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University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Announces 2026/2027 Admission Screening
Published: July 2026 | Source: CampusAI News
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Overview
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has officially announced the commencement of its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening registration for the 2026/2027 academic session. The registration portal opens on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and closes at midnight on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 .
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Eligibility Requirements
For UTME Candidates
To be eligible for the screening, candidates must:
· Choose UNN as first-choice institution during the 2026 UTME
· Score 160 or above in the 2026 UTME
· Be at least 16 years old on or before September 30, 2026
· Ensure names on WAEC/NECO results exactly match JAMB registration details
· Upload O'Level results to both JAMB CAPS and the UNN portal on or before August 5, 2026
Note: Candidates waiting to write November/December 2026 GCE or NECO are not eligible to apply .
For Direct Entry Candidates
Direct Entry candidates who chose UNN as their first choice must also register for the screening. Their A'Level qualification must have been verified through the Nigerian Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) before registration .
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Application Fee
Fee Type Amount
Application Fee ₦2,000
Processing Fee ₦3,300
Total ₦5,300
Payment is made via Remita at any commercial bank or online using an ATM card through the UNN portal .
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How to Apply
Follow these steps to complete your registration:
1. Visit the UNN official website: unn.edu.ng
2. Click on UNN Portal (top right corner)
3. Click Prospective Students
4. Select "Online Application Form for 2026/2027 Admission Screening Exercise"
5. Enter your JAMB Registration Number
6. Click Generate Invoice
7. Pay the ₦5,300 fee through Remita or ATM card
8. Return to the portal and complete your bio-data and O'Level details
9. Upload all required documents (each file must not exceed 100KB)
10. Review your application summary carefully
11. Submit and print your Acknowledgement Slip
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Documents Required
Candidates must upload the following documents :
· Birth Certificate (ensure date of birth is correct — no changes allowed after submission)
· Local Government Identification
· Testimonial
· First School Leaving Certificate
· JAMB Result Slip
· O'Level Result 1
· O'Level Result 2 (for double-sitting candidates)
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Important Updates for 2026/2027
NUC Approves Unbundling of Mass Communication Programme
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the unbundling of UNN's Department of Mass Communication into five distinct undergraduate programmes, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session .
New Programmes:
· B.Sc. Advertising
· B.Sc. Broadcasting
· B.Sc. Development Communication Studies
· B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies
· B.Sc. Public Relations
The approval followed a comprehensive resource verification visit conducted by a panel of experts to assess the human and material capacity available for the proposed programmes .
JUPEB Programme Also Open
UNN has also announced admission into the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The programme leads to a JUPEB certificate, enabling candidates to gain Direct Entry admission into UNN and other JUPEB-affiliated universities .
Requirements:
· Minimum of 5 Credits in O'Level (including Mathematics and English) in not more than two sittings
· Application fee: ₦20,000
· Subject combinations available in Arts, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, and Sciences
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Quick Action Checklist
· ✅ Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements (160+, first choice, 16+ years)
· ✅ Verify names match on JAMB and O'Level records
· ✅ Prepare and compress documents to under 100KB each
· ✅ Visit unn.edu.ng from July 15 to register
· ✅ Pay ₦5,300 through Remita
· ✅ Upload O'Level results to both JAMB CAPS and UNN portal by August 5
· ✅ Print your Acknowledgement Slip
· ✅ Monitor UNN website for screening date updates
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📌 Editor's Note: This article is based on official UNN announcements and verified sources as of July 2026. Always confirm critical information on the official UNN website at unn.edu.ng.