UNIABUJA has opened the 2025/2026 Degree Upgrader Programme for HND and third-class graduates. This guide shows who can apply, all course options, and how to complete the online form. Follow each step before the closing date.
The University of Abuja is now receiving applications for its 2025/2026 Degree Upgrader Programme.
This programme is for candidates with HND or first degrees with third-class or pass grades.
It is managed by the Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education.
View All Available Programmes by Faculty
Courses offered cover twelve faculties:
Faculty of Agriculture
- B.Agric Agricultural Economics
- B.Agric Agricultural Extension
- B.Agric Crop Science
- B.Agric Animal Science
- B.Agric Soil Science
- B.Agric Crop Protection
- B.Agric Agriculture
- B.Agric Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
Faculty of Arts
- B.A. Arabic
- B.A. English Language
- B.A. Christian Studies
- B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies
- B.A. Islamic Studies
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.A. Theatre Arts
- B.A. Philosophy
- General Studies
Faculty of Education
- B.A. (Ed.) English Language
- B.A. (Ed.) Arabic
- B.A. (Ed.) Christian Studies
- B.A. (Ed.) Islamic Studies
- B.A. (Ed.) History
- B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
- B.Ed. Educational Administration and Planning
- B.Ed. Social Studies
- B.Ed. Primary Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Library Science
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Agricultural Science
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Integrated Science
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Environmental Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Economics
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Geography
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics
Faculty of Engineering
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering
- B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Eng. Electrical Engineering
- B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Science
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Statistics
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Botany
- B.Sc. Zoology
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Geology and Mining
Faculty of Social Sciences
- B.Sc. Political Science
- B.Sc. Sociology
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.Sc. Economics
Faculty of Management Sciences
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Public Administration
- B.Sc. Banking and Finance
Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
- B.N.Sc. Nursing
Other Faculties Available
- Law
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
- Health Sciences
Meet the Admission Requirements
You must hold one of these qualifications:
- HND with at least Lower Credit
- Bachelor’s Degree with Third Class or Pass
From a school recognised by law
You must also have one of the following:
- At least five O’Level credit passes including English and Maths
- Two A-Level passes with five O’Level credits
- National Diploma or NCE with 10 points
- IJMB with 10 points and credit passes in required subjects
Accepted exam bodies include:
- WAEC
- NECO
- NABTEB
- GCE O’Level
- Teachers’ Grade II
Follow the Application Steps
The form costs ₦20,000 excluding extra charges
To apply, follow the steps below:
- Visit UNIABUJA application portal
- Click on application access
- Select Bachelor’s Degree Upgrade using this direct link
- Fill in the details:
- Surname
- First Name
- Other Names
- Phone Number
- Click Next
- On the payment page, click Generate RRR
- Click Make Payment to visit Remita
- Use a MasterCard or Visa Card to pay
- After payment, you will return to the portal
- You will get your application number on the screen and by SMS
- You will be logged out
- Return to the main login page
- Enter your application number and surname to continue
- Complete the application and submit
Note the Application Deadline
All forms must be submitted before Friday, 13 June 2025
No extension or late entry will be allowed.