Clifford University (CLU), located in Owerrinta, Abia State, is a renowned academic institution that is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 academic year. This thorough guide helps you clarify the qualifications, prerequisites, and the sequential application process.
A Quick Look
The sale of Clifford University’s post-UTME screening exercise application forms has been announced, coinciding with the opening of the academic year for 2024/2025. Students who are eager to enrol in one of this esteemed university’s many programs to pursue their degree are cordially encouraged to start the application process.
Detailed Requirements for Admission
Clifford University has established certain guidelines for each of its colleges and programs in order to uphold the university’s excellent standards of instruction. A combination of passing A-levels, receiving credit on the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent, and taking the required subjects in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are required to meet these requirements, which cover the faculties of Humanities, Social and Management Sciences, and Science. These specifications guarantee that applicants possess the educational background needed to be successful in their chosen fields.
HUMANITIES FACULTY [B.A. (Hons.)]
- CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
- Christian Religious Studies, Religious Studies, and any other Arts subject require two “A” level passes.
- Five credit passes in GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English Language, CRK, and three other pertinent disciplines.
- English language, Christian religious knowledge, and any two other closely related arts disciplines are required for the UTME.
- Particulars: Candidates must have a minimum of one credit in mathematics.
- ENGLISH LITERATURE
- English literature at the “A” level and one other arts subject were both passed.
- Five credit passes in GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English literature, language, and three more courses—two of which must be arts subjects.
- Subjects for the UTME: English language, English literature, one more arts subject, and one more social science or arts subject.
- Particulars: Candidates must have a minimum of one credit in mathematics.
- HISTORY AND DIPLOMATIC STUDIES
- Five credit passes in any two Arts or Social Science disciplines, Geography, Government/History, and English Language on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams.
- UTME disciplines: Government or History, English Language, and any two additional Arts & Social Science disciplines.
- Particulars: Candidates must have a minimum of one credit in mathematics.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES [B.Sc. (Hons.)]
- ACCOUNTING
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, math, economics, and any other two appropriate courses.
- English language, math, economics, and any relevant social science or arts topic are required for the UTME.
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- Two “A” level passes in business management, government, geography, statistics, accounting, and economics.
- Five credit passes in GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, economics, government, and a trade topic.
- Economics, government, and any other subject are acceptable UTME subjects.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for direct admittance must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- ECONOMICS
- HND in addition to the UTME Requirement with at least a Lower Credit in Economics or related fields.
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, math, economics, and any other two appropriate courses.
- BANKING AND FINANCE
- In Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Government, Geography, or Statistics, two “A” level passes are required.
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or equivalent exams in English, Mathematics, Economics, Economics, one Science Subject, and any one of Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Government, Geography, and Statistics.
- Economics, mathematics, and one more topic are required for the UTME.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for direct admittance must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- MARKETING
- In Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Government, Geography, or Statistics, two “A” level passes are required.
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or equivalent exams in English, Mathematics, Economics, Economics, one Science Subject, and any one of Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Government, Geography, and Statistics.
- Economics, mathematics, and one more topic are required for the UTME.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for direct admittance must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- POLITICAL SCIENCE
- Two “A” level diplomas, one in history and one in government.
- Five credit passes in GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams with at least a passing mark in mathematics, plus three other subjects, government or history, and English language.
- UTME disciplines: two additional relevant Social Science/Arts disciplines plus English Language, Government, or History.
- MASS COMMUNICATION
- English literature at the “A” level and one other arts subject were both passed.
- Five credit passes in GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in the English language, one science subject, mathematics, and English literature.
- English literature, one more arts subject, and one more arts or social science subject are the required UTME subjects.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for direct admittance must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- MASS COMMUNICATION
- English literature at the “A” level and one other arts subject were both passed.
- Five credit passes in GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in the English language, one science subject, mathematics, and English literature.
- English literature, one more arts subject, and one more arts or social science subject are the required UTME subjects.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for direct admittance must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- Two ‘A’ level passes in history and government.
- Five credit passes in GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, mathematics, one science topic, government or history, and two additional disciplines.
- UTME Subjects: two additional Social Science/Arts subjects plus either History or Government.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for direct admittance must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE [B.Sc. (Hons.)]
- BIOLOGY
- English language, math, chemistry, biology, and any other relevant science topic from the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams must be completed in five credit passes.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for Direct Entry must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- MICROBIOLOGY
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, math, chemistry, biology, and physics.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for Direct Entry must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- CHEMISTRY
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, math, physics, chemistry, and biology.
- Subjects for the UTME include Chemistry, English Language, and any two of Biology, Physics, or Mathematics.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for Direct Entry must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- BIOCHEMISTRY
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and biology.
- English language, biology, chemistry, and either physics or mathematics are required subjects for the UTME.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for Direct Entry must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, math, physics, chemistry, and biology.
- Chemistry, two types of Physics, Biology, and Mathematics are required for the UTME.
- Extra Attention to Detail Candidates for Direct Entry must also fulfil the UTME “O” Level prerequisites.
- MATHEMATICS
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, mathematics, and at least three of physics, chemistry, biology, and further mathematics.
- English language, mathematics, physics, and either geography or chemistry are the subjects for the UTME.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for Direct Entry must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, math, physics, chemistry, and any other science topic.
- English language, math, physics, and one of the following subjects: biology, chemistry, agricultural science, economics, or geography are required for the UTME.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for Direct Entry must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- CYBER SECURITY
- Two “A” levels in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics.
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, math, physics, and any other two applicable science topics.
- Subjects for the UTME: Physics, Chemistry, English Language, and Mathematics.
Special Considerations: Candidates for direct admittance must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- INFORMATION SYSTEM
- Two “A” levels in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics.
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, math, physics, and any other two applicable science topics.
- Subjects for the UTME: Physics, Chemistry, English Language, and Mathematics.
- Extra Attention to Detail Candidates for Direct Entry must also fulfil the UTME “O” Level prerequisites.
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Two “A” levels in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics.
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, math, physics, and any other two applicable science topics.
- Subjects for the UTME: Physics, Chemistry, English Language, and Mathematics.
- Extra Attention to Detail Candidates for Direct Entry must also fulfil the UTME “O” Level prerequisites.
- PHYSICS
- Five credit passes in GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English language, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and any additional science topic (advanced mathematics, biology, or agricultural science).
- Special Considerations: Candidates for Direct Entry must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
- NURSING SCIENCE (B.NSc.)
- Two “A” levels in biology, chemistry, or physics.
- Five credit passes on the GCE, SSCE, or comparable exams in English, Math, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.
- Subjects for the UTME: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Special Considerations: Candidates for Direct Entry must additionally fulfil the prerequisites for the UTME “O” Level.
Procedure for Registration
The Clifford University application procedure is simple to use and expedient. The following detailed instructions will help candidates with the application process:
- Go to www.clifforduni.edu.ng, the university’s online admissions webpage.
- Open the following link: https://clifforduni.edu.ng/oas
- On “Create New Account,” click.
- Using your JAMB Registration Number, complete the fields.
- Select your preferred username and password.
- Fill out the form with your O-Level results, personal information, and JAMB score.
- Decide the courses within the college you want to take, first and second.
- Make the necessary markings in the declaration box.
- Send in your application.
- Get your acknowledgement slip printed.
- Await receiving additional information from the University.
Special Guidelines for Candidates Entering Directly
Candidates for direct entry must make sure that their academic records are sent on time to the Registrar at Clifford University in Owerrinta. A candidate will not be evaluated for admission if their academic transcript is not submitted.
Aptitude Test: Length and Specifics
We will notify each candidate in due course of the precise time and date of their aptitude exam. It is important to remember that any applicant who is unable to successfully complete the online application process will instantly lose the opportunity to be considered for admission.
At Clifford University, you are about to enter the world of intellectual endeavours. As you meet the standards and adhere to the guide, you will be on your way to academic achievement. To all aspiring candidates, good luck!
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