Federal University Lokoja courses and admission requirements

Federal University Lokoja courses and admission requirements

Federal University Lokoja courses span science, engineering, health sciences, management sciences, social sciences, arts, law, education, and pharmaceutical sciences. Admission into the university requires applicants to meet O’level standards and score at least 160 in UTME. With the vast programmes offered at the institution, students can pursue their ambitions in diverse fields.

Federal University Lokoja logo
Federal University Lokoja is located in Felele, Lokoja. Photo: @fulokoja on Facebook (modified by author)
Source: UGC

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Key takeaways

  • Federal University Lokoja offers diverse programmes across nine faculties, including Arts, Science, Law, and Engineering.
  • Thw 2025/2026 Federal University Lokoja cut-off mark is 160.
  • Admission is only through the Federal University Lokoja admission portal.

Federal University Lokoja courses

The Federal University Lokoja offers a wide range of accredited programmes across several faculties. Each faculty provides students with opportunities to pursue disciplines that match their interests and career goals. Below is the list of courses offered at Federal University, Lokoja.

Faculty of Arts

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  • English and Literary Studies
  • History and International Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Theatre Arts

Faculty of Education

  • Guidance and Counselling
  • Library and Information Science
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History

Faculty of Engineering

  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Law

  • LL.B. Law

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science

  • Pharm. D. Doctor of Pharmacy

Faculty of Management Science

Faculty of Science

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Botany
  • Microbiology
  • Zoology
  • Chemistry
  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • Geology
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Statistics

Faculty of Social Sciences

Federal University Lokoja admission requirements

Admission into the learning institution is competitive and based on set academic standards. Below are the admission requirements, which include a minimum score of 160 in the UTME. Candidates must also meet the O'level subject requirements for their chosen course. Here are the admission requirements for all programmes.

Federal University Lokoja entrance gate
Federal University Lokoja was founded in 2011. Photo: @fulokoja on Facebook (modified by author)
Source: UGC

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts explores languages, history, philosophy, and communication. Here are the O’Level, UTME, and Direct Entry requirements for each programme.

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Programme

O’Level requirements

UTME subject requirements

DE Min. Aggt. Points

Archaeology

Five credits in English and any four from Arts, Social Sciences, or Sciences

English and any three from Arts, Social Sciences, or Sciences

Arabic Studies

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Arabic, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

English, Arabic, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

Christian Religious Studies

Five credits in English, Mathematics, CRK, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

English, CRK, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

Islamic Studies

Five credits in English, IRK/Arabic, and three from Arts or Social Sciences

English, Islamic Studies/Arabic, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

English and Literary Studies

Five credits in English, Literature, and three from Arts or Social Sciences

English, Literature, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

8

French

Five credits in English, French, and three from Arts or Social Sciences

English, French, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

6

History and Int'l Studies

Five credits in English, History/Government, and three from Arts or Social Sciences

English, History/Government, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

10

Linguistics

Five credits in English, one Arts subject, and three from Arts, Social Sciences, or Sciences

English, one Arts subject, and two other subjects

7

Music

Five credits in English and any four relevant subjects

English and any three subjects

Philosophy

Five credits in English and four relevant subjects (Mathematics pass required)

English and any three subjects

Theatre Arts

Five credits in English, Literature, and three from Arts or Social Sciences

English, Literature, and two from Government, History, CRS, IRS, Commerce/Economics, or Geography

8

Faculty of Agriculture

The Faculty of Agriculture requires five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and one of Physics or Geography, with at least a pass in Physics, in not more than two sittings.

Candidates must also take UTME subjects, which include English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education prepares students to become teachers, researchers, and educational administrators. Admission requires credits in English, Mathematics, and relevant Arts, Social Sciences, or Science subjects, depending on the programme.

Programme

O’Level requirements

UTME subject requirements

DE Min. Aggt. Points

Economics

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

English, Economics, Mathematics, and one from Arts or Social Sciences

6

English Language

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Literature, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

English, Literature, one Arts subject, and one Arts/Social Science subject

6

Geography

Five credits in English, Geography, Mathematics, and two from Arts, Sciences, or Social Sciences

English, Geography, and two from Arts, Social Sciences, or Sciences

6

History

Five credits in English, Mathematics, History/Government, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

English, History/Government, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

6

Political Science

Five credits in English, History/Government, and three from Arts or Social Sciences

English, Government/History, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

6

Social Studies

Five credits in English, Mathematics, and three from Arts, Social Sciences, or Sciences

English, Government/History, one Arts, and one Social Science subject

6

Business Education

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, and two from Arts or Social Sciences

English, Mathematics, Economics, and one Arts or Social Science subject

6

Integrated Science

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and one other Science subject

English and three from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or Agricultural Science

10

Biology

Five credits in English, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and one Science subject

English, Biology, and two from Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics

10

Chemistry

Five credits in English, Chemistry, Mathematics, and two from Physics, Biology, or Agriculture

English, Chemistry, and two from Biology, Mathematics, or Physics

10

Computer Science

Five credits in English, Mathematics, and three Science subjects

English, Mathematics, Physics, and one from Biology, Chemistry, or Geography

10

Mathematics

Five credits in English, Mathematics, and three Science subjects

English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or Biology

10

Physics

FFive credits in English, Physics, Mathematics, and two Science subjects or NTC/NBC

English, Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry, and one other subject

10

Library & Information Science

FFive credits in English, Mathematics, and three from Arts, Sciences, or Social Sciences

English and three from Arts, Sciences, or Social Sciences

10

Guidance & Counseling

Five credits in English, Mathematics, and three from Arts, Social Sciences, or Sciences

Specialisation subject, plus one from Arts and Social Sciences/Arts and Sciences/Social Sciences and Sciences

Educational Management and Planning

Five credits in English, Mathematics, and three from Arts, Social Sciences, or Sciences

English and three from Arts, Social Sciences, or Sciences

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College of Health Sciences

Federal University Lokoja Health Sciences students posing outdoors
Federal University Lokoja offers various Health programmes. Photo:@fulokoja on Facebook (modified by author)
Source: UGC

Admission into the College of Health Sciences requires five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at O’Level. Candidates must also sit for UTME subjects, which include English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering requires five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and one other Science subject at O’Level.

Candidates must also take UTME subjects, which include English Language, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry.

Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law requires five credit passes in English Language, Literature in English, CRK/Islamic Studies, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects at O’Level.

Candidates must also take UTME subjects, which include English Language, Literature in English, and two Arts or Social Science subjects.

Faculty of Management Science

The Faculty of Management Science trains students in business, finance, and administration. Admission requires credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, and other Social Science subjects.

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Programme

O’Level requirements

UTME subject requirements

DE Min. Aggt. Points

Accounting

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, and two from Government, Geography, Accounting, or Commerce

English, Financial Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, and one from Government, History, or Geography

10

Banking & Finance

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, and two from Government, Geography, Commerce, Business Methods, Accounting, or Marketing (not more than two sittings)

English, Mathematics, Economics, and one from Government, Geography, Commerce, Business Methods, or Accounting

7

Business Administration

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, and two from Business Management, Accounting, Marketing, Commerce, Government, or Geography

English, Mathematics, Economics, and one from Accounting, Marketing, Commerce, Government, or Geography

9

Public Administration

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, Government/History, and one Arts or Social Science subject

English, Government, Economics, and one Arts or Social Science subject

10

Faculty of Science

Here is the list of science courses offered in Federal University Lokoja and their admission requirements.

Programme

O’Level requirements

UTME subject requirements

DE Min. Aggt. Points

Biochemistry

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics

10

Biology

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics

10

Biotechnology

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics

9

Botany

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics

10

Microbiology

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics

8

Zoology

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics

10

Chemistry

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics

10

Computer Science

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, and two from Biology, Agricultural Science, Chemistry, or Computer Studies (not more than two sittings)

English, Mathematics, Physics, and one from Chemistry, Computer Studies, Agricultural Science, or Biology

9

Geology

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

English, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics/Biology

9

Industrial Chemistry

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

English, Chemistry, and two from Physics, Mathematics, or Biology/Agricultural Science

10

Mathematics

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, and two from Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Geography, or Biology/Agricultural Science

English, Mathematics, Physics, and one from Chemistry, Geography, or Biology/Agricultural Science

8

Physics

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and one other Science subject

English, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry or Computer Studies

8

Statistics

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, and two from Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Economics/Geography, or Further Mathematics

English, Mathematics, and two from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, or Geography

10

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Faculty of Social Sciences

Federal University Lokoja graduates
Federal University Lokoja's cut-off mark is 160. Photo: @fulokoja on Facebook (modified by author)
Source: UGC

The Faculty of Social Sciences prepares graduates for careers in economics, media, politics, and research. Below is a breakdown of the O’Level, UTME, and Direct Entry requirements for each programme.

Programme

O’Level requirements

UTME subjects

Min. Aggt. Points

Economics

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, and any two Arts or Social Science subjects

English, Economics, Mathematics, and any of Government, History, Geography, or Financial Accounting

10

Geography

Five credits in English, Geography, Mathematics, and any two Arts, Social Science, or Science subjects

English and any three Arts, Social Science, or Science subjects

7

Mass Communication

Five credits in Literature-in-English, English, Mathematics, and any two Arts or Social Science subjects

English, Literature-in-English, and any two of Government, Economics, or CRS/IRS

10

Political Science

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Government/History, and any two Arts or Social Science subjects

English, Government/History, and any three of Economics, Geography, CRS/IRS, Literature, or Commerce

Sociology

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Government/History, and any two Arts or Social Science subjects

English, Government/History, and any two Social Science subjects

8

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Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science requires five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at O’Level. Candidates must also take UTME subjects, which include English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

How do you get admission into Federal University Lokoja?

Candidates must apply through JAMB and choose the institution as their first choice. All applicants must log onto the Federal University Lokoja admission portal to complete the post-UTME online screening exercise using the Point-Based System.

What is the cut-off mark for Federal University Lokoja 2025?

The general cut-off mark for Federal University Lokoja in 2025 is 160. However, competitive programmes like Nursing and Pharmacy may require higher scores for consideration.

Federal University Lokoja courses provide students with diverse opportunities across sciences, arts, management, and professional fields. Whether you are pursuing medicine, law, or engineering, Federal University Lokoja ensures quality education with clear admission requirements.

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