The Nigerian University system is divided into 3 compartments – the Federal, State, and Private Universities. These universities belong to and are coordinated by different bodies and individuals. Federal universities are owned by the federal government while state universities are acquired by the state government and private universities are mostly owned by individuals or religious organizations. The Kogi State University is coordinated and managed by the Kogi state government to help provide higher education opportunities and also contribute to the development of the state by offering a wide range of academic programs and encouraging research and learning.
Kogi State University Portal
Kogi State University, also known as the Prince Abubakar Audu University has its building situated in Anyigba, Kogi State. However, the university portal serves as the digital powerhouse where only the students and other academic staff members can gain access to using their passwords. The university portal allows students to register for courses, get academic information and communication tools, and facilitate their academic and administrative needs. If you have been admitted into the University as a student, you automatically have access to the Kogi State University Portal where you can pay your school fees and access your courses.
Gaining Admission into Kogi State University
To gain admission into the State University, Kogi, you have made the university your preferred choice. Also, you must have written the UTME and post-UTME exams and passed with flying colors. However, there are still other general specific requirements that must be fulfilled before you are considered for admission, they include:
- Candidates must have clocked 16 years of age at the time of application.
- Candidates must have at least 6 credits in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics.
- Candidates must score at least 200 in Jamb.
- Candidates must write the Post-Utme and pass well according to your course of choice.
You can also gain admission into the University through Direct Entry following the requirements:
- Candidates are not expected to write JAMB but must have an OND, HND, NCE, or IJMB certificate.
- Candidates must also pass the post-UTME / screening process.
Cut Off Marks for Accredited Courses in Kogi State University
Cut-off marks depend on the course and faculty you are looking to be a part of. This means that the cut-off mark for a candidate who wants to study law is different from that of a candidate looking to study medicine. However, below are the cutoff marks for various courses within the university:
- Agriculture – 140
- Fisheries & Aquaculture – 140
- Food Science & Technology – 156
- Forestry – 140
- Home sciences – 140
- English Language & LiteraryStudies – 140
- Christian religious knowledge – 140
- History & International Studies – 140
- History & International Studies – 150
- Islamic studies studies – 140
- Philosophy – 140
- Theatre arts – 145
- Education and Biology – 145
- Education and Chemistry – 145
- Education and Mathematics – 150
- Education and CRS – 140
- Education and Economics – 145
- Education and English – 150
- Education and Geography – 140
- Education and Islamic Studies – 140
- Education and Physics – 145
- Education and Social Studies – 140
- Human Kinetics and Health Education – 150
- Education and Administration and Planning – 150
- Law – 200
- Accounting –
- Banking and Finance – 175
- Business Administration – 150
- Public Administration – 175
- Industrial Chemistry – 160
- Biochemistry – 180
- Chemistry – 160
- Computer – 180
- Geology – 180
- Mathematics – 140
- Microbiology – 180
- Physics – 150
- Plant Sciences and Biotechnology – 150
- Statistics – 160
- Economics – 180
- Geography and Planning – 160
- Mass Communication – 180
- Political science – 180
- Sociology – 180
- Human Anatomy – 155
- Human Physiology – 155
While these have been posed to be the cutoff marks for each course offered by the University of Kogi, admission is highly competitive, and meeting these scores doesn’t guarantee acceptance. The university will consider other factors like the number of available slots for your proposed course, the total number of applicants, and possibly additional admission criteria, such as post-UTME or screening exams, depending on the specific department or program. This is why, as a prospective student, you need to be well-prepared and strive to excel beyond the minimum cut-off marks to increase your chances of admission.
Is the Post-UTME form for Kogi State University out?
A new academic year is here and candidates who have picked Kogi State University as their preferred University are on the lookout to see if they can register for the Post-Utme. According to the school, the post-UTME form for the 2023/2024 academic session has been released and screening has already taken place in September. However, if you are planning towards the next academic cycle, you need to be alert to know when forms will be sold. This is after you have made them your first choice of University.
School Fee for Kogi State University
The school fee for students of Kogi State University varies depending on student level and faculty. Currently, the school fee of freshers of the university ranges from N57,000 – N120,000, while for the returning students, it ranges from N27,000 – N45,000. Also, it is important to note that the school fee for new students is exclusive of the acceptance fee and other lesser payments that may be required of them.
We hope that, as a prospective student of KSU, the information provided in this article will help you prepare for the next academic session.
