Computer Science and Mathematics has become one of the fast-growing and one of the most sorts after courses in Nigeria. In this article, we will be showing you everything you need to know and all the requirements you need to meet to give you a chance of being able to successfully apply for this course and get admitted to any of the listed Nigerian Universities below.
Before listing the requirements for studying Computer Science and Mathematics, we would want to inform candidates that this course is only for students with a science background. The topics we covered in this article include;
*. WAEC Subject Combination for Computer Science and Mathematics.
*. JAMB Subject Combination for Computer Science and Mathematics.
*. Direct Entry requirements to study Computer Science and Mathematics.
*. List of Universities offering Computer Science and Mathematics.
WAEC Subject Combination for Computer Science and Mathematics
To qualify to study to Computer Science and Mathematics at any University in Nigeria, you must have in your possession five (5) credit passes in WAEC. These O’level subjects are also applicable to GCE and NECO. Below are the five (5) O Level Subject combinations for Computer Science and Mathematics.
1). Use of English Language.
2). Physics
3). Mathematics
4). And any two (2) Science subjects.
JAMB Subjects for Computer Science and Mathematics
One of the requirements for studying Computer Science and Mathematics in any University in Nigeria is you must ensure you score up to 180 in your Jamb UTME examination (This is according to JAMB). Nevertheless, to be on the safer side try to score from 200 and above.
The three (3) subject combination for JAMB includes the following science subjects;
1). Mathematics
2). Physics
3). Any one (1) subject among Chemistry, Biology, and Economics.
Direct Entry requirement to study Computer Science and Mathematics
If you don’t intend to get admission into any Nigeria University offering Computer Science and Mathematics through UTME, then you must endeavor to meet up with the requirements listed below in addition to the required O Level Subject combination for Computer Science and Mathematics. Below are the requirements:
Two (2) ‘A level’ passes in Physics and Mathematics.
NOTE: Ensure that you check the JAMB Brochure for special considerations and waivers for Computer Science and Mathematics.
Nigerian Universities Offering Computer Science and Mathematics
- ADSU (ADAMAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, MUBI, ADAMAWA STATE)
- NOVENA UNIVERSITY, OGUME, DELTA STATE
- UNIPORT (UNIVERSITY OF PORT-HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE)
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