Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria Courses and Admission Requirements 2025

AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY (ABU), ZARIA

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is one of Nigeria’s premier institutions, renowned for academic excellence, research, and innovation. Established in 1962 and located in Zaria, Kaduna State, ABU is the largest university in Nigeria in terms of landmass and student population. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties, making it a top choice for students seeking quality education.With a strong emphasis on research, ABU has contributed significantly to national development, producing top professionals in various fields such as medicine, engineering, law, social sciences, and more. The university’s admission process is competitive, with specific requirements for each program.Below is a detailed list of courses offered at Ahmadu Bello University, categorized by faculty, along with their admission requirements.

 

Note: This page is regularly updated to include newly introduced programs

Complete List of Courses Offered at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria [Updated]

1. Faculty of Administration
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Local Government and Development Studies
  • Public Administration
2. Faculty of Agriculture
  • Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
  • Agronomy
  • Animal Science
  • Crop Protection
  • Plant Science
  • Soil Science
3. Faculty of Arts
  • African Languages and Cultures
  • Arabic
  • Archaeology and Heritage Studies
  • English and Literary Studies
  • French
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Theatre and Performing Arts
4. Faculty of Education
  • Arts and Social Science Education
  • Educational Foundations and Curriculum
  • Educational Psychology and Counselling
  • Library and Information Science
  • Physical and Health Education
  • Science Education
  • Vocational and Technical Education
5. Faculty of Engineering
  • Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
6. Faculty of Environmental Design
  • Architecture
  • Building
  • Fine Arts
  • Geomatics
  • Industrial Design
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Urban and Regional Planning
7. Faculty of Law
  • Civil Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Private Law
  • Public Law
  • Sharia Law
8. Faculty of Life Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Botany
  • Microbiology
  • Zoology
9. Faculty of Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Statistics
10. Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Economics
  • Mass Communication
  • Political Science and International Studies
  • Sociology
11. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
  • Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  • Pharmacognosy and Drug Development
  • Pharmacology and Therapeutics
12. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary Anatomy
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology
  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Veterinary Physiology
  • Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
  • Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
  • Veterinary Theriogenology and Production
13. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology
  • Medical Biochemistry
14. Faculty of Clinical Sciences
  • Anaesthesia
  • Chemical Pathology
  • Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  • Community Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Haematology and Blood Transfusion
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Medicine
  • Nursing Sciences
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Paediatrics
  • Pathology (Morbid Anatomy)
  • Psychiatry
  • Radiology
  • Surgery
15. Faculty of Dentistry
  • Child Dental Health
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Preventive Dentistry
  • Restorative Dentistry
 

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Courses & Admission Requirements [Updated]

1. Faculty of Administration
Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Accounting Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any other two relevant subjects. Use of English, Mathematics, Economics, and any other Social Science subject. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Economics and Management or Accounting; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Accounting, Banking, Management, Islamic Banking, or Insurance.
Business Administration Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any other two relevant subjects. Use of English, Mathematics, Economics, and any other Social Science subject. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Economics and one other Social Science subject; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Business Administration or related fields.
Public Administration Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Government or History, and any other two relevant subjects. Use of English, Government or History, Economics, and any other Social Science subject. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Government or History and one other Social Science subject; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Public Administration or related fields.
2. Faculty of Agriculture
Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Agricultural Economics Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any other relevant subject. Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and Mathematics or Physics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Chemistry and one of Biology, Agricultural Science, Economics, or Mathematics; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Agricultural Economics or related fields.
Agronomy Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any other relevant subject. Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and Mathematics or Physics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Agronomy or related fields.
Animal Science Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any other relevant subject. Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and Mathematics or Physics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Animal Science or related fields.
3. Faculty of Arts
Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
English and Literary Studies Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Literature in English, and any other three Arts or Social Science subjects. Use of English, Literature in English, and any two of Government, History, CRS/IRS, or Economics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Literature in English and one other Arts subject; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in English Education.
History Five O’ Level credits including English Language, History or Government, and any other three Arts or Social Science subjects. Use of English, History or Government, and any two of CRS/IRS, Literature in English, or Economics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in History or Government and any other Arts or Social Science subject; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in History or related fields.
Theatre and Performing Arts Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Literature in English, and any other three Arts or Social Science subjects. Use of English, Literature in English, and any two of Government, History, CRS/IRS, or Economics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Literature in English and one other Arts subject; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Theatre Arts or related fields.
4. Faculty of Education
Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Educational Administration Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, and any other three relevant subjects. Use of English and any three relevant subjects. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in relevant subjects; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Education or related fields.
Guidance and Counselling Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, and any other three relevant subjects. Use of English and any three relevant subjects. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in relevant subjects; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Education or related fields.
Library and Information Science Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, and any other three relevant subjects. Use of English and any three relevant subjects. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in relevant subjects; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Library Science or related fields.
5. Faculty of Engineering 
Course O’ Level Requirements (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) UTME Subjects (JAMB) Direct Entry Requirements
Civil Engineering Five (5) credits in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and any one of Biology, Geography, or Technical Drawing Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Two (2) A-Level passes in Mathematics and Physics OR ND/HND with Upper Credit in Civil Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Five (5) credits in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and any other Science subject Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Two (2) A-Level passes in Mathematics and Physics OR ND/HND with Upper Credit in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Five (5) credits in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and any one of Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, or Biology Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Two (2) A-Level passes in Mathematics and Physics OR ND/HND with Upper Credit in Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Five (5) credits in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and any one of Further Mathematics or Biology Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Two (2) A-Level passes in Mathematics and Chemistry OR ND/HND with Upper Credit in Chemical Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Five (5) credits in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and any one of Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, or Biology Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Two (2) A-Level passes in Mathematics and Chemistry OR ND/HND with Upper Credit in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Water Resources & Environmental Engineering Five (5) credits in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and any one of Biology, Geography, or Technical Drawing Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Two (2) A-Level passes in Mathematics and Physics OR ND/HND with Upper Credit in Water Resources Engineering
Computer Engineering Five (5) credits in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and any other Science subject Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Two (2) A-Level passes in Mathematics and Physics OR ND/HND with Upper Credit in Computer Engineering
Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering Five (5) credits in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and any one of Biology, Agricultural Science, or Geography Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Two (2) A-Level passes in Mathematics and Physics OR ND/HND with Upper Credit in Agricultural Engineering
  6. Faculty of Environmental Design
Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Architecture Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any other two subjects from Geography, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing, Chemistry, Economics, Biology, or Further Mathematics. Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, or Fine Arts. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and Physics; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Architecture.
Building Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any other two subjects from Chemistry, Geography, Technical Drawing, or Economics. Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, or Economics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and Physics; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Building or related fields.
Fine Arts Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Fine Arts, and any other three subjects from Arts or Social Sciences. Use of English, Fine Arts, and any two of Literature in English, History, or CRS/IRS. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Fine Arts and one other Arts subject; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Fine Arts or related fields.
7. Faculty of Law
Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Law Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Literature in English, and any other three Arts or Social Science subjects. Use of English, Literature in English, and any two of Government, History, CRS/IRS, or Economics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Literature in English and any other Arts or Social Science subject; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Law or related fields.
8. Faculty of Life Sciences
Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Biochemistry Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Use of English, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Chemistry and Biology; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Biochemistry or related fields.
Microbiology Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Biology and Chemistry; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Microbiology or related fields.
9. Faculty of Physical Sciences
Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Computer Science Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any other two subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Economics, or Geography. Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and one of Biology, Chemistry, or Economics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and Physics; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Computer Science or related fields.  
Geology Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other Science subject. Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Geology and one other Science subject; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Geology or related fields.
10. Faculty of Social Sciences
Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Mass Communication Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Literature in English, and any other three Arts or Social Science subjects. Use of English, Literature in English, and any two of Government, History, CRS/IRS, or Economics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Literature in English and one other Arts or Social Science subject; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Mass Communication or related fields.
Political Science Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Government or History, and any other three Arts or Social Science subjects. Use of English, Government or History, and any two of Economics, Geography, or Literature in English. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Government or History and one other Social Science subject; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Political Science or related fields.
11. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Pharmacy Five O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Use of English, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Chemistry and Biology; or a minimum Merit Pass in ABU Diploma in Pharmacy or related fields.

12. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Veterinary Medicine Five O’ Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Use of English, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Chemistry and Biology/Zoology, plus one of Physics or Mathematics.

13. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Pharmacy Five O’ Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Use of English, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Chemistry and Biology; or relevant diploma (Merit).

14. Faculty of Agriculture

Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Agricultural Engineering Five O’ Level credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and Physics.
Crop Science Five O’ Level credits in English, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry. Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science.

15. Faculty of Environmental Design

Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Architecture Five O’ Level credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other subject. Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and Physics.
Urban and Regional Planning Five O’ Level credits in English, Mathematics, Geography, and two other subjects. Use of English, Mathematics, Geography, and Economics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Geography and one of Economics, Physics, Maths.

16. Faculty of Education

Course O’ Level Requirements UTME Subjects Direct Entry Requirements
Education and Biology Five O’ Level credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and one other subject. Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Biology and one other Science subject.
Educational Management Five O’ Level credits in English, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects. Use of English, Economics, Government, and one other. Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in Economics and one other social science subject.
 

Facilities at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is well-equipped with modern facilities to support academic learning, research, and student life. Below are some of the key facilities available at the university:

1. Academic Facilities

  • Libraries: ABU has a well-stocked main library (Kashim Ibrahim Library) and faculty-specific libraries.
  • Lecture Halls & Auditoriums: Spacious and well-equipped lecture halls with modern teaching aids.
  • Laboratories: State-of-the-art science, engineering, and medical laboratories for practical learning.
  • Research Centers: Specialized research institutes, including the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR).

2. Student Accommodation & Welfare

  • Hostels: On-campus accommodation with male and female hostels.
  • Health Services: A fully functional university medical center providing healthcare services to students and staff.
  • Cafeterias & Restaurants: Several eateries offering affordable meals.
  • Shopping Centers: Convenience stores and mini-marts within the university.

3. Sports & Recreational Facilities

  • Sports Complex: A stadium for football, athletics, and other sporting activities.
  • Gymnasium: Fitness centers for students and staff.
  • Recreational Parks: Relaxation spots and green spaces around the campus.

4. ICT & Digital Services

  • Computer Centers: Equipped for ICT training and research.
  • E-Library: Digital learning resources accessible to students.
  • Wi-Fi & Internet Access: Available in selected areas of the campus.

5. Transportation

  • Campus Shuttle Services: Affordable transport within and around the university.
  • Parking Spaces: Designated parking for students, staff, and visitors.
 

contacts Infomation

📧 Email: info@abu.edu.ng 📞 Phone: +234 805 123 4567 (General Inquiries) 🌍 Website: www.abu.edu.ng

Address

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Samaru Campus, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.