UniAbuja portal: Login, admission, profile, faculties 2025/2026

UniAbuja portal: Login, admission, profile, faculties 2025/2026

The University of Abuja is a federal university situated in the heart of Nigeria. It has been in operation for over three decades and currently has a population of more than 55,000 students. The university has developed robust strategies to maintain its status as a model university in Nigeria. If you are interested in joining the institution, you ought to check out these details about the UniAbuja portal.

University of Abuja main gate and logo
UniAbuja main gate and official logo. Photo: @University of Abuja (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • The UniAbuja portal is portal.uniabuja.edu.ng
  • Sign in using your JAMB registration number/Application number/Matric number.
  • Enter your password (your surname) and click "Login to Dashboard".

The University of Abuja's profile summary

Full nameUniversity of Abuja
AcronymUofA
NicknameUniAbuja
TypeFederal
EstablishedJanuary 1st, 1988
MottoFor Unity And Scholarship
Vice-chancellorProf. Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah
Theme coloursGreen and white
CampusMain Campus, Mini Campus
Main campus addressKM 23 Airport -Giri Road, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Mini campusGwagwalada Area Council
E-mailinfo@uniabuja.edu.ng
FacebookUniversity of Abuja
X(Formerly Twitter)@UofANigeria
AffiliationsNational Universities Commission (NUC)

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The University of Abuja is strengthening electronic technology as one of its strategies to become a global institution. It is doing that through smart classrooms and empowering students and staff with strong technological skills for learning, research, and teaching.

Another strategy the institution employs is the UniAbuja portal to ease prospective students' applications. These details about the portal are crucial for anyone looking to join the institution.

UniAbuja portal

The UniAbuja admission portal, portal.uniabuja.edu.ng, is an integrated system that helps prospective students determine whether they qualify for the programmes offered in the institution. The portal also allows them to apply for the programmes of their choice online.

An interested applicant is required to apply online through the University of Abuja portal. Logging into the system provides access to the application form.

The portal also allows the applicant to remit the application fee electronically. Access to the portal is enabled upon successful payment of the application fee.

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How to log in to the UniAbuja portal

To log in to your UniAbuja student portal, you need to provide your JAMB registration number as your application number and your surname as the password. Follow the steps below:

  1. Open the www.uniabuja.edu.ng portal on your browser.
  2. Click on "Portal" on the right side of the page.
  3. Sign in using your JAMB registration number/Application number/Matric number.
  4. Enter your password and click "Login to Dashboard".

Note: For new applications, click the link "Click here to Apply" and follow the procedures indicated. Besides logging in, you can use the UniAbuja portal to check results.

UniAbuja portal login page
UniAbuja login portal. Photo: portal.uniabuja.edu.ng
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UniAbuja faculties

UniAbuja offers programs according to officially approved higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor degrees like certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees, bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

The University of Abuja has thirty-two institutes and centres. The centres and institutes offer programmes in the following faculties:

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FacultyNumber of departments
Faculty of Art3
Faculty of Agriculture6
Faculty of Engineering 4
Faculty of Education4
Faculty of Law Faculty of Management Science4
Faculty of Social Sciences4
Faculty of Science4
Faculty of Communication and Media Studies4
Faculty of Environmental Sciences4
Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Science4
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science4
Institute of Education4
College of Health Science4

UniAbuja admission

If you wish to apply to the University of Abuja, it is necessary to meet all faculty and departmental conditions, as detailed below. The requirements differ depending on the academic level.

Undergraduate studies

Below are the general requirements from the UniAbuja admission portal 2025 for courses at the 100 level:

  • Credit passes in five subjects, including Mathematics and English Language.
  • The candidate should have attained the five passes in not more than two sittings.
  • Three of the credit passes must be in subjects relevant to the undergraduate course applied for.
  • Have an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and a Post UTME screening organized by the university.

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A screenshot of UniAbuja application form
A screenshot of the UniAbuja application form. Photo: @Unibuja Portal Help (modified by author)
Source: UGC

Remember to check your JAMB results on the JAMB portal.

Postgraduate studies

The UniAbuja admission requirements for postgraduate courses are:

  • Bachelor's Degree and a Higher National Diploma.
  • Students should have attained credit passes in five subjects, including Mathematics and English Language, at the ordinary level.
  • The applicant should have achieved the credit scores in not more than two sittings.

Check for more requirements at the UniAbuja postgraduate portal.

Admission requirements for PhD

For admission into any UniAbuja PhD programme:

  • The applicant must have attained a weighted average score of 60% or a B grade in the master's degree relevant to the field they wish to pursue their PhD.
  • Have five credit passes in Mathematics and English Language at the ordinary level.
  • The candidate should have attained the credit scores in not more than two sittings.

Requirements for direct entry

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For direct entry students:

  • Must have attained at least two A-level passes or an equivalent, in addition to five credit passes in other subjects such as Mathematics, and English Language at the ordinary level.

Institute of Education (IOE)

This is popularly known as the sandwich programme. It is a part-time programme designed for teachers who studied NCE to help them attain a degree.

A young man using his laptop while standing
A teacher searching up the Institute of Education on UniAbuja portal. Photo: pexels.com, @RDNE Project (modified by author)
Source: UGC

This program does not require Post UTME and JAMB qualifications. UniAbuja admission into the Institute of Education at the 100 level is:

  • Credit passes in five subjects, including Mathematics and English Language, at the ordinary level.
  • The student should have attained the grade in not more than two sittings.
  • Have achieved at least three credit passes in subjects relevant to the course they applied for.

Distance learning

The Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education (CDL&CE) favours individuals who intend to obtain a degree while working. Admission to the CDL&CE degree courses does not require Post-UTME or JAMB qualifications.

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The UniAbuja admission requirements into CDL&CE at the 100 level are:

  • Five credit passes in five subjects, including Mathematics and English Language, at the ordinary level.
  • Must have attained this grade in not more than two sittings.
  • Must have achieved three credit passes in subjects relevant to the course they are applying for.

To apply for admission, follow the steps below;

  1. Visit the UniAbuja cdl student portal
  2. Fill your Biodata thus: (Surname, First name, Other names, Email, and Phone Number).
  3. On the payment preview page, click on Generate RRR
  4. Click make payment and you will be redirected to remita platform, enter your card details (Master Card or Visa Card)
  5. When the payment successful, you will be redirected to the portal and receive the application number.
  6. You will be logged out and after clicking "Main Login", enter the generated application number and surname as password to continue your application process.

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UniAbuja Centre for Distance Learning registration page
UniAbuja cdl portal. Photo: portal.uniabuja.edu.ng
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The deadline for application for admission to the CDL & CE programs is 30 April 2025.

UniAbuja portal result checker

The UniAbuja portal will be the platform you can check your Post-UTME results. Follow the steps below:

  • Visit the UniAbuja result-checking portal at www.portal.uniabuja.edu.ng.
  • Input your JAMB Registration Number. Your UniAbuja result checking portal login password is your surname. Enter your details in the required fields.
  • Click on the “Login” button to access your account and view your UNIABUJA Post-UTME score.

UniAbuja portal school fees

You can find out the specific details of your UniAbuja school fees and any other payment information at the UniAbuja portal. Visit the official portal at portal.uniabuja.edu.ng and sign in with your. Navigate to the school fees for your specific course.

When is the UniAbuja Post-UTME form closing?

UniAbuja Post-UTME application form is currently unavailable. The application for 2024 closed on 26th October. The applications for 2025 have not been announced yet. There is likelihood that it will commence in August 2025 like the 2024 applications.

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How to register for UniAbuja post UTME?

When the Post-UTME form for 2025 is available, please follow the steps below to register,

  1. Visit the UNIABUJA Portal and click on “click here to apply”.
  2. Select undergraduate on the left side.
  3. Enter your JAMB registration number and click on “get details”.
  4. Fill in the required information page using a valid phone number and email address, then click next.
  5. Pay the sum of N2000 for the screening.
  6. On the payment review page, click on Generate RRR to proceed.
  7. You will be redirected to the Remita payment page. Enter your credit or debit card details and submit.
  8. Enter the OTP code sent to your phone and complete the payment.
  9. After payment, log in using your JAMB registration number as the username and surname as the password.
  10. Complete your registration and print the registration form and payment receipt.

Has UniAbuja started giving admission in 2025?

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UniAbuja has not began admitting undergraduate students for 2025/2026 academic period. Only post-graduate and distance learning registrations and applications are available.

How many departments are in UniAbuja?

The institution comprises 14 faculties and 53 departments. Each faculty consists of four departments, with the exception of the Faculty of Arts, which has three departments, and the Faculty of Agriculture, which comprises six departments.

The University of Abuja
The University of Abuja faculties and departments. Photo: @Abujaplug (modified by author)
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How can I get a master's degree in UniAbuja?

Register for your master's degree at UniAbuja by visit the UniAbuja portal and selecting post graduate degree. To qualify you require;

  • Bachelor's Degree and a Higher National Diploma.
  • Credit passes in five subjects, including Mathematics and English Language, at the ordinary level.
  • The credit scores should have been achieved in not more than two sittings.

How to get transcript from University of Abuja?

Visit the University of Abuja transcript portal and apply for your transcript. Follow the steps and fill in the required details as instructed.

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How can I access NECO result checker?

The national examination council has a results checker portal at results.neco.gov.ng. Select your examination type, enter your token and registration number to check your results.

If you are looking to pursue a course or further your studies, the University of Abuja is one of the institutions to consider. It offers a broad scope of programmes at different academic levels. Some of them allow learners to pursue them without matriculating. The UniAbuja portal enables learners to apply directly to the programmes of their choice.

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