What is the JAMB subject combination for Computer Science?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Computer Science are English Language plus English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.

What O'Level subjects are required for Computer Science?

Candidates need credit passes in 5 O'Level subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.

Home/Courses/Computer Science

Computing & ITVerified JAMB Data

Computer Science

Complete JAMB subject combination, O'Level requirements, departmental cut-off marks, and list of Nigerian universities offering Computer Science.

Check My Admission Chances

UTME Subject Combination

These four subjects must be selected during your JAMB UTME registration:

1. English Language2. Mathematics3. Physics4. Chemistry

* English Language is compulsory for all candidates.

View detailed subject combination guide

Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Assuming Computer Science is an 'easy' course to get into — it's now one of the most competitive courses at most universities.
Some schools accept Economics or Biology instead of Chemistry — always confirm before applying.

Admission Quota & Screening Policy for Computer Science

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Computer Science is governed by official JAMB admission quota guidelines:

45% Merit Quota

Reserved strictly for candidates with the highest aggregate scores regardless of state of origin.

35% Catchment Area

Allocated to candidates originating from geographically linked states for federal universities.

20% ELDS Quota

Designated for Educationally Less Developed States (e.g. Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, Bayelsa) to promote access.

Universities Offering Computer Science

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Edo State University Uzairue

Edo State · EDSU

155

Cut-off (2026)

Katsina State University

Check Admission Eligibility by Score

See if your target JAMB score is competitive for Computer Science:

Can I study Computer Science with 180?Can I study Computer Science with 200?Can I study Computer Science with 220?

Related & Alternative Courses

Software EngineeringCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInformation Systems

Have questions about studying Computer Science?

Ask JambAdvisor AI for personalized guidance on subject combinations, recommended universities, or changing your course.

Ask JambAdvisor AI

O'Level Requirements (WAEC/NECO)

Requires 5 Credit passes in your SSCE / WAEC / NECO / NABTEB in not more than 2 sittings:

English Language
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry

Katsina State · KSU

155

Cut-off (2026)

Anchor University

Lagos State · ANU

156

Cut-off (2026)

Bauchi State University, Gadau

Bauchi State · BASUG

157

Cut-off (2026)

Grace University

Osun State · GRACEUNI

158

Cut-off (2026)

Caleb University

Lagos State · CALEB

158

Cut-off (2026)

Fountain University

Osun State · FUOSHOGBO

158

Cut-off (2026)

University of Uyo

Akwa Ibom State · UNIUYO

159

Cut-off (2026)

Ondo State University of Medical Sciences

Ondo State · UNIMED

159

Cut-off (2026)

Maranatha University

Enugu State · MARANATHA

160

Cut-off (2026)

Nile University of Nigeria

FCT (Abuja) State · NILE

160

Cut-off (2026)

Atiba University

Oyo State · ATIBA

161

Cut-off (2026)

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Nasarawa State · NSUK

162

Cut-off (2026)

Gregory University

Imo State · GUU

164

Cut-off (2026)

Legacy University

Kwara State · LEGACY

164

Cut-off (2026)

Bingham University

Nasarawa State · BINGHAM

165

Cut-off (2026)

Pan-Atlantic University

Lagos State · PAU

165

Cut-off (2026)

Prince Abubakar Audu University

Kogi State · PAAU

165

Cut-off (2026)

PAMO University of Medical Sciences

Rivers State · PAMO

166

Cut-off (2026)

Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology

Ogun State · MAUSTECH

167

Cut-off (2026)

Baze University

FCT (Abuja) State · BAZE

168

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University Dutsin-Ma

Katsina State · FUDMA

169

Cut-off (2026)

Hallmark University

Ogun State · HALLMARK

169

Cut-off (2026)

Caritas University

Enugu State · CARITAS

170

Cut-off (2026)

Nigeria Police Academy

Kano State · POLAC

170

Cut-off (2026)

Novena University

Delta State · NOVENA

170

Cut-off (2026)

Rhema University

Rivers State · RHEMA

171

Cut-off (2026)

Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology

Ekiti State · BOUESTI

171

Cut-off (2026)

Summit University

Kwara State · SUMMIT

171

Cut-off (2026)

Landmark University

Kwara State · LMU

172

Cut-off (2026)

Augustine University

Lagos State · AUI

173

Cut-off (2026)

Kebbi State University of Science and Technology

Kebbi State · KSUSTA

173

Cut-off (2026)

Ritman University

Cross River State · RITMAN

173

Cut-off (2026)

Coal City University

Enugu State · CCU

173

Cut-off (2026)

Obong University

Akwa Ibom State · OBONG

174

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University, Gashua

Yobe State · FUGASHUA

175

Cut-off (2026)

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Sokoto State · UDUS

175

Cut-off (2026)

Renaissance University

Enugu State · RUC

175

Cut-off (2026)

University of Calabar

Cross River State · UNICAL

176

Cut-off (2026)

Michael and Cecilia Ibru University

Delta State · MCIU

176

Cut-off (2026)

Cross River University of Technology

Cross River State · CRUTECH

176

Cut-off (2026)

Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil

Kano State · KUST

178

Cut-off (2026)

Imo State University

Imo State · IMSU

178

Cut-off (2026)

National Open University of Nigeria

FCT (Abuja) State · NOUN

179

Cut-off (2026)

Trinity University

Lagos State · TU

179

Cut-off (2026)

Adamawa State University, Mubi

Adamawa State · ADSU

179

Cut-off (2026)

Hensmor University

Edo State · HENSMOR

179

Cut-off (2026)

Nigerian Defence Academy

Kaduna State · NDA

179

Cut-off (2026)

Igbinedion University

Edo State · IUO

179

Cut-off (2026)

Benue State University

Benue State · BSU

180

Cut-off (2026)

Adekunle Ajasin University

Ondo State · AAUA

180

Cut-off (2026)

Osun State University

Osun State · UNIOSUN

180

Cut-off (2026)

Redeemer's University

Osun State · RUN

180

Cut-off (2026)

Godfrey Okoye University

Enugu State · GOUNI

180

Cut-off (2026)

Mountain Top University

Ogun State · MTU

180

Cut-off (2026)

Air Force Institute of Technology

Kaduna State · AFIT

181

Cut-off (2026)

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai

Niger State · IBBUL

181

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University of Technology, Owerri

Imo State · FUTO

182

Cut-off (2026)

McPherson University

Ogun State · MCPHERSON

182

Cut-off (2026)

Rivers State University of Science and Technology

Rivers State · RIVERSTECH

182

Cut-off (2026)

Oyo State Technical University

Oyo State · TECHU

182

Cut-off (2026)

University of Jos

Plateau State · UNIJOS

182

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University Lokoja

Kogi State · FULOKOJA

182

Cut-off (2026)

Ambrose Alli University

Edo State · AAU

182

Cut-off (2026)

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

Abia State · MOUAU

183

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University Kashere

Gombe State · FUKASHERE

183

Cut-off (2026)

Southwestern University

Ogun State · SWUN

183

Cut-off (2026)

Kaduna State University

Kaduna State · KASU

184

Cut-off (2026)

Arthur Jarvis University

Akwa Ibom State · AJU

184

Cut-off (2026)

Umaru Musa Yar'adua University

Katsina State · UMYU

184

Cut-off (2026)

Precious Cornerstone University

Oyo State · PCU

184

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University, Otuoke

Bayelsa State · FUOTUOKE

185

Cut-off (2026)

University of Abuja

FCT (Abuja) State · UNIABUJA

185

Cut-off (2026)

Al-Hikmah University

Kwara State · ALHIKMAH

186

Cut-off (2026)

Ebonyi State University

Ebonyi State · EBSU

186

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University Lafia

Nasarawa State · FULAFIA

186

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University of Technology, Minna

Niger State · FUTMINNA

186

Cut-off (2026)

Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences

Lagos State · EKOUNI

187

Cut-off (2026)

American University of Nigeria

Adamawa State · AUN

187

Cut-off (2026)

Crescent University

Ogun State · CUAB

188

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University Gusau

Zamfara State · FUGUSAU

188

Cut-off (2026)

Crawford University

Ogun State · CRAWFORD

189

Cut-off (2026)

Chrisland University

Ogun State · CHRISLAND

189

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

Delta State · FUPRE

190

Cut-off (2026)

Crown Hill University

Kwara State · CHU

191

Cut-off (2026)

Paul University

Anambra State · PAULUNI

191

Cut-off (2026)

Bowen University

Osun State · BOWEN

191

Cut-off (2026)

Yobe State University

Yobe State · YSU

192

Cut-off (2026)

Enugu State University of Science and Technology

Enugu State · ESUT

192

Cut-off (2026)

Sokoto State University

Sokoto State · SSU

192

Cut-off (2026)

Kwararafa University

Taraba State · KWARAVARSITY

192

Cut-off (2026)

Olabisi Onabanjo University

Ogun State · OOU

193

Cut-off (2026)

Westland University

Osun State · WESTLAND

193

Cut-off (2026)

Gombe State University

Gombe State · GSU

193

Cut-off (2026)

Veritas University

FCT (Abuja) State · VERITAS

194

Cut-off (2026)

Evangel University

Ebonyi State · EVANGEL

194

Cut-off (2026)

Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko

Delta State · NMU

195

Cut-off (2026)

University of Lagos

Lagos State · UNILAG

195

Cut-off (2026)

Spiritan University, Nneochi

Abia State · SPU

195

Cut-off (2026)

Wellspring University

Edo State · WUB

196

Cut-off (2026)

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Oyo State · LAUTECH

196

Cut-off (2026)

Tai Solarin University of Education

Ogun State · TASUED

196

Cut-off (2026)

Taraba State University

Taraba State · TSU

196

Cut-off (2026)

Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa

Jigawa State · SLU

197

Cut-off (2026)

Abia State University

Abia State · ABSU

198

Cut-off (2026)

Lagos State University

Lagos State · LASU

203

Cut-off (2026)

Covenant University

Ogun State · CU

212

Cut-off (2026)

Afe Babalola University

Ekiti State · ABUAD

213

Cut-off (2026)

University of Ilorin

Kwara State · UNILORIN

221

Cut-off (2026)

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Enugu State · UNN

223

Cut-off (2026)

Obafemi Awolowo University

Osun State · OAU

230

Cut-off (2026)

University of Benin

Edo State · UNIBEN

241

Cut-off (2026)

Can I study Computer Science with 240?

Can I study Computer Science with 250?

Can I study Computer Science with 270?