As the 2024/2025 admission cycle gains momentum across tertiary institutions in Nigeria, The Nigeria Education News has compiled a comprehensive guide for prospective students seeking admission into the University of Ilesa (UNILESA), Osun State. This update includes a detailed list of available courses across the university’s six faculties, as well as the recommended JAMB cutoff marks to aid applicants in making informed choices.
UNILESA currently runs academic programmes in the Faculty of Arts, where students can pursue courses such as English Language, Linguistics, Music, Yoruba, Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies, Christian Religious Studies, Theatre Arts, and History & International Studies. Based on current trends and admissions data from previous years, applicants are advised to aim for a minimum score of 160 in the UTME to stand a competitive chance for most Arts-related programmes.
In the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, students can apply for Anatomy, Physiology, Public Health, Radiography, Human Nutrition & Dietetics, and Physiotherapy—all of which generally require a cutoff mark of 160. However, more competitive medical courses such as Medical Laboratory Science demand a higher cutoff of 180, while Nursing Science, one of the most sought-after programmes, requires a minimum score of 200. Other health-related courses include Dental Therapy, Dental Technology, Optometry, and Health Information Science.
The Faculty of Education also offers diverse programmes including English Language Education, Computer Science Education, Economics Education, Agricultural Science Education, Social Studies, Educational Management, Guidance and Counselling, Health Education, and Environmental Education. All education-based courses generally maintain a cutoff mark of 160, providing broad access for those aspiring to become professional educators.
Students interested in science and technology programmes can explore options in the Faculty of Sciences, which houses courses like Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Physics and Electronics, Geology and Mining, Mathematics, Science Laboratory Technology, Brewing Science, and Environmental Management & Technology. For these science-oriented disciplines, a minimum of 160 in UTME is considered acceptable for most departments, based on national benchmark expectations.
Meanwhile, the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences offers programmes in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Tourism and Hospitality, and Transport & Logistics Studies. All programmes in this faculty also require a cutoff mark of 160, making them accessible to a wide range of applicants interested in social sciences and management-related careers.
To qualify for admission into any course at UNILESA, candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess a minimum of five credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics. These results must be obtained from recognized examination bodies such as WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB, in not more than two sittings. The Nigeria Education News will continue to monitor and provide verified admission updates to support Nigerian students in their academic pursuits.
