Landmark University (LMU) is a private university located in Omu-Aran, Kwara State. Founded in 2011, it admits candidates through the JAMB UTME and an internal screening or aptitude test rather than a points-based post-UTME.
LMU's general cut-off mark for 2026/2027 is 180, with course-specific cut-offs ranging from 212 (Agricultural Science) to 242 (Electrical and Electronic Engineering). Located in Omu-Aran, Kwara, Landmark University is a private university with 8 faculties and was founded in 2011.
What changed in the 2026 cycle
Across the 18 programmes LMU runs in our guide, the 2026 average cut-off settled at 228.6, a touch higher than 2025.
The institution's most competitive programmes are Electrical and Electronic Engineering (242), Economics (240) and Civil Engineering (239). Electrical and Electronic Engineering sits at the ceiling for LMU, with candidates scoring below 242 effectively shut out of that programme. On the other end, Agricultural Science (212), Physics (214) and Chemistry (215) remain the most reachable options.
Against 2025, the average rose by 5.2 points, consistent with the stronger pool of high-scoring candidates JAMB recorded nationally.
2026 cut off marks at LMU
| Course | Category | 2026 UTME | 2025 UTME | Change | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Management | 235 | 231 | +4 | 71.4 |
| Agricultural Science | Sciences | 212 | 207 | +5 | 68.5 |
| Biochemistry | Sciences | 230 | 224 | +6 | 70.8 |
| Biotechnology | Sciences | 229 | 226 | +3 | 70.6 |
| Chemistry | Sciences | 215 | 211 | +4 | 68.9 |
| Civil Engineering | Engineering | 239 | 235 | +4 | 71.9 |
| Computer Science | Sciences | 229 | 223 | +6 | 70.6 |
| Economics | Social Sciences | 240 | 234 | +6 | 72.0 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Engineering | 242 | 239 | +3 | 72.3 |
| English Language | Arts | 226 | 223 | +3 | 70.3 |
| Estate Management | Management | 228 | 221 | +7 | 70.5 |
| Mathematics | Sciences | 220 | 213 | +7 | 69.5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Engineering | 236 | 230 | +6 | 71.5 |
| Microbiology | Sciences | 231 | 224 | +7 | 70.9 |
| Physics | Sciences | 214 | 207 | +7 | 68.8 |
| Political Science | Social Sciences | 233 | 230 | +3 | 71.1 |
| Public Administration | Social Sciences | 230 | 225 | +5 | 70.8 |
| Statistics | Sciences | 225 | 218 | +7 | 70.1 |
Faculties and academic structure
LMU runs 8 faculties and colleges between which its undergraduate programmes are spread, offering a broad set of faculties covering most major disciplines.
The faculty is the administrative parent, but the department is the academic home. Cut-off marks, post-UTME screening and graduation requirements all sit with the department, not the wider faculty.
The Faculty of Engineering anchors the technical side of the institution, with COREN-accredited programmes that include the Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) as a graduation requirement.
How admission works at LMU
UTME requirements. Candidates must clear the JAMB national minimum of 150 and the LMU institutional cut-off of 180 to be considered for any programme. Each course then sets its own threshold above the general cut-off, with competitive programmes such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering demanding 242 or higher. Candidates must also sit the correct UTME subject combination for their chosen course; a mismatch leads to disqualification regardless of how strong the score is.
Post-UTME or screening. As a private institution, LMU typically replaces the traditional post-UTME with an internal aptitude test, interview or documents check rather than a points-based ranking exam. The screening usually opens shortly after JAMB releases results and runs through the early part of the admission window. Candidates should monitor the official LMU admissions portal for exact dates each cycle.
The CAPS process. Once aggregates are calculated, LMU uploads admission recommendations to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Candidates check their CAPS profile to find offers, accept or reject within the deadline and proceed to acceptance fee payment. Admission lists usually drop in waves rather than all at once, so the absence of an offer on the first list does not end your chances.
Acceptance and admission fees. After accepting on CAPS, the candidate has approximately four weeks to settle the acceptance fee through the LMU portal. Missing this deadline forfeits the place. Acceptance and full session fees are billed separately, and private institutions like LMU have distinct fee structures that you should confirm on the official portal.
Matriculation and resumption. The academic year at LMU usually opens in late September or early October, depending on the cycle. Registration runs through the first weeks of resumption, followed by matriculation. Late arrivals risk losing slots in oversubscribed courses or paying late-registration fines, so candidates should treat the resumption date as fixed.
Campus facilities
The campus facilities at LMU cover the practical needs of a full undergraduate cycle: study spaces, sports, worship, ICT and basic health services.
The engineering workshops support practicals across the civil, mechanical and electrical programmes, with COREN-accreditation requirements tied to lab equipment and supervision capacity.
Student accommodation
Accommodation is one of the most-asked questions about LMU, and the honest answer is that it sits across three layers: on-campus hostels, off-campus lodges and short-stay options for visiting families.
On-campus housing
LMU requires most undergraduates to live in on-campus accommodation, with capacity built to cover the published intake. Bed allocation typically follows a priority for fresh-year intakes so fresh students settle into specific halls before the first semester.
Accommodation costs at LMU are typically bundled into the published fees rather than billed separately. The fee includes feeding plans, utilities and basic upkeep, which is part of the reason private-university fee structures sit materially higher than federal equivalents.
Because hostel demand exceeds supply at most federal universities, many students treat the application as a backup plan rather than the default option, with off-campus arrangements organised in parallel.
Off-campus housing
As a private institution that requires on-campus residency for most undergraduates, LMU does not have a substantial off-campus student rental market. The few exceptions are postgraduate students and final-year undergraduates with explicit approval to live outside.
Visiting families looking for short-stay accommodation near LMU typically choose hotels in the surrounding town. Prices vary by season, and a major travel app gives the current options at a glance.
For visiting parents
Visiting parents typically book hotels near the main campus gate. Federal university towns generally have a mix of basic and mid-range hotels at ₦15,000 to ₦40,000 per night, with higher options in the major cities such as Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Travel apps such as Booking.com and Hotels.ng list current options and rates, which we deliberately do not republish here because they change frequently.
School fees and cost of attendance
Private-university fees at LMU typically range from ₦1,100,000 - ₦2,000,000 per session. The figure usually bundles accommodation, feeding and faculty dues, which is part of the reason private session costs sit materially higher than federal equivalents.
Additional one-off costs
Beyond the headline session fee, fresh-intake students typically pay an acceptance fee in the ₦100,000 - ₦200,000 one-off range, an ID card and matriculation fee, faculty and departmental dues, and (for science and engineering programmes) laboratory or studio fees billed by the department.
Add a budget for course materials, transport, lodging deposit if going off-campus, and miscellaneous administrative payments through the first semester. Year-one costs are almost always the highest in a four-year cycle because so much of the spend is one-off.
Funding options
Eligible Nigerian undergraduates can apply to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which provides interest-free loans repayable after graduation and a grace period. LMU also publishes its own scholarship schemes from time to time for high-performing intakes, and several state governments offer indigene-specific scholarships through the state scholarship board.
Federal and corporate scholarships open during the admission cycle each year; candidates should monitor the institution's scholarship page and the relevant state ministry of education portal once admission is secured.
About the campus
LMU operates from Omu-Aran in Kwara State. Ilorin sits on a major north-south road junction in the middle belt. The institution traces its founding to 2011.
Like most Nigerian universities, LMU groups its programmes into faculties or colleges, each with its own dean and academic structure. Candidates apply to a specific programme within a faculty rather than to the university at large, which is why the course-specific cut-off matters more than any single institutional figure.
Cost of living in Omu-Aran for students depends heavily on accommodation choices. On-campus hostels, where available, offer the most predictable monthly cost, while off-campus rentals in student neighbourhoods near LMU run higher but with more flexibility. Transport, food and study materials should be factored into any honest student budget for Omu-Aran.
Landmark University is a private Christian institution affiliated with Living Faith Church Worldwide. Chapel attendance and Christian-tradition observances are part of campus life.
Location and getting there
- 5-8 hours from Lagos and 2-5 hours from Abuja by road
- Inter-state coach services such as ABC Transport, GUO and the Young Shall Grow Motors operate routes to most state capitals. Flights are available to Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and a handful of state airports.
The institution sits in Omu-Aran, Kwara State (North-Central Nigeria), within reach of the regional commercial centres of its zone.
For inter-state travel, most students rely on a mix of buses and shared taxis, with occasional flights for the bigger inter-zone moves.
Application calendar
Concrete dates for the 2026 cycle are still being confirmed by individual institutions and JAMB. The windows below reflect typical patterns for LMU and the federal cycle as a whole.
- JAMB UTMEApril to May 2026National examination window for the 2026 admission cycle.
- Post-UTME / screeningRolling, July to SeptemberLMU runs internal screening on a rolling basis.
- First CAPS admission listAugust to September 2026Initial admission recommendations appear on CAPS after screening.
- Acceptance fee deadline4 weeks from offerConfirmed window for the 2026 cycle. Missing it forfeits the place.
- Resumption for fresh intakeLate September to mid-October 2026Matriculation follows resumption by a few weeks.
How LMU compares to similar universities
Among private universities of similar size and region, LMU's 2026 average cut-off of 228.6 sits below peer institutions such as BOWEN (232.8) and BU (234.2). This places LMU in the mid-tier of universities for the 2026 cycle.
Across the 18 programmes covered, LMU maps to 18/146 of the courses tracked in this guide. Candidates choosing between LMU and a peer institution should compare the specific course cut-off, not just the institutional average, because course-level differences often outweigh institution-level ones.
Frequently asked questions
Does LMU use the JAMB national cut-off or its own cut-off?
Both apply. Every candidate must first clear the JAMB national minimum of 150, then LMU's own institutional cut-off of 180, and finally the course-specific cut-off, which is set above the general figure for competitive programmes. The course-specific cut-off is the one that actually decides admission, so meeting the national minimum alone is not enough.
Has LMU's cut-off gone up or down since 2025?
Compared with 2025, LMU's average cut-off rose by about 5.2 points, moving from 223.4 to 228.6. A rising average usually reflects a stronger pool of high-scoring candidates. Course-level figures still move independently of the institutional average.
When does LMU admission for 2026/2027 close?
LMU does not publish a single fixed closing date far in advance; the admission window follows the national JAMB cycle, running from the release of UTME results through to the final admission list months later. Post-UTME registration closes much earlier, often within two to three weeks of opening. Treat the post-UTME deadline as the real cut-off and monitor the official LMU portal for exact dates.
Does LMU admit candidates from outside its state or region?
Yes. LMU admits candidates nationwide; as a private university it admits on merit from any state without an indigene or catchment restriction. Your state of origin does not bar you from applying.
How do I pay LMU fees once admitted?
LMU fee payments are made through the official institution portal, usually via a Remita or bank-integrated payment that generates a receipt for course registration. Avoid paying any fee through unofficial agents or third parties. The portal also confirms which charges are due at each stage, so rely on it rather than informal information.
Does LMU offer scholarships or financial support?
Scholarship availability at LMU changes from year to year and should not be assumed. Private universities like LMU commonly run merit and need-based scholarships, and students may also access NELFUND loans. Check the official LMU site for current scholarship calls.
What aggregate score does LMU use to decide admission?
LMU ranks candidates on an aggregate that combines the UTME score with the post-UTME or screening result, and at many institutions O'level grades as well. As a private institution, LMU may weight an internal aptitude test or interview rather than a public post-UTME exam. Admission goes to the highest aggregates within the available places, so a strong UTME score alone does not guarantee a place.
Does LMU require a specific UTME subject combination?
Yes. The UTME subject combination is fixed by JAMB for each course and applies at LMU the same as elsewhere — every candidate sits English plus three subjects relevant to the chosen programme. Choosing the wrong combination at JAMB registration effectively disqualifies you before screening, so confirm the correct four subjects for your course before registering.
Is LMU a Christian, Islamic or secular campus?
Landmark University is a private Christian institution. Chapel attendance and Christian-tradition observances are part of campus life, and the campus does not host an on-site mosque. Candidates of any faith are admitted, but should expect the Christian campus character.
Does LMU run a foundation or pre-degree programme?
Many Nigerian universities run a foundation, pre-degree or JUPEB programme that offers a route into 100 or 200 level, and LMU may operate one depending on the cycle. These programmes are separate from the UTME route and have their own application and fees. If your UTME score falls short of the cut-off, check the official LMU site for a current pre-degree or foundation intake before settling for a deferral.
What documents do I need for LMU screening?
For post-UTME or screening at LMU, candidates typically present the JAMB UTME result slip, the JAMB admission letter once issued, O'level result(s), a birth certificate or age declaration, recent passport photographs and a means of identification. Private universities often add a school-leaving testimonial and a medical report. Confirm the exact checklist on the official LMU portal before screening day.
Where is LMU located and how do I get there?
LMU's main campus is in Omu-Aran, Kwara State. Travel by road from major cities runs 5-8 hours from lagos and 2-5 hours from abuja by road. Inter-state buses and shared taxis operate to most state capitals; flights serve Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and several state airports.