Computer Engineering and Entry Requirements - Edo State University

Computer engineering, entry requirement, direct entry, O'level,  Computer Subjects Combination, Edo State University
Edo State University is one of the universities that run computer studies as an engineering programme while others offer it as a science programme. For this reason is why Computer Engineering at Edo State University is registered with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and is fully accredited by them.

Computer Engineering focus more on the aspects of computer hardware than the computer software

Listed below are the minimum entry requirements accepted by Edo State University to study for an undergraduate degree programme in it's Department of Computer Engineering. This include entry requirement for the UTME candidates and direct entry candidates plus the JAMB and O'level subjects combination.


JAMB's UTME Candidates

Minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects which must include:
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and one of
  • Further Mathematics
  • Technical Drawing
  • Data Processing
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Agricultural Science

The five subjects which must not be more than at two sittings should be from one or two of the following examinations:

  • West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
  • Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or 
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE O'level) or
  • National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB)

JAMB's coordinated UTME

Students must sit for, pass and make cut off mark for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Edo State University organised post UTME screening.

JAMB Subjects Combination

  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Physics and 
  • Chemistry

Direct Entry Candidates

Edo State University accept the under listed  qualifications for direct entry into 200 level at the Department of Computer Engineering:
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE A'Level): good pass in at least two subjects, Mathematics and Physics.
  • National Diploma (ND): upper credit in relevant engineering programme
  • Higher National Diploma (HND): minimum of upper credit in relevant engineering programme

All direct entry applicant must satisfy all O'level entry requirements to be considered for an admission .

On completion of the programme, Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Engineering is awarded to successful students.


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