Does MADONNA offer Public Administration?
MADONNA does not offer Public Administration as an undergraduate JAMB UTME programme for 2026.
MADONNA's current catalogue does not include Public Administration for the 2026 cycle. The reason is institutional focus or NUC accreditation rather than candidate demand.
Candidates targeting Public Administration have 55 institutions in this guide to consider. The most accessible 2026 cut-offs sit at AKSU (170), AAUE (180), UNIOSUN (180), while the nearest option in Anambra State is UNIZIK.
Where you can study Public Administration instead
| Institution | State | Type | 2026 UTME |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIZIK | Anambra (same state) | federal | 226 |
| AKSU | Akwa Ibom | state | 170 |
| AAUE | Edo | state | 180 |
| UNIOSUN | Osun | state | 180 |
| RUN | Osun | private | 180 |
| UNIJOS | Plateau | federal | 180 |
| UNIMAID | Borno | federal | 180 |
| UNIUYO | Akwa Ibom | federal | 190 |
| NOUN | FCT | federal | 210 |
| FUBK | Kebbi | federal | 215 |
| FUOtuoke | Bayelsa | federal | 215 |
| FUWukari | Taraba | federal | 215 |
| FUGashua | Yobe | federal | 217 |
| FUNAAB | Ogun | federal | 217 |
| OOU | Ogun | state | 218 |
| AAUA | Ondo | state | 219 |
| EKSU | Ekiti | state | 219 |
| FUKashere | Gombe | federal | 219 |
| KSU | Kogi | state | 219 |
| UNIABUJA | FCT | federal | 219 |
| FUDMA | Katsina | federal | 220 |
| FUOYE | Ekiti | federal | 220 |
| ABSU | Abia | state | 221 |
| DELSU | Delta | state | 221 |
| EBSU | Ebonyi | state | 221 |
| FUGusau | Zamfara | federal | 221 |
| FULokoja | Kogi | federal | 221 |
| KWASU | Kwara | state | 221 |
| UNICAL | Cross River | federal | 221 |
| ATBU | Bauchi | federal | 222 |
| FULafia | Nasarawa | federal | 222 |
| LASU | Lagos | state | 222 |
| RSU | Rivers | state | 222 |
| BOWEN | Osun | private | 223 |
| IMSU | Imo | state | 223 |
| UDUSOK | Sokoto | federal | 224 |
| FUTMINNA | Niger | federal | 225 |
| MOUAU | Abia | federal | 225 |
| UNIBEN | Edo | federal | 225 |
| ABU | Kaduna | federal | 226 |
| UNIPORT | Rivers | federal | 226 |
| ABUAD | Ekiti | private | 227 |
| FUTO | Imo | federal | 227 |
| UNILORIN | Kwara | federal | 227 |
| BU | Ogun | private | 228 |
| BUK | Kano | federal | 228 |
| CU | Ogun | private | 228 |
| NDA | Kaduna | federal | 228 |
| LMU | Kwara | private | 230 |
| AUN | Adamawa | private | 231 |
| PAU | Lagos | private | 232 |
| OAU | Osun | federal | 236 |
| UNN | Enugu | federal | 237 |
| UNILAG | Lagos | federal | 242 |
| UI | Oyo | federal | 243 |
What MADONNA offers instead
MADONNA runs related programmes that share career territory with Public Administration. Economics is the closest match at this institution, with cut-offs from 200 for the 2026 cycle.
Switching institutions for a specific course is a common path in the Nigerian admission system. The change-of-institution window during the JAMB cycle lets candidates pivot before the post-UTME stage, and many candidates carry their first-choice score across to a more suitable institution.
Related programmes at MADONNA
Why some universities do not offer every course
Not every Nigerian university offers every JAMB-listed course. Universities are either comprehensive, covering most disciplines, or specialised, focusing on a narrower range such as technology, agriculture or theology.
The National Universities Commission accredits each programme separately, and the absence of a course in an institution's catalogue usually reflects either the institution's strategic focus or the fact that the NUC has not yet approved that specific programme for the institution. MADONNA's current catalogue is shaped by the institution's strategic focus and the programmes the NUC has accredited so far which is why Public Administration sits outside the MADONNA undergraduate offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does MADONNA offer Public Administration for postgraduate study?
Public Administration is not currently in the MADONNA undergraduate catalogue tracked in this guide. Postgraduate availability is a separate question handled by the institution's school of postgraduate studies, and should be confirmed on the official MADONNA portal.
When might MADONNA add Public Administration to its programmes?
New undergraduate programmes require National Universities Commission accreditation and the development of curricula, faculty and infrastructure. There is no public timeline for MADONNA adding Public Administration, and candidates targeting the course should plan around institutions that already offer it.
What is the closest alternative to Public Administration at MADONNA?
Economics at MADONNA is the closest related programme in the current catalogue. It shares the social-sciences foundation with Public Administration, and may suit candidates with related career goals.
How do I check NUC-approved courses at MADONNA?
The National Universities Commission publishes the full list of accredited programmes at each Nigerian university. Use the NUC database or the official MADONNA admissions portal to confirm the latest accredited programmes before applying for any course.
Can I transfer to study Public Administration elsewhere after starting at MADONNA?
Inter-university transfers in Nigeria are possible but bureaucratic, and typically require strong academic standing in the first year. A cleaner route is to apply directly to an institution that offers Public Administration, either as a first choice from the start or via the change-of-institution window during the JAMB admission cycle.