The Department of Insurance 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.
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About University of Jos
UNIJOS was established as a Federal Government university in 1975 and has since grown into an institution with over 12 faculties offering courses across various disciplines.
The university aims to maintain a reputation for strong academic standards alongside significant societal impact.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Insurance include five (5) SSCE credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and Economics, plus any two (2) of Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Government, Geography, and Statistics.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics and another subject
Direct Entry Requirement
Candidates who don’t intend to use UTME can fulfill these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Insurance. You require two (2) ‘A’ Level passes chosen from Economics, Accounts, Business Management, Government, Geography, or Statistics.
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UNIJOS accepts:
- Holders of HSC, GCE ‘A’ level, and IJMB with passes in two relevant Social Science subjects.
- Candidates with lower credit in ND in Business Administration, Accounting, Purchasing and Supply, Marketing, and other closely related programs may also be considered, provided such candidates satisfy the ‘O’ level credit passes 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 minimum score of 180 or above in your JAMB result.
Routes Into UNIJOS Insurance Beyond the Standard SSCE Path
UNIJOS also accepts HSC, GCE ‘A’ level, IJMB, and lower-credit ND holders for this programme, so candidates without the standard five SSCE credits still have options.
Confirm these requirements against UNIJOS’s current admission brochure before registering, since the 180 JAMB benchmark and waiver conditions can shift between sessions.