The Babcock University (BU) Admission Requirements 2025/2026 for all Courses | All Applicants are to note these Requirements before applying for admission into the Babcock University.
The Management of Babcock University has stated that all Applicants are to take note of these Admission Requirements before applying for Admission.
If you are a Babcock University (BU) aspirant and want to know the complete Admission Requirements for Babcock University (BU), you are in the right place.
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Babcock University (BU) Admission Requirements 2025/2026
Below are the Babcock University 2025/2026 Admission Requirements. Applicants are to read carefully before they put in an application.
Before applying, applicants must meet the Babcock University Admission Requirements, that listed below:-
Babcock University Grading System 2025/2026
O’LEVEL SSCE (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) GRADING POINTS
| GRADE | POINT |
| A1 | 10 |
| A2 (B2) | 9 |
| A3 (B3) | 8 |
| C4 | 7 |
| C5 | 6 |
| C6 | 5 |
| TOTAL OBTAINABLE | 50 % |
BU Admission Requirements for all Courses.
Undergraduate Application
This category of applicants must have Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent. Depending on the additional qualifications passed by an applicant, there are three ways to apply.
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
Prospective candidates must have sat for the UTME Examinations, must have applied for a course in Bayero University, Kano and must have scored an aggregate to be determined by the University before they are deemed eligible in subjects relevant to the programme applied for.
Prospective candidates must have obtained a minimum of Five (5) passes at Credit level in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE or Equivalent) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO) in not more than two (2) sittings, including a pass at credit level in both English and Mathematics and other subjects relevant to the candidate’s chosen field of study. They would then be required to register and write a test (Post-UTME), which is conducted by the University.
Direct Entry
The general entry requirements for the Part-time degree programmes are OND (with merit), NCE, IJMB (with a minimum of 8 points), GCE ‘A’ Level (3 credits) and HND (Pass). Applicants must also possess all the necessary ‘O’ Level requirements applicable to the regular full-time undergraduate admissions. This means that credit in English is compulsory for all courses applied, while Mathematics is necessary for science-based courses and the social sciences.
Holders of ‘A’ Level certificates would be required to submit their credentials for screening.
Part-time Degree
The general entry requirements for the Part-time degree programmes are OND (with merit), NCE, IJMB (with a minimum of 8 points), GCE ‘A’ Level (3 credits) and HND (Pass). In addition to the ‘A’ Level qualifications stated above, applicants must also possess all the necessary ‘O’ Level requirements applicable to the regular full-time undergraduate admissions. This means that credit in English is compulsory for all courses applied, while Mathematics is necessary for science-based courses and the social sciences. Only candidates of twenty-five (25) years of age and above would be admitted. Candidates with only ‘O’ level results need not apply.
Postgraduate Application
- Candidates for admission into Ph.D/M.Phil programmes shall have M.A, M.Ed., M.Sc, M.Eng. or LLM Degrees in the relevant areas with CGPA of at least 3.50 on a scale of 0.00 to 5.00 from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
- Candidates for admission into M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc (Ed), MLS, M.Sc., M.Eng. and LLM programmes shall have:
- A minimum of a Good Second Class Lower Degree in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
- A Degree plus University Postgraduate Diploma at Credit level in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
- For all Engineering programmes, candidates must have Credit in English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
- Candidates for admission into MBA (Regular), MBF, MHE and MTM should have:
- A minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Banking and Finance from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
- A Degree or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit plus University Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum of Merit in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University
- Candidates for admission into MBA (Special) should have a minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in any discipline from BUK or any other recognized University.
- Candidates for admission into MHR should have a degree in Medicine, Nursing and Biological Science of Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
- Candidates for admission into MDS, MPPA, MEM, MCMP shall have:
- A Good Honours Degree with at least Second Class Lower in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
- A Degree or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit plus a Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum classification of Merit in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano
- Candidates for admission into MBCL shall possess:
- A minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in Law or the Social Sciences from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University
- A Degree in Law or the Social Sciences plus University Postgraduate Diploma with minimum classification of Merit from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
- Candidates for admission into PGDM, PGDBF, PGDHE, PGDPPA, PGDSPA, PGDCMPC, PGDMC, PGDDS, PGDE, PGDGC, PGDRTM, PGDHE, PGDDA and PGDIM shall possess a Degree in any discipline from BUK or any other recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit obtained from recognized Institutions.
- Candidates for admission into PGDEM, PGDLA and PGDSE, shall possess a Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture and related disciplines or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the related disciplines.
- Candidates for admission into PGDAF shall hold a Degree in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from a recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from recognized Institutions.
- Candidates for admission into PGDTESL must have at least a 3rd class Degree in English or combined honours.
- Candidates for admission into PGDHS should have at least a 3rd class Degree in Hausa or combined honours or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
- Candidates for admission into PGDBS, PGDC and PGDIP shall have a Degree in the relevant Science subjects or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
- Candidates for admission into PGDEE, PGDCE and PGDME shall have a Degree in the relevant Engineering areas or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant engineering areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
- Candidates for admission into Masters in Public Health must:
- Have MBBS or BDS degree of Bayero University, Kano or an equivalent Medical Degree from a recognised University.
- Be registered with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council and posses a current practicing license.
- Have at least three years post qualification cognate experience in Medicine or health related area at Federal, State or Local Government Area levels. Those employed in non-governmental organisations, engaged in occupational health services as well as those in the private sector are also eligible.
- There shall be an entry written examination, short listed candidates will then be interviewed to determine eligibility of the candidates.
FAQs
What are the general admission requirements for BU 2025/2026?
To gain admission into Bingham University (BU) for the 2025/2026 academic year, candidates must meet the following:
Have a minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics in not more than 2 sittings (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB).
Score at least 160 – 180 and above (depending on the chosen course) in the 2025 UTME.
Participate and pass the BU post-UTME screening.
No applicant will be offered admission without uploading their O-level results on JAMB CAPS.
Does BU accept candidates who chose the school as their second choice?
No. BU only accepts applicants who select Bingham University as their First Choice in JAMB.
If you selected another school initially, you are advised to do a change of institution on the JAMB portal before applying for BU Post UTME.
What additional requirements do Direct Entry candidates need for BU?
Direct Entry (DE) applicants must possess:
A minimum of Upper Credit in ND/NCE or equivalent
Or A-Level passes in relevant subjects
And must apply through the JAMB DE Form
In addition, all DE candidates must also participate in the BU screening exercise before final admission consideration.