The management of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise for candidates seeking Admission into the university's undergraduate programmes. Applications are invited from suitably qualified UTME and Direct Entry candidates.

Candidates who scored 150 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), including those who did not initially choose IAUE but are willing to seek admission into the university, are eligible to apply.

IAUE Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027 Admission

The approved minimum UTME cut-off mark for admission into Ignatius Ajuru University of Education is:

150 and above

Candidates who scored at least 150 in the 2026 UTME are eligible to participate in the admission screening exercise.

Some competitive programmes may eventually admit candidates with higher scores depending on the number of applicants and departmental requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the IAUE Post-UTME screening exercise, candidates must:

• Have participated in the 2026 UTME.

• Score at least 150 in the examination.

• Possess a minimum of five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.

• Obtain the required credits in not more than two sittings.

• Meet the subject combination requirements for their chosen course.

• Upload their O'Level results on JAMB CAPS.

• Complete the online screening registration process before the deadline.

Candidates awaiting O'Level results are also eligible to apply.

Candidates Who Did Not Choose IAUE

Candidates who did not initially select Ignatius Ajuru University of Education as their first-choice institution can still apply for admission.

Such candidates are expected to process a Change of Institution through JAMB and select IAUE before admission can be finalized.

Direct Entry (DE) Admission

Direct Entry candidates are also invited to participate in the admission exercise.

Eligible qualifications include:

• National Diploma (ND)

• Higher National Diploma (HND)

• Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)

• JUPEB

• IJMB

• Cambridge A-Level

• First Degree and other qualifications recognized by JAMB.

Direct Entry applicants must satisfy both the O'Level and programme-specific admission requirements.

Registration Period

The university has announced the following registration schedule:

Portal Opens: Monday, 18 May 2026

Portal Closes: Sunday, 14 June 2026

Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the closing date.

Registration Fee

The approved registration fee for the 2026/2027 screening exercise is:

₦2,000 only

The fee is non-refundable and should be paid through the university's approved online payment platform.

Screening Method

IAUE has adopted a Hybrid Screening Exercise for the admission process.

The screening includes:

• O'Level/A'Level Certificate Verification

• Data Screening

• Admission Ranking

• Biometric Validation

Candidates may be required to appear at the university campus for verification and biometric exercises.

Available Faculties

Admission is available into programmes under the following faculties:

Faculty of Education

• Educational Management

• Guidance and Counselling

• Early Childhood Education

• Primary Education Studies

• Adult Education

• Educational Technology

• Science Education Programmes

• Arts Education Programmes

• Social Science Education Programmes

Faculty of Humanities

• English and Communication Arts

• French and International Studies

• History and Diplomatic Studies

• Linguistics

• Music

• Theatre Arts

• Religious Studies

• Philosophy

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Economics

• Political Science

• Sociology

• Public Administration

• Geography and Environmental Studies

• Peace and Conflict Studies

Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting

• Management

• Marketing

• Office and Information Management

• Human Resource Management

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

• Computer Science

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Integrated Science

Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education

• Technical Education

• Building Technology

• Electrical/Electronic Technology

• Mechanical Technology

• Automobile Technology

• Home Economics and Hospitality

Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Science

• Agricultural Economics

• Agricultural Extension

• Animal Science

• Fisheries and Aquaculture

• Crop Science

• Soil Science.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

1. Visit the IAUE Undergraduate Admissions Portal.

2. Enter a valid email address and phone number.

3. Complete the online registration form.

4. Pay the registration fee of ₦2,000.

5. Upload all required credentials.

6. Submit the application form.

7. Print the registration slip for future reference.

Important Notice

Candidates are advised to ensure that all information supplied during registration is accurate and verifiable. The university has emphasized that admission is merit-based and candidates should avoid unauthorized admission agents. Any request for unofficial payments should be reported immediately.

Applicants should also regularly monitor the university admission portal and JAMB CAPS for updates regarding screening results and admission status.

Final Note

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) remains one of Nigeria's leading universities of education, offering programmes across education, sciences, humanities, management sciences, agriculture, vocational studies, and social sciences. Candidates who meet the admission requirements are encouraged to complete their registration early and regularly check the university portal for updates regarding the 2026/2027 admission exercise.