The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has announced an important update for prospective students seeking admission for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Admission Committee has confirmed that some courses have reached full capacity. Candidates affected by this update are invited to select from the list of approved alternative programmes 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 treated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to space availability. Candidates should also note that a change of course does not automatically guarantee admission into UNIABUJA.
UNIABUJA Approved Alternative Courses
Candidates Who Applied for Medicine & 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 Science
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 at least a credit in Biology)
- Urban and Regional Planning
Application Procedure and Deadline
All affected candidates are to visit any accredited CBT Centre or JAMB Office to effect the change of course before Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
The University encourages applicants to act promptly to increase their chances of securing admission into their new programme of choice.
The management of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) appreciates the continued interest of candidates and remains committed to maintaining fairness and transparency throughout the admission process.
