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Osun State University Admission Requirements and Application Process

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) is a multi-campus university established by the government of the State of Osun to provide high quality tertiary education to residents of the state and beyond. The university has a competitive admission process with set criteria that applicants must meet to be eligible for admission.

This article provides a detailed overview of UNIOSUN’s admission requirements and application process for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission into any of the undergraduate programs at Osun State University, applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

1. Five O’Level Credits

• Applicants are required to have a minimum of five (5) O’Level credits with good grades (Credit pass or above) at not more than two sittings in relevant subjects, including:
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • And three (3) other relevant subjects to the proposed course of study
• For courses like Medicine and Surgery, applicants may be required to have credit passes in subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Candidates awaiting results can also apply but their admission will be provisional till they meet this requirement.

2. UTME Requirement

• In addition to the O’Level requirement, candidates must have sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organized by JAMB for the relevant year of admission.
• They are required to score up to the cut off mark set by the university for their proposed course of study. This cut off mark varies depending on the course.
• For popular courses like Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Law, Accounting, Engineering programs etc., candidates are expected score above average in their UTME.

3. Post-UTME Screening

• After meeting the UTME requirement, candidates are also expected to participate in the university’s post-UTME screening exercise.
• Here, their academic competence is tested with subject-specific written exams, oral interviews or both.
• To be eligible for admission, candidates must score at least 50% of the maximum obtainable score.
• The post-UTME also serves to eliminate candidates without the desired level of academic competence expected for their proposed course of study, regardless of how highly they scored in UTME.

4. Other Entry Requirements

Other entry requirements applicants must satisfy include:

• Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or an equivalent like NECO, NABTEB, WAEC or GCE.
• NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate – For graduate applicants only
• Birth Certificate
• Testimonials – From previous schools attended
• Letter of Reference – From two referees
• A Passport Photograph

Postgraduate Admission Requirements

For admission into any postgraduate program, the following entry requirements must be met:

1. First Degree or Higher National Diploma

• Applicants must have a good first degree from Osun State University or any other recognized university.
• For Master’s programs, applicants are expected to have at least a Second Class Lower Division with a CGPA of 2.50 or above.
• Applicants with Higher National Diploma (HND) may also apply for postgraduate diploma programs. Their HND result must be at Lower Credit level.

2. Master’s Degree Holders

• For Ph.D programs, applicants are required to possess a Master’s degree in relevant disciplines, with a CGPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
• Applicants with professional degrees like MBA, MPA, M.Ed, M.Eng can apply for academic Ph.D programs in related disciplines.

3. Entry Exams

• In addition to having the degree certificate, applicants may be required to take qualifying entry exams and oral interviews before admission is offered.
• This includes GRE, GMAT or other subject-specific exams peculiar to the proposed degree program.

4. Other Requirements

Other postgraduate admission requirements include:

• NYSC Discharge Certificate – For Nigerian graduate applicants
• Birth Certificate
• Testimonials – From previous institutions attended
• Reference Letters – From two referees
• A Passport Photograph

Osun State University Cut Off Marks

While each department and course has its own UTME cut off mark, there is a general minimum cut off mark for admission into Osun State University. This general cut off mark is 160.

However, some competitive courses have higher cut off marks that applicants are required to meet before they can be considered for admission. For example:

Candidates should note that meeting the above requirements does notcompetitive,admission. Admission is competitive and slots are limited. The higher your scores, the higher your chances of securing admission.

How to Apply for Admission on UNIOSUN’s Portal

To apply for undergraduate or postgraduate admission, follow these steps:

1. Visit UNIOSUN’s Admission Portal

• Go to UNIOSUN’s admission portal via: https://admission.uniosun.edu.ng/
• If you already have a profile, log in. If not, click on the “Register” link to create a profile.

2. Select Desired Admission Type

• After logging in, the admission types available are: “UTME Admission” and “Direct Entry Admission”.
• Click the desired admission type to proceed.

3. Fill Application Form

• You will be required to fill an online application form.
• Supply accurate details in the required fields which include your personal data, O’ level details, JAMB details (for UTME admission), choice of course/department, parents/guardian’s details etc.
• Crosscheck all details entered before final submission.

4. Upload Documents

• As part of the application process, you will need to upload scanned copies of the required documents.
• This includes your passport photograph, birth certificate, SSCE result, other credentials, etc. in acceptable file formats.

5. Make Payment

• To complete the application process, pay an application fee (as indicated by the portal) via the available payment options on the portal.
• Save a copy of payment receipt.

Application Deadline Dates

Application forms for UNISOUN’s undergraduate and postgraduate admissions are usually released around the following periods while deadline dates vary from year to year.

• Undergraduate: Forms available from March. Deadline for application usually end of August.
• Postgraduate: Forms available from January. Deadline usually end of April yearly.

Confirm deadline date for any session on the university portal while starting your application. Note that late applications are not accepted.

Conclusion

Meeting the above Osun State University admission requirements in full is mandatory for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.

In addition, early application is highly essential due to competitiveness and limited admission slots.

Candidates are advised to apply immediately after the admission portal opens and endeavor to score significantly above the general UTME cut off marks for their proposed course of study.

This boosts their chances of securing admission.

FAQs

Does UNIOSUN accept awaiting result?

Yes, UNIOSUN allows awaiting results during application. However, such candidates will only be admitted on a provisional basis. Their admission status is only confirmed after they upload evidence of meeting the O’level criteria.

What is UNIOSUN’s post UTME cut off mark?

The post UTME cut off mark is 50% – Candidates must score at least 50% of the maximum obtainable scores in their post screening exams/interviews to be eligible for provisional admission.

When does UNIOSUN release admission list?

Admission lists are usually released in batches starting from the end of August for undergraduate admissions while postgraduate admission lists may be released towards the end of May/June or thereabout.

How can an admission offer from UNIOSUN be accessed?

To access an admission offer from UNIOSUN, simply login to the admission portal. Go to the admission status menu, where information on admission status is published. Offers can be printed out from there once released.

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