Unilorin Computer Engineering and Entry Requirements

Unilorin, Computer Engineering, Department, direct entry, entry requirements, JAMB, WAEC, Subjects Combination
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is teaching Computer Engineering to produce graduates with basic knowledge in computer software and hardware design, development, testing, operating and maintainace  thereby making them ready to take up computer related jobs in any companies or stand on their own. 

The Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology provides seven (7) laboratories for practical works and follows strictly the NUC Benchmark Minimum Academic Standard (BMAS) in teaching the course.

Computer Engineering as a course at University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) lasted a minimum duration of five (5) to those admitted to 100 level of the programme leading to the award of Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Engineering.

The Department of Computer Engineering runs two options of this course and they are:

  • Embedded Systems and Automation
  • Computer Hardware and Software Systems

Courses in these options are available at the final (500) level.

Listed below are the minimum entry requirements to study for the  undergraduate degree, Computer Engineering, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN).

O'level or UTME Entry Requirements

The Department of Computer Engineering, UNILORIN accept five credit passes in not more than two sittings from one or two of the following:
  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
  • Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE O'level) or
  • NABTEB.

WAEC or O'Level Subjects Combination

Five O'level credit passes must be from:
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Chemistry
  • Physics and one of
  • Biology
  • Technical Drawing
  • Further Mathematics
  • Agricultural Science
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Data Processing
O'level UTME candidates must sit for, passed and make JAMB's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and UNILORIN coordinated post-UTME.

JAMB/UTME Subjects Combination

  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Direct Entry Minimum Entry Requirements

The Deparment of Computer Engineering will consider the holders of the following higher qualifications to the 200 or 300 level.

  • General Certificate of Education (GCE A'Level) with good pass in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
  • A'evel IJMB with pass in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry with a minimum of 10 points.
  • National Diploma (ND) with Upper Credit in relevant discipline (Computer Technology, Telecommunications or Communication Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering) with at least one year post diploma experience.
  • First Degree from Physical Sciences at Second Class Lower Division.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND)  in relevant Engineering discipline as above at Distinction or Upper Credits level from recognized Polytechnic or other higher institutions of learning.
  • First Degree Honours in other Engineering disciplines.

Holders of ND, GCE A'Level, A'Level IJMB and First Degree Second Class Lower are admitted to 200 level while holders of other higher qualifications as stated above are admitted to 300 level of the programme.

Note: all direct entry applicants must possess O'level minimum entry requirements as listed above.

UNiLORIN's Computer Engineering programme is accredited by the National University Commission (NUC) and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)


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