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Sciences cut off marks 2026/2027

Science programmes span Computer Science, the natural sciences, Mathematics and Architecture. Computer Science consistently sits at the top of the science tier nationally, with strong demand from candidates entering Nigeria's growing technology sector.

Courses in this category

Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Sciences

A four-year programme covering agricultural extension, rural sociology and farmer education.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Agricultural Science

Sciences

A five-year programme covering crop science, animal science, soil science and agricultural economics.

Duration
5 years
National min
180

Anatomy

Sciences

A four-year programme covering human and comparative body structure.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Animal Science

Sciences

A four-year programme covering livestock production, nutrition and animal breeding.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Aquaculture and Fisheries Management

Sciences

A four-year programme covering fish farming, aquatic resource management and aquaculture.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Architecture

Sciences

A five-year programme covering building design, drawing and the built environment.

Duration
5 years
National min
180

Artificial Intelligence

Sciences

A four-year programme covering machine learning, AI systems and intelligent applications.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Biochemistry

Sciences

A four-year programme covering molecular biology, metabolism and biomolecules.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Biotechnology

Sciences

A four-year programme blending biology, chemistry and engineering for industrial applications.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Botany

Sciences

A four-year programme covering plant biology, ecology and applied botany.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Building Technology

Sciences

A five-year programme covering construction technology, building services and project supervision.

Duration
5 years
National min
180

Chemistry

Sciences

A four-year programme covering organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Computer Science

Sciences

A four-year programme covering software, algorithms, data and computing systems.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Crop Science

Sciences

A four-year programme covering crop production, plant breeding and soil management.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Cybersecurity

Sciences

A four-year programme covering information security, ethical hacking and cyber defence.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Data Science

Sciences

A four-year programme covering data analytics, machine learning and statistical modelling.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Environmental Management

Sciences

A four-year programme covering environmental science, sustainability and policy.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Sciences

A four-year programme covering aquatic resources, fish biology and aquaculture.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Food Science and Technology

Sciences

A four-year programme covering food processing, preservation and product development.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Forestry and Wildlife

Sciences

A four-year programme covering forest ecology, wildlife management and conservation.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Genetics

Sciences

A four-year programme covering heredity, molecular genetics and genetic technologies.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Geographic Information Systems

Sciences

A four-year programme covering GIS, remote sensing and spatial analysis.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Geology

Sciences

A four-year programme covering rocks, minerals, earth structure and resource geology.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Geophysics

Sciences

A four-year programme covering applied physics to earth, seismology and exploration.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Industrial Chemistry

Sciences

A four-year programme covering applied chemistry for manufacturing and industry.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Industrial Mathematics

Sciences

A four-year programme applying mathematics to industry and business problems.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Information Technology

Sciences

A four-year programme covering IT systems, networks and applied computing.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Marine Biology

Sciences

A four-year programme covering marine ecosystems, oceanography and aquatic biology.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Mathematics

Sciences

A four-year programme covering pure mathematics, applied mathematics and computational methods.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Microbiology

Sciences

A four-year programme covering microorganisms, infection, immunology and applied microbiology.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Physics

Sciences

A four-year programme covering classical, modern and applied physics.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Physiology

Sciences

A four-year programme covering the function of organs and body systems.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Pure and Applied Mathematics

Sciences

A four-year programme covering theoretical and applied mathematical methods.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Quantity Surveying

Sciences

A five-year programme covering construction cost estimation, contract management and procurement.

Duration
5 years
National min
180

Soil Science

Sciences

A four-year programme covering soil chemistry, fertility and land management.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Statistics

Sciences

A four-year programme covering probability, inference, modelling and data analysis.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Surveying and Geoinformatics

Sciences

A five-year programme covering land surveying, GIS and geospatial technology.

Duration
5 years
National min
180

Urban and Regional Planning

Sciences

A five-year programme covering urban design, land use planning and environmental policy.

Duration
5 years
National min
180

Wildlife and Ecology

Sciences

A four-year programme covering wildlife biology, conservation and ecology.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Zoology

Sciences

A four-year programme covering animal biology, behaviour and ecology.

Duration
4 years
National min
180

Average cut-offs by course, 2026

CourseLowestAverageHighest
Architecture238245.1261
Biotechnology224232.5246
Computer Science214228247
Microbiology219227.7248
Biochemistry217226.1246
Statistics212221.2239
Mathematics205215.8235
Physics204213.9233
Chemistry201213.4232
Agricultural Science197205.3224

Top institutions for sciences courses

#InstitutionTypeStateAvg 2026
1UNILAGfederalLagos240.8
2UIfederalOyo238.7
3OAUfederalOsun235.9
4UNNfederalEnugu230
5CUprivateOgun228
6ABUADprivateEkiti227.9
7AUNprivateAdamawa227.4
8PAUprivateLagos227.3
9NDAfederalKaduna226.9
10FUTMINNAfederalNiger225.3

Ranking based on institution-level average UTME cut-off across sciences programmes in this guide for the 2026 cycle. Of 50 institutions tracked, those listed above offer at least one programme in the category.

Common questions

What is the average UTME cut-off for Sciences courses in 2026?

Across the 40 Sciences courses tracked in this guide, the 2026 cut-offs range from 197 to 261. The average across the category sits at 223.

Which Nigerian university has the highest cut-off in Sciences for 2026?

UNILAG runs the highest average cut-off for Sciences programmes in this guide at 240.8, followed by UI and OAU.

What subjects do I need for Sciences courses?

Subject combinations vary by course within the Sciences category, but typically include English Language as a constant alongside subject-specific requirements. Check the specific course page for the required UTME and O'level subjects.

Are Sciences courses competitive in Nigeria?

Science programmes span Computer Science, the natural sciences, Mathematics and Architecture. Computer Science consistently sits at the top of the science tier nationally, with strong demand from candidates entering Nigeria's growing technology sector.