The Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) is a public university in Biu, Borno State, Nigeria. It was established in 2018 and focuses on research and technological innovation in the defence sector.
The university offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, and the humanities.
You need the correct JAMB and O’level (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) subject combination to gain admission to the school.
This post is a compilation of the courses offered at NAUB and their subject combination. Let me know in the comment if you have any questions or need further assistance.
NAUB Courses
- Accounting
- Arabic Studies
- Biology
- Building
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminology & Security Studies
- Cyber Security
- Economics
- Electrical /electronics Engineering
- Electronics
- English
- Environmental Management
- Estate Management
- French
- Geography
- Hausa
- Igbo
- Information System
- Information Technology
- International Relations
- Management
- Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Military History
- Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Surveying & Geoinformatics
- Transport & Logistics Management
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Yoruba
Subject Combination
| Courses | JAMB Subject | O’level Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two (2) other relevant subjects. |
| Arabic Studies | Use of English, Arabic and two (2) subjects from Arts and/or Social Sciences. | English Language, Arabic and three (3) other relevant subjects. |
| Biology | Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. | English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics. |
| Building | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and any one of Geography, Economics, Arts and Technical drawing. |
| Chemistry | Use of English, Chemistry and two (2) of Physics, Biology and Mathematics. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Civil Engineering | Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, 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, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects. |
| Criminology & Security Studies | Use of English, Economics, Mathematics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Studies. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two (2) of Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Cyber Security | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects. |
| Economics | Use of English, Economics, Mathematics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Studies. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two (2) of Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Electrical /Electronics Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and any other Science subject. |
| Electronics | Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology. | English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other Science subject from Further Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science. |
| English | Use of English, Literature in English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject. | Literature in English, English Language and three other Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Environmental Management | Use of English, Mathematics, Geography and any one of Economics, Physics and Chemistry. | Geography and any other four (4) relevant subjects plus a pass in English Language. |
| Estate Management | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject | Five (5) SSCE credit passes including Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language. |
| French | Use of English, French and any other two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Sciences. | French and English Language plus one other Arts subject. |
| Geography | Use of English, Geography and two (2) other Arts or Social Science subjects | English Language, Geography, and any three (3) from Arts or Social Science subjects with at least a pass in Mathematics. |
| Hausa | Use of English, Hausa, Literature in English and any of Economics, Government, History and Arabic. | Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language and Hausa. |
| Igbo | Use of English, Igbo and two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Sciences. | Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Igbo, English Language and any other Arts subject. |
| Information System | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects. |
| Information Technology | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects. |
| International Relations | Use of English, Economics, Literature in English and Geography/Government/History. | English Language, Government or History and three (3) relevant subjects. |
| Management | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one (1) other subject. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics, plus any two (2) of Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Government, Geography, and Statistics. |
| Materials & Metallurgical Engineering | Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and one other Science subject. |
| Mathematics | Use of English, Mathematics and any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry and Economics or Geography. | Five (5) SSC credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject. |
| Military History | Use of English, History and any other two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Sciences. | Five (5) SSC credit passes to include History and English Language. |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | Use of English, Three (3) Arts or Social Science subjects | English Language Government or History and at least a pass in Mathematics |
| Physics | Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology. | English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other Science subject from Further Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science. |
| Political Science | Use of English, Government or History plus two (2) other Social Science/Arts subjects. | Government or History, English Language and three (3) other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is required. |
| Psychology | Use of English, Any three (3) subjects from Arts or Social Science | Government or History, English Language and three (3) other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is required. |
| Sociology | Use of English, Three (3) Social Science or Arts subjects. | Government or History, English Language and three (3) other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is required. |
| Software Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects. |
| Structural Engineering | Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and one Science subject |
| Surveying & Geoinformatics | Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any of Fine Art, Geography or Wood Work, Biology, Economics, Technical Drawing, Further. Mathematics., Introduction to Building Construction, Bricklaying/Block laying, Concreting, Wall, Floors and Ceiling Finishing, Joinery, Carpentary, Decorative Painting, Lining, Sign and Design, Wall Hanging, Colour Mixing/Matching and Glazing, Ceramics, Graphics Design, Graphic Printing, Basic Electricity. |
| Transport & Logistics Management | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two (2) other relevant subjects. |
| Urban & Regional Planning | Use of English, Mathematics, Geography and one of Economics, Physics, Chemistry. | English Language, Mathematics, Geography, and any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Government, Biology, Art, History, IRK/CRK, Social Studies and Tech Drawing. |
| Yoruba | Use of English, Yoruba and two (2) other subjects in Arts or Social Sciences | Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Yoruba and English Language. |
Conclusion
I advise you to review the courses and their subject combination to ensure you don’t make any errors.
I wish you success in your academics and admission process. Feel free to let me know in the comment if you have any questions or need further clarification.
WHEN THE REGISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY STARTED
Kabiru,
See Post UTME form that are currently available here.
Let me know if you have further questions.
I don’t like the courses
Can i study accounting in Naub if i failed economics in waec?
No, Bridget
Economics is compulsory to study Accounting in NAUB.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Ok thank you but is there any commercial subject i can study there without economics please
I passed my remaining 8 subjects
Yes, Bridget.
Have you gone through the table to check the courses you’re eligible to apply for?
I don’t like the courses
You will have to make a choice out of one of them if you want to study at the Nigerian Army University. Alternatively, you can apply to another university for a course you want.
Ok thank you. But can i write utme to like cover up the economics?
No, your JAMB subject combination can only be selected during UTME registraton.
I think psychology is not a bad idea
Thank you sir for your help am very grateful
You’re welcome. I wish you all the best.
Sorry please is biology necessary in both waec and jamb? Because i didn’t do any
These are what i got in waec
Data processing:c5
English language:c4
Mathematics:b3
Civic education:b2
Geography:d7
Financial accounting:b3
Commerce:b3
Government:b3
Economics:f9
Sir please do u think psychology will be possible with these marks? Thank you sir
Yes, Bridget
Your subject combination is correct for Psychology. You’re good to go.