Official List of Courses Offered in Abia State University (ABSU) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Abia State University (ABSU): If you have chosen Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are targeting one of the most resilient state universities in the South-East.

ABSU is unique because it operates a “Collegiate System” (Colleges instead of just Faculties) and is famous for its professional courses like Optometry, Medicine, and Law.

NOTE: Before you browse the course list, you must be aware of a massive structural change that will affect your stay:

• The “One Campus” Policy: The Abia State Government has ordered the relocation of the Umuahia Campus (which used to house Law and Agriculture) back to the Main Campus in Uturu. As of the 2026/2027 session, almost all undergraduate academic activities (except Clinicals) are concentrated in Uturu.

• Law & Medicine Re-Accredited: Good news! The National Universities Commission (NUC) has fully re-accredited the Faculty of Law and Medicine.

• Cyber Security is Live: ABSU now offers Cyber Security as a degree course under the Faculty of Physical Sciences/Computing.

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

1. College of Medicine and Health Sciences

This is the most competitive college. While preclinical years are in Uturu, clinical students move to the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) in Aba.

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

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) — Very high demand.

• Nursing Science — Extremely competitive.

• Public Health

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

2. College of Optometry

ABSU is the pioneer of Optometry in Nigeria. It is arguably the best place to study this course in West Africa.

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) — A 6-Year Professional Degree.

3. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

4. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — Now fully relocated to the Main Campus, Uturu.

5. Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Studies

• Architecture — Requires a portfolio or creative aptitude.

• Building Technology

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Estate Management

• Fine and Applied Arts

• Geography and Planning

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

• Mechanical Engineering

• Surveying and Geoinformatics

• Urban and Regional Planning

6. Faculty of Biological and Physical Sciences

• Animal and Environmental Biology

• Biochemistry

• Computer Science — One of the most applied-for courses.

• Cyber Security — New & Hot.

• Industrial Chemistry

• Industrial Physics

• Mathematics

• Microbiology

• Plant Science and Biotechnology

• Statistics

7. Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences

Formerly Business Administration.

• Accountancy — Very competitive.

• Banking and Finance

• Economics

• Management

• Marketing

8. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

• English Language and Literature

• Foreign Language and Translation Studies (French)

• History and International Relations — ABSU combines History with IR.

• Igbo

• Information Science

• Library and Information Science

• Linguistics and Communication Studies

• Mass Communication — Requires a high JAMB score.

• Philosophy

• Political Science

• Religious Studies

• Sociology

9. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics and Extension

• Animal Science and Fisheries

• Crop Production and Protection

• Food Science and Technology — A very lucrative course in the food industry.

• Soil Science

10. Faculty of Education

ABSU is a giant in teacher training.

• Curriculum and Teacher Education

• Educational Administration and Planning

• Guidance and Counselling

• Psychological Foundations of Education

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

• Vocational Education (Business Education, Home Economics, Agricultural Science)

• Arts Education (English, French, History, Igbo, Religion)

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into ABSU, you need to understand their “Indigene” and O’Level policies:

1. The “Indigene” Advantage

• ABSU is a state-owned university. While it admits students from all over Nigeria, Abia State indigenes often get a slight advantage in the admission quota (Catchment Area).

• However, high-scoring non-indigenes are regularly admitted on the Merit List.

2. The Cut-Off Mark Reality

• General Cut-Off: ABSU often sets a friendly university minimum of 140.

• Real Targets:

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

  • Nursing/Med Lab/Optometry: Aim for 200 – 230.

  • Professional Courses (Accounting/Engr): Aim for 180+.

3. O-Level “Two Sittings” Rule

• ABSU is student-friendly. They accept Two Sittings for almost all courses, including Medicine and Law, provided you have strong credits in the required subjects (English, Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is the ABSU Law Faculty located now? As of the 2026/2027 session, the Law Faculty has been ordered to relocate to the Main Campus at Uturu. It is no longer in Umuahia.

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

Does ABSU offer Software Engineering? ABSU offers Computer Engineering and Computer Science. While you cover software engineering modules, the standalone degree title is typically B.Sc Computer Science or B.Eng Computer Engineering. However, Cyber Security is now a distinct option.