Nigerian Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Delta State, has announced admission into its Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board programme for the 2026/2027 academic session, with qualified candidates able to seek admission through the university's online application portal.
The JUPEB programme is for candidates seeking Direct Entry admission into 200-level degree programmes.
Available NMU JUPEB Courses
NMU has listed courses under Engineering, Environmental Management, Transport and Science, giving applicants a range of programme options within the stated JUPEB admission exercise.
- Engineering: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Environmental Management: Fisheries and Aquaculture, Environmental Management and Pollution, Meteorology and Climate Change and Marine Geology
- Transport: Maritime Economics and Finance, Transport Logistics Management, Nautical Science and Port Management
- Science: Biology, Computer Science, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Mathematics and Industrial Physics
NMU JUPEB Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to have five O'Level credit passes from WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB at no more than two sittings, with the relevant subjects determined by the programme selected.
The listed subjects include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Geography, Financial Accounting, Commerce and Government, depending on the chosen programme.
Subject Requirements by Programme Area
Engineering and Science applicants require Biology/Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Transport applicants require Economics, Geography and Mathematics.
Environmental Management applicants require Biology/Geography/Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
NMU JUPEB Application Process
Applications are online through the NMU application portal and candidates are expected to complete and submit the application form through the portal.
A non-refundable application fee of ₦10,000 is required.
Candidates should ensure that the application details entered are consistent with the stated admission requirements before the form is submitted.
NMU JUPEB Application Deadline
The application deadline for the 2026/2027 NMU JUPEB admission is 30 October 2026.
Candidates intending to apply will need to complete the online application within the stated application period.
NMU JUPEB Enquiries
Further enquiries may be directed to the university through the contact details provided for the programme.
Phone: 08035486054
Email: jupeb@nmu.edu.ng
NMU JUPEB Application Troubleshooter
| Issue | What To Check | Action | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📚 Course choice is unclear | Review the four listed programme areas | Match the intended course with its stated area | Engineering, Environmental Management, Transport and Science are listed |
| 📄 O'Level result may not meet the requirement | Check the number of credits, examination body and sittings | Confirm five relevant credits from the accepted examinations | WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB results are accepted at no more than two sittings |
| 💳 Application is not ready for submission | Check the application fee and portal | Complete the form through the NMU e-portal | The non-refundable fee is ₦10,000 |
| ⏳ Deadline is approaching | Compare the submission date with the stated closing date | Complete and submit the application before closure | The deadline is 30 October 2026 |
