UNIPORT Admission Requirements 2026/2027 | University of Port Harcourt

UNIPORT Admission Requirements 2026/2027

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is one of Nigeria’s major federal universities — positioned in Rivers State’s oil-rich capital, with strong ties to the energy sector and a broad programme offering spanning science, engineering, medicine, law, and arts. Here’s the full breakdown for 2026/2027 admission.

About UNIPORT

Founded in 1975, UNIPORT has grown into a comprehensive university with over 60 academic programmes across multiple colleges and faculties. Its location in Port Harcourt gives it particular strength in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, and geology — courses with direct industry linkages in the Niger Delta. The university also runs Medicine and Surgery through its College of Health Sciences.

O’Level Requirements for UNIPORT

UNIPORT requires five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or GCE O’Level at not more than two sittings. English Language is compulsory across all programmes. Mathematics is required for all science, engineering, education (sciences), and social science courses. The remaining three credits must be relevant to your intended faculty.

UNIPORT JAMB Cutoff Score 2026

UNIPORT’s minimum JAMB cutoff is 180 for most programmes. In practice, departmental screening raises the effective admission threshold. Programme-by-programme benchmarks:

Medicine and Surgery: 250–280 (very competitive; top programme at UNIPORT)
Pharmacy: 230–260
Law (LLB): 220–250
Petroleum Engineering: 200–240
Chemical / Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering: 190–220
Computer Science: 190–220
Accounting / Finance / Economics / Business Admin: 180–210
Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics): 180–200
Mass Communication / Arts / Social Sciences: 180–200
Geology / Geosciences: 190–210

JAMB Subject Combinations for UNIPORT

Medicine and Surgery / Dentistry: Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
Pharmacy / Nursing / Medical Lab Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
Law: Literature-in-English, Government or History, one other arts or social science.
Petroleum Engineering / Chemical / Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
Computer Science / Information Technology: Mathematics, Physics, one other science.
Geology / Geophysics: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Geography.
Accounting / Finance / Economics / Business: Mathematics, Economics, one other commerce or social science.
Mass Communication / English / Theatre: Literature-in-English, Government or History, one other arts.
Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
Architecture: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Geography.

O’Level Requirements by Course Group

Medicine / Dentistry: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics — all credits.
Pharmacy / Nursing: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
Law: English, Literature-in-English, Government, Economics, one other arts/social science.
Engineering (all types): English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, one other science or technical subject.
Petroleum Engineering: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography.
Computer Science: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, one other science.
Geology / Geosciences: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography.
Economics / Finance / Accounting: English, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Accounting, one other.
Architecture: English, Mathematics, Physics, Fine Art or Technical Drawing, one other science.

UNIPORT Post-UTME Screening

UNIPORT’s Post-UTME is a CBT-based screening covering your UTME subjects. Registration is done via uniport.edu.ng/admissions. The portal opens after JAMB result release — typically August — and closes within a few weeks. Your aggregate score combines JAMB and Post-UTME results at a ratio set by the university each year.

Direct Entry at UNIPORT

UNIPORT accepts DE candidates with A’Level passes (minimum two in relevant subjects), ND at Upper Credit or HND. O’Level requirements still apply in full. Apply through JAMB’s DE portal, then register for UNIPORT’s screening at their admissions portal.

Petroleum Engineering — UNIPORT’s Flagship Course

UNIPORT’s Petroleum Engineering programme is one of the most industry-connected courses in Nigerian higher education, with the Niger Delta’s oil industry literally on the university’s doorstep. Graduates regularly enter direct employment with NNPC, Shell, Chevron, Total, and international oilfield services companies like Schlumberger and Halliburton. It’s a competitive programme, but the return on investment is real and measurable. If Petroleum Engineering is your target, UNIPORT is one of the top two schools in Nigeria for it (alongside the University of Ibadan’s programme).