Al-Hikmah University, a private institution located in Kwara State, has officially released the list of available courses for the 2025/2026 academic session, targeting candidates who scored between 150 and 200 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The university's announcement provides clarity for prospective students seeking admission into various undergraduate programs.
Courses Offered for 150-200 JAMB Scorers
The university's website outlines approximately 10 faculties, each with specific courses and corresponding UTME cut-off marks. Some of the notable programs include Medicine and Surgery, Law, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, and Nursing. Below is a breakdown of the faculties and their requirements:
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agriculture: 150
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
- Chemistry: 150
- Computer Science: 150
- Mathematics: 150
- Biology: 150
- Physics: 150
- Economics: 150
- Political Science: 150
- Business Education: 150
- Arabic: 150
- English: 150
- Islamic Studies: 150
- Educational Technology: 150
- Guidance and Counselling: 150
- Educational Management: 150
Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
- Sociology and Criminology: 150
- Public Administration: 150
- Political Science and Conflict Resolution: 150
- Mass Communication: 150
- Arabic: 150
- English: 150
- Islamic Studies: 150
- History and International Relations: 150
- Library and Information Science: 150
Faculty of Law
- Common Law: 180
- Common and Islamic Law: 180
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Accounting: 150
- Economics: 150
- Finance: 150
- Marketing: 150
- Business Administration: 150
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Microbiology: 150
- Industrial Mathematics: 150
- Petroleum Chemistry: 150
- Industrial Chemistry: 150
- Physics with Electronics: 150
- Statistics: 150
- Biology: 150
- Geology: 150
- Biochemistry: 150
Faculty of Nursing Sciences
- Nursing: 190
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Science: 170
- Public Health: 150
- Human Physiology: 150
- Human Anatomy: 150
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Medicine and Surgery: 200
This detailed list enables candidates to align their JAMB scores with preferred courses, ensuring a smoother admission process. The university emphasizes that meeting the cut-off mark does not guarantee admission, as other factors such as screening exercises and quota limits may apply.
Context and Related News
In a similar development, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) recently published its 2025/2026 UTME cut-off marks for various departments, including Accounting and Civil Engineering, with different scores for merit and catchment candidates. Likewise, the University of Ibadan (UI) released its cut-off marks, setting a general minimum of 200 but requiring higher scores for competitive courses like Medicine, Nursing, and Law due to high demand. UI also issued guidelines for fresh students regarding mandatory fees and course registration via the Remita platform.
Al-Hikmah University's proactive release of its requirements provides transparency and helps candidates make informed decisions as they prepare for the next phase of their academic journey.
