This is to notify the general public and all aspiring University of Jos (UNIJOS) students that the Department of Political Science admission requirements has been published.
The admission requirements include O’level Subject combinations, JAMB UTME Subject combinations, and School and Departmental Cut-Off Marks.
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About The University of Jos
UNIJOS, officially established as a Federal Government-University by the Federal Government in 1975, has since evolved into an innovative institution charged with fashioning tastes and attitudes for the future.
The University of Jos strives to maintain its reputation as a globally ranked university that provides an excellent educational experience with a significant societal impact.
UNIJOS, a renowned academic institution, has over 12 faculties offering relevant and relatable courses in various disciplines.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Political Science include the following:
Five (5) SSCE credit passes in Government or History, English Language, and three (3) other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is required.
Mathematics is required only as a pass, not a credit, but Government or History must be among your five credit subjects.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language
- Government or History plus two (2) other Social Science/Arts subjects
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Political Science if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes, including Government or History.
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UNIJOS IN addition to the ‘A’ level passes required, credit passes at the ordinary level must include English Language, Government, or History.
The waiver adds a condition rather than relaxing one. Direct Entry candidates must hold the A level passes and also show O level credits in English Language and Government or History.
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.
UNIJOS Checks Your O Levels Even at Direct Entry
Government or History runs through every stage. At O level you need five SSCE credit passes including one of them and English Language, three other subjects, and at least a pass in Mathematics.
The UTME combination repeats the pairing with two Social Science or Arts subjects. Direct Entry asks for two A level passes including Government or History, and UNIJOS additionally requires matching O level credits. The minimum JAMB score is 180.