The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), located in Abuja, Nigeria, is a world-class institution dedicated to providing advanced education and research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as business and management sciences.
Admission to undergraduate programmes at AUST is by the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB), and all prospective students must have the correct subject combination.
AUST Courses
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Material and Metallurgical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum and Energy Resources Engineering
- Software Engineering
Subject Combination
| Course | JAMB Subject | O’level Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics, and any other Social Science subject | English Language, Mathematics, Economics/Financial Accounting or Principles of Accounting, plus any two (2) of Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Government, Geography, and Statistics. |
| Business Administration | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics, and one (1) other subject. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics/Financial Accounting or Principles of Accounting, plus any two (2) of Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Government, Geography, and Statistics. |
| Civil Engineering | Use of English, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, English Language and one Science subject |
| Computer Science | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics, and Geography. | English Language, Mathematics, and any of Physics, data processing, computer science plus two (2) other science subjects. |
| Material and Metallurgical Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language, and any other Science subject. |
| Petroleum and Energy Resources Engineering | Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, English Language, and any Science subject. |
| Software Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics, and Geography. | English Language, Mathematics, and any of Physics, data processing, computer science plus two (2) other science subjects. |
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate
UTME Candidates:
- O’ Level Results: Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) O’ Level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings. These must include English Language, Mathematics, and three (3) other subjects relevant to the chosen course of study.
- UTME (JAMB) Score: Applicants must have sat for the current year’s UTME and achieved the minimum cut-off mark set by the university. For the 2024/2025 session, AUST’s minimum JAMB cut-off score was stated as 140.
- Post-UTME/Screening: Admission is generally subject to meeting the O’Level and JAMB requirements and potentially participating in the university’s internal screening process.
- Application Process: Applications are typically made online through the JAMB E-facility Portal. “Walk-in” applicants who didn’t initially choose AUST as their first choice may need to process a change of institution through JAMB.
For Direct Entry (200 Level Admission): Candidates with relevant A-level passes, OND, HND, NCE, or acceptable Bachelor’s degrees in related fields may be considered for Direct Entry admission. Specific requirements vary by program.
Postgraduate
For Postgraduate Programs: Admission requirements for postgraduate programs vary by level (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.) and program. Generally:
- PGD: A minimum of a Second Class Lower in their undergraduate program.
- M.Sc. (Taught Masters/M.Sc.): A minimum of a Second Class Lower in their undergraduate program. Shortlisted applicants might need to sit for an online common entrance examination.
- Ph.D.: A relevant Master’s degree with a strong academic record (e.g., minimum CGPA of 3.50 out of 4.00 or equivalent) from a recognized university. A research proposal and potentially an interview are usually required.
- All postgraduate applicants must also meet the O’Level requirements (five credits, including English Language and Mathematics).
