The Department of Geography & Planning 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.
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 Geography & Planning include five SSCE credit passes to include English, Mathematics, and Geography.
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UNIJOS also accepts:
- IJMB passes, including Geography, or ND/HND credit in Urban and Regional Planning or Land Surveying.
- Five (5) ‘O’ Level credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, and Geography, in addition to any other two (2) Social Science or Science subjects.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language.
- Geography and any two Arts subjects.
Direct Entry Requirement
Candidates who don’t intend to use UTME can fulfill these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Geography & Planning. You require two ‘A’ level passes, including Geography.
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Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UNIJOS accepts IJMB passes, including Geography, and also accepts ND/HND credit in Urban and Regional Planning or Land Surveying in addition to the UTME 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.
Several Doors Into UNIJOS Geography and Planning
Beyond the standard SSCE route, UNIJOS also accepts IJMB holders and ND/HND graduates in Urban and Regional Planning or Land Surveying, giving working candidates more than one way in.
Confirm these requirements against UNIJOS’s current admission brochure before registering, since the 180 JAMB benchmark can shift between sessions.