Official List of Courses Offered in Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK): Are you planning to study at the “University of All Times”? If you have chosen Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are aiming for one of the most prestigious and competitive federal universities in South-East Nigeria.

NOTE: Before you check the list, you must understand the “Multi-Campus” reality of UNIZIK. Many students apply, thinking everything is in Awka, only to realize their course is in a different town.

• Awka Campus (Main): Houses Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Law, Management, and Social Sciences.

• Nnewi Campus (Okofia): This is the College of Health Sciences. If you apply for Medicine, Nursing, or Radiography, you will study here, not in Awka.

• Agulu Campus: This is strictly for the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

• Ifite-Ogwari Campus: This houses the Faculty of Agriculture.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at UNIZIK for the 2026/2027 session, categorized by their Faculties.

1. College of Health Sciences (Nnewi Campus)

This is the most competitive college. Admission here is strictly by merit, and the catchment policy is heavily enforced.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — The flagship course.

• Nursing Science — Extremely competitive; requires a high JAMB score (260+).

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)

• Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy)

• Radiography — One of the best in Nigeria.

• Environmental Health Science

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

2. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Agulu Campus)

• Pharmacy (Pharm.D) — Now a 6-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

3. Faculty of Law (Awka Campus)

• Civil Law (LL.B) — UNIZIK is famous for its Law faculty. Admission is fierce.

4. Faculty of Engineering

UNIZIK has one of the largest engineering faculties in the East.

• Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering — Very popular.

• Electrical Engineering

• Electronics and Computer Engineering

• Industrial and Production Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

• Petroleum Engineering — The newest department in the faculty.

• Polymer and Textile Engineering

5. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accountancy — One of the most applied-for courses.

• Banking and Finance

• Business Administration

• Cooperative Economics and Management — Unique to UNIZIK.

• Entrepreneurial Studies

• Marketing

• Public Administration

6. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Economics

• Mass Communication — Highly competitive.

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Sociology

7. Faculty of Biosciences

Unlike other schools that lump everything under “Science,” UNIZIK separates Life Sciences.

• Applied Biochemistry

• Applied Microbiology and Brewing — A distinct course combining Micro and Brewing tech.

• Botany

• Parasitology and Entomology

• Zoology

8. Faculty of Physical Sciences

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — Requires a high JAMB score.

• Geological Sciences

• Geophysics

• Mathematics

• Physics and Industrial Physics

• Pure and Industrial Chemistry

• Statistics

9. Faculty of Arts

• Chinese Studies — UNIZIK is the headquarters of the Confucius Institute in Nigeria. Excellent for scholarships to China.

• English Language and Literature

• History and International Studies

• Igbo, African and Asian Studies

• Linguistics

• Modern and European Languages (French)

• Music

• Philosophy

• Religion and Human Relations

• Theatre and Film Studies

10. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture

• Building

• Environmental Management

• Estate Management

• Fine and Applied Arts

• Geography and Meteorology

• Quantity Surveying

• Surveying and Geoinformatics

11. Faculty of Agriculture (Ifite-Ogwari Campus)

• Agricultural Economics and Extension

• Animal Science and Technology

• Crop Science and Horticulture

• Fisheries and Aquaculture

• Food Science and Technology

• Forestry and Wildlife Management

• Soil Science and Land Resources Management

12. Faculty of Education

UNIZIK is a giant in teacher training.

• Adult Education

• Early Childhood and Primary Education

• Educational Foundations

• Educational Management and Policy

• Guidance and Counselling

• Human Kinetics and Health Education

• Library and Information Science

• Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Physics)

• Technical Education (Auto-Mechanical, Building/Woodwork, Electrical/Electronics)

• Vocational Education (Business Education)

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into UNIZIK, you must understand the “Project 200” culture:

1. The Cut-Off Mark Reality

• General Cut-Off: UNIZIK usually sets a general cut-off of 160 or 180.

• The “Merit” Trap: Do not assume 180 will get you into Law or Medicine.

  • Medicine/Pharmacy: You need 280+.

  • Law/Nursing/Radiography: Aim for 260+.

  • Computer Science/Mass Comm: Aim for 230 – 240+.

  • Engineering: Aim for 200 – 220.

2. O-Level Requirements

• Compulsory: You need 5 Credit passes in WAEC/NECO/NABTEB, including English Language and Mathematics.

• The “One Sitting” Preference: For Medicine, Law, and Pharmacy, candidates with one sitting are often prioritized during screening.

• Chinese Studies: No, you don’t need to speak Chinese to apply! You just need Arts subjects.

3. CEP (Part-Time) Option

• If you miss admission into the regular full-time program, UNIZIK has a very robust Continuing Education Programme (CEP).

• CEP classes are held on weekends, and you graduate with the same certificate as regular students (though the programme takes 5 years instead of 4).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does UNIZIK offer Dentistry? No. As of the 2026/2027 session, UNIZIK does not offer Dentistry.

Does UNIZIK offer International Relations? No. It is offered as History and International Studies under the Faculty of Arts, not as a standalone Social Science course.

Is Nursing Science accredited at UNIZIK? Yes. It is fully accredited and is one of the most competitive courses. It is located at the Nnewi Campus.