Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is one of the most respected schools in Nigeria. It is located in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Thousands of students apply every year.
If you’re planning to apply for the 2025/2026 session, you must know the available courses and their expected cut-off marks.
Contents
- General Cut-Off Mark for OAU (2025/2026)
- OAU Admission Requirements
- List of Courses Offered in OAU and Their Cut-Off Marks
- Faculty of Administration
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Technology
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Environmental Design and Management
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- College of Health Sciences
- Most Competitive Courses in OAU
- How OAU Calculates Screening Score
- Tips to Secure Admission into OAU
General Cut-Off Mark for OAU (2025/2026)
OAU’s general JAMB cut-off mark is 200. This is the minimum to qualify for post-UTME. Some departments require more.
If you score 200 and above and choose OAU as your first choice, you can apply for the screening.
OAU Admission Requirements
To gain admission into OAU, you need:
- A minimum of 5 credits in WAEC/NECO, including English and Maths
- At least 200 in JAMB
- A strong O’level result
- To upload your O’level result to JAMB CAPS
- To pass OAU’s post-UTME
List of Courses Offered in OAU and Their Cut-Off Marks
Below are the major courses and the expected cut-off marks based on past years.
Faculty of Administration
- Accounting – 250
- Business Administration – 240
- Local Government Studies – 220
- Public Administration – 235
Faculty of Arts
- English – 240
- History – 220
- Philosophy – 220
- Religious Studies – 210
- Yoruba – 200
- Music – 200
- Linguistics – 230
- Fine Arts – 200
Faculty of Education
- Education/English – 220
- Education/Biology – 210
- Education/Chemistry – 210
- Education/Mathematics – 200
- Education/Economics – 215
- Physical and Health Education – 200
- Education/Political Science – 210
- Guidance and Counselling – 210
Faculty of Science
- Microbiology – 245
- Biochemistry – 240
- Chemistry – 220
- Physics – 220
- Mathematics – 220
- Statistics – 220
- Zoology – 220
- Botany – 210
- Computer Science – 250
- Geology – 230
Faculty of Technology
- Agricultural Engineering – 220
- Chemical Engineering – 250
- Civil Engineering – 250
- Computer Engineering – 250
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering – 250
- Mechanical Engineering – 250
- Food Science and Technology – 230
- Materials Science – 220
Faculty of Law
- Law – 270
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Economics – 260
- Political Science – 250
- Psychology – 240
- Sociology and Anthropology – 230
- Geography – 220
Faculty of Environmental Design and Management
- Architecture – 240
- Building – 220
- Estate Management – 220
- Fine Arts – 220
- Quantity Surveying – 230
- Urban and Regional Planning – 220
Faculty of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy – 260
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Nursing – 270
- Medical Rehabilitation – 250
- Medical Laboratory Science – 250
College of Health Sciences
- Medicine and Surgery – 280
- Dentistry – 270
Most Competitive Courses in OAU
Some courses get more applicants than others. These usually have higher cut-off marks:
- Medicine and Surgery
- Nursing
- Law
- Computer Science
- Accounting
- Mechanical Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Economics
If your JAMB score is close to the cut-off, perform well in your post-UTME to boost your chance.
How OAU Calculates Screening Score
OAU combines JAMB and post-UTME scores. The formula is:
- JAMB = 50%
- Post-UTME = 50%
Your total score must meet or beat the departmental cut-off. Strong O’level grades help, but the school uses JAMB and post-UTME to rank students.
Tips to Secure Admission into OAU
- Score high in JAMB (220+)
- Prepare well for post-UTME
- Upload O’level result early
- Choose OAU as first choice
- Pick a course that matches your score
- Follow OAU updates on https://oauife.edu.ng
Final Note
OAU admission is not easy, but it’s possible if you meet the requirements. Aim above the minimum cut-off to increase your chances.
Start early. Prepare well. Follow instructions.
If you have questions about OAU courses or cut-off marks, drop them in the comments.
