN requires UTME qualifications plus any of; a) A minimum score of 10 points with two (2) 'A' level passes in Mathematics and Physics. b) National Diploma (at least Upper Credit) from recognized Polytechnic. c) Higher National Diploma (at least Lower Credit) in Computer Science from recognized Polytechnic. Diploma in Data Processing is NOT acceptable.
5. For Information and Communication Science, ILORIN requires; a) At least 8 points in 'A' Level or equivalence in a minimum of three relevant subjects from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science, Economics/Geography and Computer Studies. b) Candidates with Upper Credit in the National Diploma (ND) in the physical sciences and engineering disciplines may be considered for direct entry.
6. For telecommunication Science, ILORIN requires the following in addition to UTME qualifications; a) "A" Level Passes or equivalent in  Mathematics, Physics and any one of the following  Chemistry and  Biology and Geography. b) Upper Credit in the National Diploma (ND) and a minimum of one-year post qualification Industrial attachment in the physical sciences and engineering disciplines.
7. CALABAR requires Physics as the second subject
8. BAUCHI requires Physics and Chemistry in addition to the UTME requirements.
9. AAU and ADSU accept ND upper credit/HND lower credit in relevant programmes and NCE merit in Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science
10. UNN - Direct Entry into Computer Science is four (4) years but for combined courses is it three (3) years.
11. EKSU accepts Two (2) A Level passes in science subjects including Mathematics. At least Upper Credit pass in National Diploma in Computer Science/Engineering or Electronics/Electrical Engineering, provided UTME requirement is met.
12. EBSU accepts HND, ND upper credit and NCE merit respectively in the relevant programmes.
13. MAUTY requires Two (2) A-Level credit passes in Mathematics and any science subject. OND/HND with a minimum of lower credit in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other relevant course.
14. FUTA accepts (a) two (2) A' Level passes with a minimum of C grade in Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry; or (b) at least Upper Credit pass in ND in Computer Science from a recognized Polytechnic or its equivalent; or (c) NCE with at least credit pass both in Computer Science/Mathematics; Computer Science/Physics or Mathematics/Physics.
15. NDU accepts NCE merit in Mathematics and one (1) other Science or Social Science subject.
16. UMUDIKE requires 'A' Level passes in Mathematics and Physics. Accepts ND upper credit, HND to 200 level.
17. BOWEN accepts 'A' Level /IJMB/NCE/ND or approved equivalent in Mathematics and any one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics and PhysicsIGBINEDION accepts ND in Computer Science or other Mathematics-Based programme.
18. UNIJOS requires Physics and accepts ND upper credit in Computer Science.
19. UNIBEN, in addition to the UTME  requirements, accepts (a) ND upper credit HND lower credit in Data Processing/ Computer Science/Statistics or Science Laboratory Technology. (b) NCE credit in Mathematics and any other Science Subject.
20. AAU accepts ND/HND upper credit in relevant subjects.
21. COOU accepts ND/HND lower credit in Data Processing or NCE in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry.
22. CRUTECH - NCE/ND/HND must be in Computer Science.
23. IAUED accepts at least overall merit in OND or ND in Computer Science or any branch of Engineering from any recognized institution of learning. A levels credit cumulative can also be accepted.  This should also include an "O" level certificate with credit in five subjects including Mathematics, English. At Least a Merit pass in Nigeria Certificate in Education examination with Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics as Major area. This should also include an "O" level certificate with credit in five subjects including Mathematics, English
24. CUAB accepts one (i) NCE, ND, HND credit and their approved equivalents in relevant subjects and lower credit may be admitted to the appropriate level in addition to the UTME requirements. (ii) CUAB runs the programme with options in Computer Science/Economics and   Computer Science/ Statistics (iii) 'A' Level passes in relevant subjects. (iv)  IJMB at acceptable grade levels.
25. UNIUYO accepts ND/HND in relevant programmes plus the UTME requirements.
26. FUTO requires; At least two 'A' level passes not below Grade C in Mathematics and Physics. b) ND/HND at Upper Credit level in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Geology or Engineering. c) First Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Geology or Engineering. d) Very good passes in three (3) JUPEB subjects namely Chemistry, Physics and  Mathematics. It does not accept NCE. Candidates must in addition meet the 'O' Level requirements.
27. AJAYI requires two (2) 'A' Level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Studies or ND upper credit  in Computer Studies OR two (2) ICT Certificate passes or NCE distinction/credit in any two (2) of Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Studies in addition to the requirements in (a).
28. LASU accepts 'A' Level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
29. AL-HIKMAH accepts two (2) 'A' Level passes in Mathematics and Physics and accepts ND/HND lower credit in Data processing and Computer Science from recognized institution.
30. UNIIBADAN accepts (a) two (2) 'A' Level passes in Mathematics, Pure or Applied and Physics. (b)       ND/HND upper credit in Computer Science or any other Mathematics Based programmes.
31. FUNAAB accepts a) ND upper credit in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics/Electronics Engineering or related programmes. b) NCE credit in Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science. c) Two (2) 'A' Level passes in Computer Science/Mathematics, Computer Science/Physics.
32. CUAB accepts (a) Two (2) 'A' Level passes to include Physics and any of Chemistry, Biology (b) NCE/ND upper credit approved equivalents in relevant programmes. (c) IJMB at acceptable grades.
33. UNIOSUN accepts any two (2) 'A' Level passes which must include Mathematics and Physics ND lower credit in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
34. AUN accepts (a) 'A' Level passes chosen from English Language, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Literature in English, Government, History, Economics, Geography, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Visual Arts, Computer Studies, Information Technology, Civics, and French. (b) does not accept 'O' Level credit passes in the following; Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, Home Craft, Home management, Physical Education, Physical and Health Education, Music, Commerce, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Book `Keeping, Islamic History, Religious Studies, Tajweed, Library Studies, Diction, Kiswahili, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Arabic, Turkish, Study skills. (c) accepts ICGSE and 'A' Level Cambridge and does not offer admissions direct to 200 level. May transfer credits relevant to its major at the discretion of the Dean of school.
35. KWASU accepts (a) ND upper credit in Computer Science level or HND lower credit in Computer Science or NCE merit in relevant subjects. (b) Library and Information Science ND upper credit in Library Science at or NCE merit in relevant subjects.
36. AUE accepts ND upper credit in Computer Science or Electrical Electronics Engineering. NCE credit in Mathematics or Computer Science.
37. CRUTECH - Same as in Biological Science except NCE/ND/HND must be in Computer Science.
38. RHEMA accepts (a) ND plus the UTME requirements. (b) NCE credit in Computer Science/Mathematics, Computer Science/Physics, Mathematics/Physics.
39. RSUST in addition to 'O' Level requirements accepts (a)For Computer Science: (1) HND (Lower Credit) in relevant discipline. (2) OND/ND (Upper Credit) in relevant discipline. (3) At least two (2) 'A' Level passes in Mathematics and Physics. (b) For Library and Information Science: Admission into Year III; Holder of Degree in relevant discipline. HND (Upper Credit) in relevant discipline. Admission into Year II; HND (Lower Credit) in the relevant programme. HND in any other discipline. OND/ND (Upper Credit) in relevant discipline. In addition, all such candidates above must also satisfy the U.M.E. entry requirements.
40. AUE requires NCE credit in Mathematics or Computer Science.
41. MCPHERSON accepts two (2) 'A' Level passes in Mathematics and Physics. ND upper credit and HND lower credit in Data Processing and Computer Science from recognized institutions.
42. CALEB: candidates with ND credit in Computer Science or Sciences related programmes may be considered for admission by direct entry provided they have the UTME subjects at one (1) sitting.
43. BAYERO accepts (a) ND in Computer Science or Computer Studies, NCE in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronics. (b) HND in relevant programmes: Computer Science, Graphics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical/Electronics. (c) B.Sc. Degree Natural Science, Physical Science, & Environmental Science.
44. NILE accepts two (2) 'A' Level passes in Science subjects, ND/HND lower credit or NCE merit in relevant programmes/subjects.
45. BSU accepts ND upper credit/HND lower credit in relevant programme and NCE merit in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or Computer Science.
46. UMYUK accepts ND lower credit in Computer Science. NCE Computer Science and any other from Mathematics or Physics with a minimum of nine (9) points. IJMB Mathematics, Physics and any other Science subject with a minimum of nine (9) points.
47. SOUTHWESTERN accepts; NCE merit in Mathematics. NCE/ND/HND credit in related programme.
48. KUST accepts ND upper credit in Engineering or Mathematics.
49. UNIABUJA accepts two (2) 'A' Level passes in Physics and any one (1) of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Statistics in that order or NCE minimum 10 points with 'O' Level credit passes in Physics and another Science subject OR ND upper credit in relevant programmes.
50. AUGUSTINE requires two (2) 'A' Level passes in Science subjects including Mathematics or NCE merit in Mathematics and one (1) other Science or Social Science subject.
51. UNIKINGS accepts 'A' Level pass in Science subjects including Mathematics and NCE with at least Merit in Mathematics and one other Science or Social Science subject.
52. MOUNTAIN TOP - Candidates seeking admission by Direct Entry into 200 level Computer Science degree programme of the University must have at least five (5) O'level credits with a minimum of two (2) relevant subjects at Advance level of any approved equivalents.
53. PLASU accepts a) degree in any programme provided the candidate meets the UTME requirements b) lower credit in a relevant programme, with UTME requirements, c) ND lower credit in relevant programmes, with the UTME requirements. d) IJMB minimum of seven (7) points with passes in relevant subjects, with the UTME requirement. e) PLASU does not accept university diplomas and other diplomas not accredited by the relevant accrediting bodies.
54. PAN-ATLANTIC accepts a) two (2) 'A' Level passes in any relevant subjects b)ND/HND lower credit in relevant programmes. c) NCE lower credit in relevant programmes. d) HND lower credit in relevant programmes. e) International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) in relevant subjects.
55. EUI accepts; a) Two (2) 'A' Level passes in Science subjects including Mathematics. b) NCE with at least Merit in Mathematics and one other Science or Social Science subject. c) OND/HND with credit passes from a recognised institution in addition to 'O' Level requirements. d) IJMB/JUPEB.
56. DELSU requires a) At least two GCE 'A' Level passes which must include Mathematics and Physics. b) A National Diploma with a minimum of  upper credit or Higher National Diploma with a minimum of lower credit or a University Diploma with a minimum credit in any of the following; 1) Data Processing, 2) Computer Engineering, 3) Information System/Information  Technology, 4) Engineering Technology, 5) Mathematics Education/Physics Education/Computer Science Education, 6) Computer Science from Delta State University or any other tertiary Institution recognized by the Senate of Delta State University c) Minimum of Merit in DELSU Diploma in any of the following in (ii) above. d) First degree of Delta State University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Delta State University. e) Credit passes in at least two subjects at the National Certificate of Education (NCE), which must include Computer   Science and Mathematics or Physics.
57. FED-GASHUA requires; a) ND (Upper Credit) and HND (minimum of Lower Credit) in computer Science and other relevant courses Economics/Geography b) NCE Merit and above in Mathematics and one other Science or Social Science Subject, while OND/ND (Lower credit) are admitted into 100 Level c) IJMB 6 points and above are admitted into 200 Level. d) Two (2) 'A' Level passes in Science subjects including Mathematics.
58. AAUA requires: a) two (2) 'A' Level passes in Science subjects including  Mathematics b) Diploma in Data Processing with at least a Merit pass from a recognized University. c) ND/HND (Upper Credit) in Data Processing, Engineering, Mathematics and Electrical Electronics d) NCE with at least Credit pass in Mathematics, Computer Science and any other Science or Social Science subject.
59. FED-DUTSE requires ND/IJMB/NCE Certificate in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and Electrical Electronics Engineering with a) minimum 8 points b) minimum Lower Credit from Institution recognized by Government and accredited by NBTE.
60. FED-OYE EKITI requires two (2) 'A' Level passes in Mathematics in Science subjects including Mathematics.
61. FUPRE requires two (2) A Level passes in science subjects including Mathematics.
62. FED-WUKARI - Direct Entry Candidates must obtain at least two A/ Level passes in Science Subjects  at GCE A/L/ IJMB/ Advanced NATEB or at least a merit pass at NCE in   Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics or at least a  Credit in OND/HND in ICT, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and any relevant field. Candidate must also satisfy the O/L requirements for admission
63. CARITAS accepts; a) Bachelor's Degree in one (1) of Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Chemistry. b) NCE/ND/HND Lower credit in one (1) of Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Chemistry. c) GCE A'Level/IJMB/JUPEB Passes in Mathematics or Physics plus one other science subject.
64. PAN-ATLANTIC accepts a) Two (2) 'A' Level passes in Sciences, Arts or Social Science subjects. b) OND/ND with lower credit passes in relevant courses. c) NCE with lower credit passes in relevant courses. d) HND with lower credit passes in relevant courses. e) International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) in relevant subjects
65. FED-LOKOJA requires; In addition to meeting the UTME Entry Requirements; 2 A' Level Passes in Mathematics & any one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology/Zoology/Botany; IJMB minimum of 9 points with passes in relevant subjects; NCE Credit pass in Credit pass in Computer Science/Mathematics/Computer Studies & any other relevant subject combination; ND Upper credit in Upper Credit in Computer Science; HND Lower credit in Upper Credit in Computer Science
66. KSUSTA accepts Two (2) A-Level passes in science subjects including Mathematics. NCE merit in Mathematics and one (1) other Science or Social Science subject.
67. ABU accepts Two 'A' level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and any one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Geology and Computer. NCE Mathematics/Computer Science and any of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography and Geology. ND in Computer Science with Upper Credit in addition to O/L requirements. ABU Diploma in Computer Science with at least MERIT Grade.
68. PHC accepts Two (2) A/level GCE or HSC or IJMB or JUPEB passes in Mathematics and any one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology including UTME entry requirements.
69. FED-LAFIA accepts In addition to UTME requirements, DE candidates must have any of the following: IJMB: Minimum of 9 points in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. GCE: A' level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Biology; ND: lower credit in Computer Science and any other relevant science courses/HND. NCE: At least Merit pass in Computer Science major.
70. FED-KASHERE accepts ND/NCE in Computer Science/Mathematics with at least Lower Credit pass and not below 9 points with any of Mathematics (for Comp. Sci. and vice versa)  Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography or credit passes in IJMB with Mathematics and Physics as core and any other subject from Chemistry, Biology and Geography with a minimum of 9 points.
71. KASU accepts Two 'A' Level passes in Science subjects including Mathematics. ND/HND/ NCE merit/upper credit in related fields. IJMB with 7 points and above in addition to 'O' Level requirements
72. LANDMARK accepts Two (2) A-Level passes in science subjects including Mathematics. NCE merit in Mathematics and one (1) other Science or Social Science subject.
73. RSUST accepts Admission to year III; HND (Upper Credit) in relevant discipline. Admission to Year II; HND (Lower Credit) in relevant discipline.  OND/ND (Upper Credit) in relevant discipline. At least two (2) 'A' Level passes in Mathematics and Physics. In addition, all such candidates above must also satisfy the UME entry requirements.
74. SOSU accepts Three (3) passes at the advanced level in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Chemistry or a minimum of Lower Credit at ND/HND and a Merit in NCE.

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