Redeemer's University is a Christian private university in Ede, Osun State, owned by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and established in 2005. It has around 4,500 students across a moderate programme catalogue with strong sciences and management disciplines.
RUN's general cut-off mark for 2026/2027 is 180, with course-specific cut-offs ranging from 180 (Chemistry) to 210 (Accounting). Located in Ede, Osun, Redeemer's University is a private university with 0 faculties and was founded in 2005.
What changed in the 2026 cycle
For the 2026 cycle, Redeemer's University tightened its admission floor, with course-specific cut-off marks tracking the national trend.
The institution's most competitive programmes are Accounting (210), Architecture (200) and Computer Science (200). Accounting sits at the ceiling for RUN, with candidates scoring below 210 effectively shut out of that programme. On the other end, Statistics (180), Public Administration (180) and Physics (180) offer the most accessible entry points at the institution.
Year-on-year, the institution's overall average rose by 191.1 points, consistent with the national pattern of rising cut-offs at top federal universities.
2026 cut off marks at RUN
| Course | Category | 2026 UTME | 2025 UTME | Change | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Management | 210 | - | 0 | - |
| Architecture | Sciences | 200 | - | 0 | - |
| Biochemistry | Sciences | 190 | - | 0 | - |
| Biotechnology | Sciences | 190 | - | 0 | - |
| Chemistry | Sciences | 180 | - | 0 | - |
| Computer Science | Sciences | 200 | - | 0 | - |
| Economics | Social Sciences | 200 | - | 0 | - |
| English Language | Arts | 180 | - | 0 | - |
| Estate Management | Management | 190 | - | 0 | - |
| International Relations | Social Sciences | 200 | - | 0 | - |
| Law | Law | 200 | - | 0 | - |
| Mass Communication | Arts | 200 | - | 0 | - |
| Mathematics | Sciences | 180 | - | 0 | - |
| Microbiology | Sciences | 190 | - | 0 | - |
| Physics | Sciences | 180 | - | 0 | - |
| Political Science | Social Sciences | 190 | - | 0 | - |
| Public Administration | Social Sciences | 180 | - | 0 | - |
| Statistics | Sciences | 180 | - | 0 | - |
Faculties and academic structure
Redeemer's University organises its undergraduate programmes across 0 faculties and colleges, with a focused academic structure built around its strongest 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.
How admission works at RUN
UTME requirements. Every applicant to RUN must meet two UTME floors: the JAMB national minimum of 150 and the institution's own general cut-off of 180. The third floor, the course-specific cut-off, is the one that actually decides admission for competitive programmes, with Accounting requiring 210 this cycle. UTME subject combinations must match the chosen programme.
Post-UTME or screening. As a private institution, RUN 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 RUN admissions portal for exact dates each cycle.
The CAPS process. Admission decisions are communicated through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System rather than direct contact with candidates. RUN pushes recommended candidates to CAPS, where each candidate logs in to accept or reject the offer. Multiple admission lists are usually released through the cycle, so candidates who are not on the first list should keep checking.
Acceptance and admission fees. After accepting on CAPS, the candidate has approximately four weeks to settle the acceptance fee through the RUN portal. Missing this deadline forfeits the place. Acceptance and full session fees are billed separately, and private institutions like RUN have distinct fee structures that you should confirm on the official portal.
Matriculation and resumption. The academic year at RUN 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
RUN runs the typical mix of campus facilities Nigerian undergraduates rely on across the academic week, from library and ICT services to sports, worship and welfare.
The library is the most-used academic facility on campus, supplemented by the institution's ICT centre for digital research and the cafeteria as the main daytime gathering point between lectures.
Student accommodation
Student accommodation at RUN runs across three options that candidates and parents should plan for early: on-campus halls, off-campus lodges and short-stay places for visits.
On-campus housing
RUN requires most undergraduates to live in on-campus accommodation, with capacity built to cover the published intake. Bed allocation typically follows a annual lottery so fresh students settle into specific halls before the first semester.
Accommodation costs at RUN 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.
Demand for on-campus hostels at most Nigerian federal universities exceeds supply, so candidates should treat the application as competitive and arrive ready to look at off-campus options if the allocation does not come through.
Off-campus housing
As a private institution that requires on-campus residency for most undergraduates, RUN 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 RUN 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 RUN typically range from ₦0 - ₦0 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, 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. RUN 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.
Watch the institution's scholarship page and your state's ministry of education portal during the admission window for current funding announcements - new schemes appear cycle to cycle.
About the campus
RUN operates from Ede in Osun State. The institution serves Osun State and the surrounding region as the principal university option. The institution traces its founding to 2005.
Like most Nigerian universities, RUN 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.
Students at RUN typically budget for accommodation, food, transport and academic materials as the four main categories. Accommodation is the biggest variable: hostel allocations are competitive and the off-campus market in Ede ranges widely. Prospective candidates should investigate accommodation options as early as the acceptance fee stage.
RUN is a private Christian institution; chapel attendance is part of campus life.
Location and getting there
- 1-4 hours from Lagos and 7-10 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.
Redeemer's University is located in Ede, Osun State, in the South-West geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
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
The 2026 admission window roughly follows the pattern below at RUN. Treat these as planning ranges; the institution's official portal publishes the exact dates as the cycle progresses.
- JAMB UTMEApril to May 2026National examination window for the 2026 admission cycle.
- Post-UTME / screeningRolling, July to SeptemberRUN 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 RUN compares to similar universities
Among private universities of similar size and region, RUN's 2026 average cut-off of 191.1 sits below peer institutions such as MADONNA (209) and LMU (228.6). This places RUN in the accessible tier of universities for the 2026 cycle.
Across the 18 programmes covered, RUN maps to 18/146 of the courses tracked in this guide. Candidates choosing between RUN 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
What is RUN's cut-off mark for 2026?
RUN's general institutional cut-off for 2026 is 180, with course-specific cut-offs ranging from 180 for Statistics to 210 for Accounting. The figure that decides admission is always the course-specific cut-off, not the institutional general cut-off.
Can I change my course or institution to RUN after JAMB?
Yes. JAMB runs a change-of-course and change-of-institution window each cycle through its portal, which lets candidates switch to RUN, or to a different course at RUN, after the UTME. A change is only useful if your UTME score meets RUN's cut-off for the new course, and it attracts a JAMB fee. Confirm the current window on the official JAMB portal before paying.
When does RUN admission for 2026/2027 close?
RUN 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 RUN portal for exact dates.
Does RUN admit candidates from outside its state or region?
Yes. RUN 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.
What courses does RUN offer?
RUN runs 18 of the 146 undergraduate programmes tracked in this guide, including Accounting and Architecture and Statistics. The institution's full programme list also includes diploma, postgraduate and certificate programmes not covered here.
When do I pay the RUN acceptance fee?
Once you accept an admission offer on CAPS, you have a limited window — about four weeks for the 2026 cycle — to pay the RUN acceptance fee through the official portal. If the deadline lapses, the place can revert to the next candidate on the list. Pay promptly after accepting and keep the receipt for registration.
Does RUN offer scholarships or financial support?
Scholarship availability at RUN changes from year to year and should not be assumed. Private universities like RUN commonly run merit and need-based scholarships, and students may also access NELFUND loans. Check the official RUN site for current scholarship calls.
Which courses are easiest to get into at RUN?
The most accessible programmes at RUN for 2026 are Statistics (180), Public Administration (180) and Physics (180), which carry the institution's lowest cut-off marks. They are a realistic target for candidates whose UTME score clears the general cut-off of 180 but falls short of competitive courses such as Accounting.
Is RUN a Christian, Islamic or secular campus?
Redeemer's 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.
What is RUN most competitive course?
Accounting carries the highest 2026 cut-off at RUN at 210. It sits at the competitive ceiling for the institution; candidates scoring below that mark are effectively shut out of the programme and should plan a realistic second choice.
How much are school fees at RUN?
Fee details for RUN should be confirmed on the institution's official portal. Federal universities typically sit at ₦40,000-₦200,000 per session, state universities ₦80,000-₦400,000, and private universities materially higher.
Does RUN 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 RUN 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 RUN site for a current pre-degree or foundation intake before settling for a deferral.