The Department of Fine/Applied Art admission requirements at the University of Jos, (UNIJOS) have been published, covering O’Level subject combinations, JAMB UTME subjects, and the school and departmental cut-off marks candidates need to meet for the 2026/2027 session.
About UNIJOS
UNIJOS was officially established as a Federal Government university in 1975 and has since evolved into an institution with over 12 faculties offering relevant courses in a variety of disciplines.
The university strives to maintain its reputation as a globally ranked institution, providing an excellent educational experience with a significant societal impact.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Fine/Applied Art include the following:
- Five (5) SSCE passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Fine Arts, and two (2) other Social Science subjects.
- For NTC, the other two (2) relevant subjects could be from any of the following: Decorative Painting, Spray Painting, Lining, Sign and Design, Wall Handling, Colour Mixing/Matching and Glazing, Graphic Painting, Ceramics, Basic Electricity, or Building/Engineering Drawing.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language.
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Fine Art/Physics
Direct Entry Requirement
Candidates who don’t intend to use UTME can fulfill these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Fine/Applied Art. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes in Fine Arts/Technical Drawing and any one of Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Biology, Physics, or Chemistry.
- ND/HND credit in Fine Arts.
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Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UNIJOS requires:
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level GCE/IJMB passes, of which one must be in Fine Arts or Technical Drawing.
- NCE lower credit, or ND lower credit in Fine Arts from a recognized institution.
- Any other relevant qualifications may be considered.
- A portfolio assessment may be required. However, candidates must also satisfy the minimum ‘O’ level entry requirements.
JAMB Score
All candidates interested in getting admitted into UNIJOS for the 2026/2027 session should know that to be eligible for the screening, you must have a score of a minimum of 180 or above in your JAMB result.
Preparing Your Portfolio for UNIJOS Fine/Applied Art
Beyond the written O’Level, JAMB, and Direct Entry requirements, UNIJOS may also require a portfolio assessment, so start preparing samples of your work alongside your academic documents.
UNIJOS also considers NCE or ND lower credit holders from recognized institutions, giving candidates outside the standard SSCE and UTME route another way to qualify for this programme.
Confirm all these requirements against UNIJOS’s current admission brochure before registering, since the 180 JAMB benchmark and waiver conditions can shift between sessions.