Official List of Courses Offered in Niger Delta University (NDU) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Niger Delta University (NDU): If you have chosen Niger Delta University (NDU) for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are targeting the premier state university in Bayelsa State.

Located on the scenic Wilberforce Island, NDU is known for its beautiful island campus and its strong focus on Engineering, Marine Science, and Medicine.

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

1. College of Health Sciences

This is the most competitive college. Admission is strictly by merit.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — The flagship course. Requires a very high JAMB score.

• Nursing Science (B.NSc) — Extremely competitive (Cut-off often 200+).

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Biochemistry

2. Faculty of Pharmacy

• Pharmacy (B.Pharm) — A highly professional course with strict entry requirements.

3. Faculty of Law (Yenagoa Campus)

• Law (LL.B) — Located in the capital city, Yenagoa. NDU Law is very active and prestigious.

4. Faculty of Engineering

NDU is heavily funded in this area due to the oil-rich environment.

• Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

• Chemical Engineering — Highly relevant for the oil and gas sector.

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical / Electronics Engineering

• Marine Engineering — The pride of the university; focuses on ships and offshore structures.

• Mechanical Engineering

• Petroleum Engineering — One of the most sought-after courses at NDU.

5. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accountancy — Very high demand.

• Banking, Finance, and Insurance

• Business Administration — One of the most populated departments.

• Marketing

• Office and Information Management

6. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Economics

• Geography and Environmental Management

• Mass Communication — Requires good English grades.

• Political Science

• Sociology

7. Faculty of Science

• Biological Sciences (Biology)

• Computer Science — The tech hub of the school.

• Geology — Crucial for oil exploration studies.

• Mathematics

• Microbiology — Very competitive.

• Physics

• Pure and Applied Chemistry

8. Faculty of Arts

• English and Literary Studies

• Fine and Applied Arts

• History and Diplomacy — A unique course title specific to NDU.

• Philosophy

• Religious Studies

• Theatre Arts — NDU has a very vibrant theatre culture.

9. Faculty of Agricultural Technology

• Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology

• Crop Production

• Fisheries — Given the riverine location, this department is very practical and well-equipped.

• Livestock Production

10. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture — Requires a creative portfolio or flair for design.

• Building

• Environmental Management

• Fine and Applied Arts

• Quantity Surveying

• Urban and Regional Planning

11. Faculty of Education

NDU trains teachers who are grounded in their subject areas.

• Adult and Community Education

• Educational Management

• Guidance and Counselling

• Library and Information Science

• Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Health Education)

• Vocational / Industrial Education (Agric, Business, Secretarial, Technical)

• Arts & Social Science Education (Economics, Geography, Political Science, Religious Studies)

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into NDU, you need to understand the “Bayelsa Factor”:

1. The Catchment Policy

• NDU is owned by the Bayelsa State Government.

• Bayelsa Indigenes: You get significant preference. If you are from Bayelsa, your cut-off mark for general courses is often lower (usually 150).

• Non-Indigenes: You are welcome, but you must aim for the Merit List. For competitive courses like Medicine and Petroleum Engineering, you need to score significantly higher (200 – 240+) to be safe.

2. The Cut-Off Mark Reality

• General Cut-Off: NDU typically sets a university minimum of 140 or 150.

• Departmental Targets:

  • Medicine / Law: You need 250+ to be confident.

  • Nursing / Pharmacy: Aim for 220+.

  • Engineering / Med Lab: Aim for 180 – 200.

3. Direct Entry (DE)

• NDU accepts JUPEB and National Diploma (ND).

• HND Holders: NDU is one of the universities that sometimes considers HND holders for Direct Entry into 300 Level (depending on the department), but standard DE is into 200 Level.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does NDU offer Cyber Security? No. As of the 2026/2027 session, NDU does not list “Cyber Security” as a standalone undergraduate degree. You should apply for Computer Science, where you can take security electives.

Are NDU School Fees expensive? For indigenes, it is very affordable. For non-indigenes, it is moderate but higher thanthat of  federal universities. NDU has a reputation for strict fee payment deadlines (often linked to course registration), so be financially prepared.

Is the campus safe? Wilberforce Island is a defined university community. It is generally safe and separated from the hustle of the main city. However, students are advised to live in campus hostels or recommended lodges in Amassoma.