Official List of Courses Offered in University of Uyo (UNIUYO) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in the University of Uyo (UNIUYO): If you have chosen the University of Uyo, located in the heart of Akwa Ibom State, for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are targeting one of the most prestigious federal universities in the South-South geopolitical zone.

UNIUYO is a favorite because it balances academic excellence with a relatively stable calendar. However, the university has recently expanded its faculties and unbundled several departments, which means the course list you saw two years ago might be outdated.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, you must be aware of three critical updates that could affect your application:

1. Mass Comm is Unbundled: UNIUYO has upgraded its Mass Communication department into a full Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. You can now apply for specialized degrees like Journalism, Public Relations, and Broadcasting directly.

2. Tech is Live: UNIUYO now has a Faculty of Computing. You can now study Cyber Security and Data Science as standalone degrees, not just as options under Computer Science.

3. Vocational Education Faculty: UNIUYO is one of the few universities with a dedicated Faculty of Vocational Education, offering technical courses like Auto-Metal Technology and Woodwork Technology combined with Education.

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

1. Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (New)

Formerly just a department, this is now a full faculty with specialized degrees.

• B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies

• B.Sc. Public Relations and Advertising

• B.Sc. Broadcasting

• B.Sc. Information and Media Studies

• B.Sc. Film and Multimedia Studies

• B.Sc. Development Communication

2. Faculty of Computing (New & Hot)

• Computer Science — The most applied-for course in this faculty.

• Cyber Security — New and highly competitive.

• Data Science

• Software Engineering (Check portal for current availability)

3. College of Health Sciences

This college is highly competitive.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — See admission secrets below regarding “Sittings”.

• Dentistry

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Human Nutrition and Dietetics

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)

• Nursing Science — Extremely high demand.

• Physiotherapy

• Radiography and Radiation Science

4. Faculty of Pharmacy

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) — 6-Year Professional Degree.

5. Faculty of Engineering

UNIUYO has a robust engineering faculty.

• Agricultural Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Food Engineering — A rare and valuable course.

• Mechanical Engineering

• Petroleum Engineering — Top-tier due to the university’s location in the Niger Delta.

6. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — Civil Law.

7. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting — Very competitive.

• Banking and Finance

• Business Management

• Insurance — Less competitive, good for “Plan B”.

• Marketing

8. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Economics

• Geography and Regional Planning

• Political Science and Public Administration

• Psychology

• Sociology and Anthropology

9. Faculty of Science (Physical & Biological)

• Animal and Environmental Biology (Zoology)

• Biochemistry

• Botany and Ecological Studies

• Chemistry

• Geology

• Geophysics

• Mathematics

• Microbiology

• Physics

• Statistics

10. Faculty of Arts

• Communication Arts — This is distinct from the new Media faculty; often focuses on speech and rhetoric.

• English

• Fine and Industrial Arts

• French

• History and International Studies

• Linguistics and Nigerian Languages (Efik/Ibibio options)

• Music

• Philosophy

• Religious and Cultural Studies

• Theatre Arts

11. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics and Extension

• Animal Science

• Crop Science

• Fisheries and Aquaculture

• Food Science and Technology

• Forestry and Wildlife

• Home Economics

• Soil Science and Land Resources Management

12. Faculty of Environmental Studies

• Architecture

• Building

• Estate Management

• Geoinformatics and Surveying

• Quantity Surveying

• Urban and Regional Planning

13. Faculty of Education

UNIUYO is a giant in teacher training.

• Early Childhood Education

• Education & Arts (English, French, History, Efik/Ibibio, Religion, Music, Fine Arts)

• Education & Science (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Integrated Science)

• Education & Social Science (Economics, Geography, Pol Science, Social Studies)

• Guidance and Counselling

• Library and Information Science

• Physical and Health Education

• Special Education

14. Faculty of Vocational Education (Unique to UNIUYO)

These courses train you to be a technical teacher with practical skills.

• Agricultural Education

• Business Education (Accounting/Office Management options)

• Computer Education

• Home Economics Education

• Industrial Technology Education (Options in: Auto-Metal, Electrical/Electronic, Woodwork/Building Technology)

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into UNIUYO, you need to play your cards right:

1. The “Catchment” Advantage

• UNIUYO gives massive preference to candidates from the South-South geopolitical zone.

• Primary Catchment: Akwa Ibom State.

• Secondary Catchment: Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Delta, and Edo.

• If you are from these states, your cut-off mark is slightly lower than the Merit list.

2. The MBBS “Sittings” Rule

• Unlike some federal universities that insist on One Sitting for Medicine, UNIUYO’s official policy often allows Two Sittings for MBBS, provided you have very strong grades (though One Sitting is always safer for competitive advantage).

• Compulsory: You must have Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and English.

3. Direct Entry (DE)

• UNIUYO accepts JUPEB and National Diploma (ND).

• HND: Holders of HND can also apply for Direct Entry, often admitted into 300 Level (depending on the department).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does UNIUYO offer Nursing Science? Yes. Nursing Science is fully accredited and is one of the most competitive courses.

Does UNIUYO offer International Relations? No. It is offered as History and International Studies under the Faculty of Arts.

What is the Cut-Off Mark for UNIUYO?

• General: Usually 140 or 150.

• Departmental:

  • Medicine/Law: 240 – 260+.

  • Pharmacy/Nursing: 220 – 240+.

  • Computer Science/Petroleum Eng: 200 – 220+.