Admissions
Apply to study with us
Whether you're applying as an undergraduate via JAMB, transferring in from a related discipline, or pursuing postgraduate study, here's how the process works.
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Applications go through the official OAU portal
All undergraduate and postgraduate applications are processed through the central university admissions portal. Click below to start.
Why apply
Academic excellence
Consistently among the highest cut-off Software Engineering programmes in Nigeria, with a curriculum designed against international benchmarks.
Research opportunities
Undergraduates work alongside research labs from year three. Graduate students join active groups producing peer-reviewed work.
Industry connections
Direct internship pipelines into Nigeria's leading tech employers and increasing placement at international firms.
Community
An active student association, hackathon culture, and a supportive alumni network around the world.
Key deadlines
Dates above are illustrative — confirm exact deadlines on the official OAU admissions portal each cycle.
Fees & scholarships
As a federal university, OAU’s tuition is heavily subsidised. Indicative fee ranges are published yearly on the central portal. Departmental contributions, hostel, and SIWES costs are payable separately.
Scholarships
- OAU bursaries for top JAMB performers
- State and federal government scholarships
- Industry scholarships sponsored by alumni and partners
- Postgraduate research bursaries via the lab system