Last Updated on December 3, 2021 by Spynaija
To study Mathematics in any accredited university or polytechnic in Nigeria, here are the JAMB and WAEC subject combinations and requirements you need to look out for.
Mathematics is very competitive and one of the most sought-after courses in any Nigerian university. Therefore knowing the conditions and also the required subjects will help you and also give you a proper guide to applying for it without any problem, it further helps you to avoid unnecessary mistakes.
Please carefully read all the necessary requirements and terms of registration and the JAMB Subject Combination for Mathematics before proceeding to apply/register for either the UTME or DIRECT ENTRY for the said course.
This article covers the following:
JAMB Subject Combination for Mathematics
Direct Entry Requirements for Mathematics
WAEC Requirements for Mathematics
Plus any other useful information you may need that will ease your registration process.
JAMB UTME Requirements for Mathematics
Applicants are advised to note that, Use of English is compulsory for all the courses in JAMB’s UTME while the other three (3) subjects must be relevant to the applicant’s chosen course of study.
JAMB Subject Combination for Mathematics
- Mathematics and any two (2) of either Physics, Chemistry, and Economics or Geography.
WAEC Subjects Combination for Mathematics
- Aspiring candidates are expected to possess at least five (5) WASSCE credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and Physics or Chemistry.
Direct Entry Requirements for Mathematics
Aspiring candidates are expected to possess at least;
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes to include Mathematics and any other relevant science subject.
- NCE merit in Mathematics and either one (1) of Physics, Chemistry or Economics
Nigerian Universities Offering Mathematics
These are all the NUC approved and accredited Nigerian Universities you can apply to study Mathematics.
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
- Achievers University Owo
- Adamawa State University, Mubi
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
- Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
- Afe Babalola University , Ado-Ekiti
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Al- Hikmah University, Ilorin
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Anambra State University, Uli
- Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi State
- Bayero University, Kano
- Baze University, Fct, Abuja
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Bingham University, Karu
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Caleb University, Imota
- Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State
- Crescent University, Abeokuta
- Cross Rivers University Of Technology, Calabar
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
- Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
- Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State
- Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
- Federal University Of Technology, Akure
- Federal University Of Technology, Owerri
- Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State
- Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State
- Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
- Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State
- Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
- Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
- Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
- Fountain University, Osogbo
- Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu– Nike
- Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe
- Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
- Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo State
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna
- Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil
- Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin
- Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State
- Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike
- Modibo Adama University Of Technology, Yola
- Mountain Top University, Makogi/Oba, Ogun State
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi
- Nigeria Turkish Nile University , Abuja
- Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna State
- Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- Northwest University, Kano, Kano State
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- Obong University, Obong, Ntak
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
- Ondo State University Of Science And Technology, Okitipupa
- Osun State University, Osogbo
- Paul University, Awka
- Plateau State University, Bokkos
- Redeemers University
- Rhema University , Obeama, Rivers State
- Ritman University,Ikot-Ekpene,Akwa-Ibom State
- Rivers State University Of Science And Technology, Port Harcourt
- Salem University, Lokoja
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
- Sokoto State University, Sokoto
- Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun State
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State
- Summit University, Offa, Kwara State
- Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina
- University Of Abuja, Abuja
- University Of Benin, Benin City
- University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
- University Of Ilorin, Ilorin
- University Of Jos, Jos
- University Of Lagos
- University Of Maiduguri
- University Of Mkar, Gboko
- University Of Nigeria Nsukka
- University Of Port-Harcourt
- University Of Uyo
- Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto
- Veritas University, Abuja
- Wellspring University, Irhihi/Ogbaneki, Benin City
- Wesley University Of Science And Technology. Ondo
- Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
- Yobe State University, Damaturu
You can enrol in the Bachelor’s degree program for Mathematics in any of the above-listed universities either through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), by Direct Entry, or through the Pre-degree Programme.
Basically, the purpose of the entry requirement is to ensure that those admitted have the necessary preparedness to scale through the program. There is a compulsory screening test in some of these universities for all eligible candidates.
Conclusion
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