The teaching of the programme was introduced to train students to be innovation in research, designing, producing and maintaining high tech telecomunication gadgets and equipments and thereby contributing to the development of the sector in Nigeria.
Application to study undergraduate Communication Engineering at ABU is either as JAMB/UTME candidates or DIRECT ENTRY candidates.
JAMB/UTME Candidates (O/Level Result)
Students must have at least five (5) O/L credit passes in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry and any of the
- Biology
- Agricultural Science
- Technical Drawing
- Further Mathematics
- Geography
- Data Processing
- Metal Work
- Economic
The result must not be at more than two (2) sittings.
JAMB University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
Students must sit for, pass and make the cut off mark for UTME. The UTME subject combination to study Communication Engineering at ABU Zaria are:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- English Language and
- Chemistry
ABU Zaria Post ITME Test.
Students must also sit for and pass ABU Zaria post UTME examination making the cut off mark for the Department of Communication Engineering..
Post UTME subjects combination is same as for the JAMB/UTME.
DIRECT Entry Candidates
- Two (2) Advance Level (A/L)/IJMB in Physic, Mathematics and Chemistry to be considered to 200 level of Communication Engineering
- National Diploma (ND): Upper Credit in Communication or other relevant engineering programmes to be considered to 200 level.
- HND Communication Engineering, or other relevant engineering programmes with minimum of Upper Credit to be considered for admission to 300 level.
Communication Engineering at ABU is a 5 years programme leading to the award of Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) on successful completion of the study. The programme is fully accredited by Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
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