Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the undergraduate and Postgraduate courses coupled with their general requirements.
For admission into programmes of study at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for successful admission.
CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
General Admission Requirements
Gaining admission into an Undergraduate Programme in COOU is basically under 2 entry method which includes the UTME entry and the Direct Entry.COOU admission requirements through UTME
To gain admission into the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in 2024, UTME candidates must meet the following requirements:- Candidates must have reached the age of 16.
- Candidates must have at least 6 (six) “Cs (Credits)” grades in their O’level result (s). This must include English Language, Mathematics and three other subjects related to their course of study. For instance, a Candidate that wants to study law must have a “C” in English Language, Mathematics, Government/History, Economics and Literature in English.
- Candidates must score at least 120 in JAMB UTME examination
- Candidates must take COOU post UTME screening examination and must perform very well in the examination (Depending on the course of study)
- Not more than ONE sitting results is accepted for admission into the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU)
- Candidates must choose the correct subject combination for their courses.
- Finally, candidates must meet the stipulated cutoff marks for their courses to gain admission into the university.
COOU admission requirements through Direct Entry
Candidates who wish to gain admission through direct entry into the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) must meet the following requirements:- Candidates must possess at least five (5) Credits in their O’level result. This must include English Language and Mathematics. However, two sitting result is not allowed.
- Candidates must have also reached the age of 16.
- Candidates are expected to get JAMB Directly entry form from JAMB to apply.
- Candidates should have any of the following certificates: OND, ND, NCE, IJMB, Cambridge A level, BSc, HND, ICAN
COOU COURSE-SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| AGRIC ECONOMICS & EXTENSION01 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Geography, Physics, Economics, Health Science and Home Economics in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and one of Zoology/Botany/Agricultural Science/Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Economics and Health Science | Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics/Mathematics |
| ANIMAL SCIENCE32 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Geography, Physics, Economics, Health Science and Home Economics in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes equivalent in Chemistry and one of Biology/Zoology/Botany/Agricultural Science/Geography/ Geology/ Mathematics/Economics | Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics/ Physics |
| CROP SCIENCE02 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Geography, Physics, Economics, Health Science and Home Economics in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and one of Zoology/Botany/Agricultural Science/Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Economics and Health Science and Home Economics | Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Physics / Mathematics |
| SOIL SCIENCE33 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Geography, Physics, Economics, Health Science and Home Economics in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and one of Zoology/Botany/Agricultural Science/Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Economics and Health Science | Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture plus Physics or Mathematics |
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE04 | Five SSCE credit passes to include Literature in English and English Language, Mathematics and any two other Arts/Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes to include English and one other Arts subject plus UTME requirement | Lit –in- English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject |
| IGBO30 | Five SSCE credit passes to include Igbo, English Language and any three other subjects in not more than two sittings. | (i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Igbo and one Arts/Social Science subject(ii) NCE in Igbo and one Arts subject | Igbo Language and two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences |
| MUSIC39 | Five SSCE credit passes including Music and English Language in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes to include Music | Music, one other Arts subject plus any other subject |
| PHILOSOPHY36 | Five SSCE credit passes to including English Language and any other four subjects in not more than two sittings. | Any two ‘A’ level passes, plus UTME requirement | Any three subjects |
| RELIGION & SOCIETY38 | Five SSCE credit passes to including English Language and CRK/IRS in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level subjects to include Religious Studies or OND/NCE/HND at lower credit/merit in religious studies | CRK/IRK and any two other subjects |
| THEATRE ARTS47 | Five SSCE credit Passes in English language, Literature in English and any other three Arts/Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. |
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| ANATOMY28 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Biology, Chemistry and Physics in addition to UTME requirement | Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| PHYSIOLOGY29 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in not more than two sittings. | (i) Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Zoology |
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| MEDICINE AND SURGERY31 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one sitting only. | (i) ‘A’ level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology in addition to UTME requirements(i) B. Sc, BOS, etc in relevant fields | Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION44 Options are: English, Igbo, Economics, Integrated Social Studies, Religion and Society, Political Science | Five credit passes in SSCE,NECO in English, Mathematics and the Subject of Study and two other credits in any of the Social Sciences and Arts subjects in not more than two sittings.Candidate shall meet Departmental Requirements in the Options. | Direct Entry students must have NCE at minimum or Merit in the relevant area of the programmeOR Two relevant ‘A’ level GCE one of which must be in the relevant area of the programme | Any three social science subjects |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS43 Options are: Guidance and Counseling, Educational Management | Five credit passes in SSCE or NECO in not more than two sittings including English, Mathematics, Biology and other two Social Science and Arts subjects.Educational Management accepts credits in English, Mathematics, Economics and any other two subjects. | Candidates must have NCE at minimum of Merit in the relevant area of the programmeOR Two relevant ‘A’ level GCE one of which must be in the relevant area of the programme | The subject of study and two other relevant subjects. |
| PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION45 Options are: Music Education Health Education | Five credit passes in SSCE or NECO in English, Maths and the subject of study and two othersin not more than two sittings.Departmental Requirements in the Option applies. Biology or Health Science is required for Health Education. | Candidates should have NCE at a minimum of Merit in the relevant area of the programmeOR Two relevant ‘A’ level GCE one of which must be in the relevant area of the programme | Fine Arts and one other Arts subject and any other subject |
| SCIENCE EDUCATION41 Options are: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Physics | Five credit passes in SSCE or GCE or NECO including English and Maths in not more than two sittings.Departmental Requirements in the Options shall apply. | The student must have NCE at a minimum of Merit from recognized college of Education in the relevant area of the programme OR two ‘A’ level passes in one of which must be in a relevant science subject.Two relevant area of the programme | Three relevant science or NBC subjects |
| TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION42 Options are: Automobile Tech; Building Tech; Electrical Electronics Ed.; Metal Work; Wielding Tech.; Wood Work Tech | Five credit passes in SSCE, GCE or NECO or NTC or NABTEB including English, Mathematics; Physics, Chemistry and Tech Drawing in not more than two sittings. | Direct Entry students must possess NCE (Technical Edu) at a minimum of Merit ; HND, OND, FCT or Federal Craft City & guilds) minimum of lower credit | Technical Education, a subject of specialization and Maths or Physics |
| VOCATIONAL EDUCATION46 Options are: Accountancy Education, Business Education, Home Economics Education, Agric Education | Five credit passes in SSCE or GCE or NECO in not more than two sittings in English, Maths, Economics and any other two subjects. Candidates offering Home Economics Education must have Chemistry and Biology.Departmental Requirements in the Options shall apply. Agric Education accepts credit passes in English, Maths, Agric/Biology, Chemistry and other Science or Vocational subjects. | Candidate must have NCE at a minimum of Merit in the relevant area of the programmeOR Two relevant ‘A’ level passes in the GCE one of which must be in the relevant area of the programme | Mathematics, Economics, plus one of Lit. in English, History, Government, Geography/Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE52 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any other three subjects in not more than two sittings. | (i) ‘A’ level passes in any Arts /Social Sciences(ii) OND/NCE/HND upper credit in Library Science, Computer Science, Mass Communication |
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| CHEMICAL ENGINEERING09 | Five SSCE credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language and any other Science subject in not more than two sittings. | ‘A’ level passes in Physics, chemistry and MathematicsOND/HND (Upper credit) at appropriate level | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| CIVIL ENGINEERING10 | Five SSCE credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language and any other Science subject in not more than two sittings. | ‘A’ level passes in Physics and MathematicsOND/HND (Upper Credit) at appropriate levels | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING 11 | Five SSCE credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language and any other Science subject in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Physics or ChemistryOND/HND (Upper Credit) at appropriate levels | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING12 | Five SSCE credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language and any other Science subject in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes from Chemistry, Physics and MathematicsOND upper credit, NCE technical and HND in Mech. Engineering |
| DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any of Fine Art, Geography or Wood Work, Biology, Economics, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Introduction to Building construction, Brick Laying/Block laying, Concreting, Wall, Floors and Ceiling Finishing, Joinery, Carpentry, Decorative Painting, lining, Sign & Design Wall Hanging, Colour Mixing /Matching & Glazing, Ceramics Graphics Design, Graphic Printing, Basic Electricity. | (i) Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Mathematics or Physics and chemistry Geography or Fine Arts(ii) OND/HND upper credits in relevant fields | Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and economics |
| Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and any other two subjects from Geography, Physics and Agricultural Sciences in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics or Geography and one of Economics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics, Geography & any one of Economics, Physics and Chemistry |
| Five SSCE credit passes in English language, Mathematics, Geography, and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Government, Biology, Art, History, IRK/CRK, Social Studies and Tech. Drawing in not more than two sittings. | (i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Geography and mathematics(ii) OND/HND (upper credit) in Town Planning or related discipline plus UTME requirements are accepted | Mathematics, Geography & any one of Economics, Physics and Chemistry |
| Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Economics, Mathematics, and any two of Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Government, Biology/Agricultural Science in not more than two sittings. | (i) ‘A’ level passes in English, Mathematics, Geography and any two of Physics/Chemistry/Economics/Government/Technical Drawing/ Biology |
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| LAW14 | Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Literature in English and Mathematics | (i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects (ii) NCE/IND/ First Degree (Second class Lower) plus UTME requirements |
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| ACCOUNTANCY15 | Five SSCE credit passes in English language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two relevant subjects.For NBC holders, the other two relevant subjects could be from any of Financial accounting, Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Office Practice and Secretarial Duties | Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Economics, Accounting, Business management and Geography. | Mathematics, Economics plus any Social Science subject |
| BANKING AND FINANCE16 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two relevant subjects.For NBC holders, the other two relevant subjects could be from any of accounting, Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Office Practice and Economics | Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Accounting,Economics, Management, Mathematics, Geography and Statistics. | Mathematics, Economics or Commerce plus one of Government Geography |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION17 | Five SSCE credit including English , Maths, Economics plus any two of Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Govt., Geography and Statistics in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes chosen fromEconomics, Accounts, Business Management, Geography or Statistics | Maths, Economics plus one other subject |
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP40 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Economics, Mathematics, one Science subject and one other Social Science or Commercial subject | Economics, Mathematics & one other Social Science or Commercial subject | |
| MARKETING18 | Five SSCE credit passes including English Lang. Mathematics and any 3 relevant subjects in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Accounting, Management, Government and Geography |
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| BIOCHEMISTRY20 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, physics and Biology at not more than two sittings in the SSCE (WAEC/NECO or GCE) or equivalent qualification | Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and BiologyNCE/ND/HND in related fields plus UTME requirement | Biology, Chemistry & Physics or Mathematics |
| BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES21 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics Chemistry, Biology and any other credit with at least a pass in Physics at not more than two sittings in the SSCE (WAEC/NECO or GCE) or equivalent qualification | (i) Two ‘A’ level passes to include one in Botany, Zoology, Biology or Chemistry(i) OND/NCE in related fields | Biology, Chemistry & Physics or Mathematics |
| MICROBIOLOGY27 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics at not more than two sittings in the SSCE (WAEC/NECO or GCE) or equivalent qualification | Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any one from Biology, Zoology or Botany |
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| PHAR-MACY49 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at not more than two sittings. | (i) ‘A’ level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in addition to UTME requirements(i) B.Sc in Natural Sciences and Industrial Chemistry, etc. |
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE22 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two other science subjects at not more than two sittings. | (i) two ‘A’ level passes in science subjects including Mathematics(ii) NCE with at least Merit in Mathematics and one other science or Social Science subjects (iii) Diploma in Data Processing with at least a Merit pass from a recognized University or OND/HND in Data Processing, Engineering and Maths with an overall ‘B’ grade may be considered | Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography |
| GEOLOGY23 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and at least a pass in Biology/Agric Science/Geography at not more than two sittings in SSCE (WAEC,NECO or GCE) or equivalent qualification. | (i) Two ‘A’ level passes from Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Geography | Any three of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography |
| INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY24 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and at least a pass in Biology/Agric Science at not more than two sittings in SSCE (WAEC,NECO or GCE) or equivalent qualification. | (i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and Mathematics(ii) OND in Science Technology or ND in relevant field with UTME requirements | Chemistry, Mathematics and any of Physics/Biology/Agric Science |
| INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS25 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and at least a pass in Biology/Agric Science at not more than two sittings in SSCE (WAEC,NECO or GCE) or equivalent qualification. | Two ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics | Chemistry, Mathematics and any of Physics/Biology/Agric Science |
| MATHEMATICS26 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry or Economics and any other two subjects at not more than two sittings in SSCE (WAEC,NECO or GCE) or equivalent qualification. | (i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and any other Science subject(ii) NCE with at least a Merit in Mathematics and one of Physics or Chemistry or Economics | Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry and Economics or Geography |
| STATISTICS48 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and at least a pass in Biology/Agric Science/Economics at not more than two sittings in SSCE (WAEC,NECO or GCE) or equivalent qualification. | Two ‘A’ level passes in Maths and Physics |
| COURSE/CODE | DEPARTMENTAL UTME REQUIREMENTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS |
| ECONOMICS03 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two of Arts or Social Science subjects at not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ or HSC credit level passes in Economics and any one of Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Agric Science, Accounting, Business Management, History and Government or OND/HND/NCE with Economics major in the combination plus UTME requirements | Economics, Mathematics and any of Government, History, Geography, Lit- in- English, French and CRK/IRK |
| MASS COMMUNICATION05 | Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English plus any two subjects in Arts or Social Sciences in not more than two sittings.. | Two ‘A’ level credit passes in Literature in English, Economics or Government | Any three from Arts or Social Science subjects |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION07 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and Government. For NBC holders, the other relevant subjects could be from any of the following: Accounting, Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Office Practice and Secretarial Duties | Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Economics, Accounting, Business management, Government, Geography and Statistics plus UTME requirements | Government, Economics and any other subject |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE06 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Government/History and any other two subjects from Arts/ Social Sciences in not more than two sittings. | Two ‘A’ level passes to include Government or History plus UTME requirement or OND/HND lower credit /NCE merit/lower credit in any relevant social science /management science (Public Admin. Management, Government or Administration) | Government/History and two other Social Science or Arts subjects |
| PSYCHOLOGY35 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology and any two relevant subjects (Econs, Geography, Commerce, C.R.K., Physics, Agric/Health Science at SSCE or equivalent) | Two ‘A’ level passes in GCE subjects or its equivalent or lower credit pass in either OND/HND plus UTME requirements | Government and any two other Arts and Social Science subjects |
| SOCIOLOGY37 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Government/History/ Economics, one Science subject and one Arts or Social Science subjects. | In addition to UTME , at least two ‘A’ level passes in two Social Science or lower credit/Merit at OND/HND/NCE | Government/History and two other Social Science or Arts subjects |
| CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES51 | Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, and three other Social Science or Arts subjects. | (i) ‘A’ level passes in two Social Science subjects(ii) OND/NCE/HND upper credit in Social Sciences |
