Computer Engineering and Entry Requirements, UNIMAID

Computer Engineering entry requirements University of Maiduguri UNIMAID
This page shows the details about the Computer Engineering at University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID). The page also show you JAMB/UTME and Direct entry requirement to study the programme including the O/Level subjects combination and the JAMB subjects combination.

Studying Computer Engineering at the University of Maiduguri exposes students to diverse area of computer engineering specialisation. Lot of modules are taught students to make them professional in this field of discipline and thereby prepare them for future challenges. The programme also requires students to be good in Electrical  Engineering

The Department of Computer Engineering UNIMAID teaches Computer Engineering base on the recommendation of National University Commission, COREN and many prestigious tertiary institutions locally and globally. 

Some of the programme modules  students are taught to make them highly skill Computer Engineers includes but not limited to:

  • Computer Network
  • Software Development
  • Programming Language
  • Computer Design
  • Data Structures and Algorithm
  • Graphics Design
  • Applications Development
  • Computer System Control
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Computer Architecture
  • Operating System

Entry Requirements

Application to study Computer  Engineering at UNIMAID is done two ways:
  • As JAMB/UTME Candidates and
  • As DIRECT ENTRY Candidates
JAMB/UTME Candidates
To be offer provisional admission to 100 level, JAMB/UTME candidates must have sit for and pass either of the following examinations:
  • WASSCE or 
  • SSCE/NECO or
  • GCE
The pass must be in minimum of five subjects and the subjects combination are:
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry and 
  • English Language plus either
  • Agricultural Science
  • Biology
  • Geography
  • Technical Drawing
  • Data Processing
  • Further Mathematics
  • Metal Work
  • Economic 
The credit passes should not be more than at two sittings.

The candidate must also sit for and pass JAMB/UTME, making the required cut off mark.
JAMB/UTME subjects combination are:
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and 
  • English Language
University of Maiduguri Post UTME
A JAMB/UTME candidate must also sit for and pass UNIMAID coordinated post UTME, making the required cut off mark for the Department of Computer Engineering.

DIRECT ENTRY Candidates
To be considered for a provisional admission to study Computer Engineering at UNIMAID, candidates must be holder of at least one of the following qualification:
  • GCE A/L: passes in three Science subject including Physics and Mathematic will be accepted to 200 level of the programme.
  • NCE Technical with required number of points with be considered for admission.
  • Holders of IJMB result with numbers of required points will also be considered into 200 level..
  • National Diploma (ND): holders of ND in relevant Engineering disciplines with minimum grade of Upper Credit will be considered for admission into 200 level
  • HND: HND holders in relevant Engineering programmes with good Credit will be considered for admission.
The applicants seeking for admission through Direct Entry must have O/L results as stated above.

Computer Engineering lasted a duration of minimum of five years and maximum of seven years after which BEng in Computer Engineering is awarded to students on successful completion of the study. 

Computer Engineering at University of Maiduguri is approved by both the National University Commission and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and recognised by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) and Computer Professional of Nigeria (CPN)

For more information visit UNIMAID website here.

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