This is to notify the general public and all aspiring University of Jos (UNIJOS) students that the Department of Statistics 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 Statistics include the following:
Five (5) SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, and at least three (3) subjects from Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Economics, and Geography
English Language and Mathematics are the fixed credits. The other three come from Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Economics and Geography, which lets both science and commercial candidates qualify.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language.
- Mathematics and any two subjects from below:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Economics
The JAMB list is narrower than the O level one. Mathematics is compulsory, and your other two subjects must come from Physics, Chemistry and Economics.
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Statistics if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes to include Mathematics or Statistics. NCE credit in relevant subjects.
Direct Entry accepts Statistics in place of Mathematics at A level, and an NCE credit in relevant subjects is also recognised.
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.
A Narrower JAMB List Than O Level for UNIJOS Statistics
The subject list tightens as you move through the stages. At O level you need five SSCE credit passes including English Language and Mathematics plus three from Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Economics and Geography.
In JAMB only Physics, Chemistry and Economics join compulsory Mathematics and English Language. Direct Entry asks for two A level passes including Mathematics or Statistics, or an NCE credit in relevant subjects, and the minimum JAMB score is 180.