The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Programme for the 2024/2025 academic session is now open for applications. This programme serves as a gateway to Direct Entry admissions into OAU and other universities across Nigeria. In this guide, you will learn about the eligibility criteria, subject combinations, and the application process to help you successfully apply.

Key Information

  • Programme: OAU JUPEB 2024/2025 Academic Session
  • Eligibility: Minimum 5 Credits in relevant subjects including English
  • Duration: One academic session (two semesters)
  • Subject Combinations: Available for Administration, Agriculture, Arts, Education, Law, Sciences, etc.
  • Application Deadline: 31st October 2024
  • Application Mode: Strictly online

Eligibility Criteria for OAU JUPEB Programme

To be eligible for the JUPEB programme, candidates must:

  • Possess a minimum of 5 Credits at a maximum of two sittings.
  • These credits must include English Language and be in subjects relevant to the candidate’s intended course of study.

Programme Duration

The OAU JUPEB programme lasts for one academic session, divided into two semesters.

Subject Combinations for OAU JUPEB

Candidates must choose subject combinations that align with their chosen fields of study. The available combinations meet the requirements for admissions into degree programmes across various faculties:

  • Administration:
    • Economics, Government, Mathematics (EGM)
    • Accounts, Economics, Geography or Government (AEG)
  • Agriculture:
    • Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
  • Arts:
    • Economics, Government, Literature-in-English (EGL)
    • Government, Literature-in-English, Christian Religious Studies (GLC)
    • Government, Literature-in-English, Islamic Religious Studies (GLI)
  • Education:
    • Any suitable combination: BCP, CMP, EGL, EGM, GMP, GLR, MGE
  • Environmental Design & Management:
    • Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
    • Geography, Mathematics, Physics (GMP)
    • Mathematics, Geography, Economics (MGE)
  • Law:
    • Government, Literature-in-English, Christian or Islamic Religious Studies (GLC/GLI)
    • Economics, Government, Literature-in-English (EGL)
  • Pharmacy, Sciences, College of Health Sciences:
    • Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
  • Social Sciences:
    • Economics, Government, Mathematics (EGM)
    • Mathematics, Geography, Economics (MGE)
  • Technology:
    • Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
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How to Apply for OAU JUPEB Admission Form

To apply for the OAU JUPEB programme, follow these simple steps:

  1. Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements mentioned above.
  2. Visit the OAU JUPEB Application Portal to fill out the online application form.
  3. Submit your completed form before the 31st October 2024 deadline.

Beware of Fraudulent Agents

Candidates are advised that the OAU Centre for Distance Learning (OAUCDL) has not authorized any agents or third-party organizations to handle the sale of forms. All applications should be submitted directly through the official OAU online portal to avoid scams.

Get Help or Further Information

For further inquiries, contact OAU directly at 081 1020 3495.



Obafemi Awolowo University’s JUPEB Programme offers a direct route to quality higher education, providing students with a flexible and streamlined admission process. By choosing OAU’s JUPEB programme, students gain access to a variety of degree programmes and a high standard of academic training.

Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your education. Apply now and take the first step toward achieving your academic goals!

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