The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has released an update for prospective students seeking admission for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The Admission Committee has confirmed that several courses have reached their maximum capacity, hence admission may not be given to applicants who applied to such courses.
Affected candidates are invited to select from the list of approved alternative programs provided by the university.
Applicants are reminded that any course selected outside the official alternatives will not be considered for admission.
All applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to space availability. Candidates should also be aware that a change of course does not guarantee admission into UNIABUJA.
UNIABUJA 2025 Approved Alternative Courses
Candidates Who Applied for Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Pharmacy, or Biochemistry.
May change to:
- Agriculture
- Botany
- Zoology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Education
- Environmental Education
- Agricultural Education
- Biology Education
- Integrated Science Education
Candidates Who Applied for Computer Sciencemay.
May change to:
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Mathematics Education
- Physics Education
Candidates Who Applied for Law
May change to:
- History and Diplomatic Studies
Candidates Who Applied for English or Journalism and Media Studies
May change to:
- Linguistics
- Broadcasting
- Development and Communication Studies
- Strategic Communication
- Advertising
- Public Relations (Credit in English required)
- Philosophy
- History Education
- Guidance and Counselling Education
- Library and Information Science
- Social Studies Education
- Primary Education Studies
Candidates Who Applied for Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical).
May change to:
- Railway Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Building
- Industrial Design
Candidates Who Applied for Architecture
May change to:
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Building
- Industrial Design
Candidates Who Applied for Economics.
May change to:
- Estate Management (requires a minimum of a credit in Biology)
- Urban and Regional Planning
Application Procedure and Deadline
All affected candidates are required to visit any accredited CBT Centre or JAMB Office to initiate the change of course prior to Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
The University encourages applicants to take action promptly to enhance their chances of securing admission into their preferred program. The management of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) appreciates the continued interest of candidates and remains committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the admission process.