AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY OPENS 2026/2027 SUPPLEMENTARY POST-UTME APPLICATION, LISTS AVAILABLE COURSES

The Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has announced the commencement of applications for its 2026/2027 supplementary Post-UTME admission exercise.

The exercise is open to qualified candidates seeking admission into available undergraduate programmes at the university’s Ikot Akpaden campus.

According to the university, eligible candidates who wish to be considered for supplementary admission are encouraged to review the available programmes and complete their online registration within the stipulated period.

AKSU SUPPLEMENTARY POST-UTME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the 2026/2027 supplementary Post-UTME admission exercise, candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. They must have chosen Akwa Ibom State University as their first-choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
   1. They must have scored a minimum of 150 in the 2026 UTME.
   2. They must satisfy the relevant admission requirements for their preferred programmes.

Eligible candidates are encouraged to consider the available programmes listed below when making their admission choices.

LIST OF AVAILABLE COURSES FOR AKSU SUPPLEMENTARY ADMISSION

The university has listed programmes across several faculties for the supplementary admission exercise.

1. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics and Extension
  • Agribusiness
  • Animal Science
  • Crop Science
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Soil Science

2. Faculty of Administration and Management

• Entrepreneurship
  • Hospitality Management and Tourism
  • Local Government and Development Studies
  • Project Management
  • Taxation

3. Faculty of Architecture

• Architecture

4. Faculty of Arts

• French
  • History
  • Music
  • Religious Studies

5. Faculty of Biological Sciences

• Botany
  • Marine Biology
  • Zoology

6. Faculty of Education

• Computer Science Education
  • Education and Mathematics
  • Education and Physics
  • Education and Chemistry
  • Education and Integrated Science
  • Guidance and Counselling

7. Faculty of Engineering

• Agricultural Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering

8. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Building
  • Estate Management
  • Fine and Applied Arts
  • Surveying and Geoinformatics
  • Urban and Regional Planning

9. Faculty of Health Sciences

• Water Sanitation and Hygiene

10. Faculty of Physical Sciences

• Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Geology
  • Industrial Chemistry

11. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Criminology and Security Studies
  • Intelligence and Security Studies
  • International Relations
  • Library and Information Science
  • Peace and Conflict Resolution
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Sociology and Anthropology

Candidates should confirm that their UTME subject combination and O’Level qualifications meet the admission requirements for their chosen programmes before applying.

AKSU SUPPLEMENTARY POST-UTME REGISTRATION PERIOD

The university has announced the following registration schedule:

• Registration opens: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  • Registration closes: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
  • Registration fee: ₦2,000, excluding bank charges

Interested candidates are advised to complete the application before the deadline. Candidates who fail to register within the stipulated period will not be considered for admission through this exercise.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR AKSU SCREENING

Candidates are required to provide the following documents during the 2026/2027 screening exercise:

1. 2026 UTME result slip.
   1. Birth certificate.
   2. Certificate of Origin.
   3. AKSU Post-UTME Registration Confirmation Slip for 2026.

Applicants should ensure that the required documents are available and that the information provided during registration is accurate.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AKSU SUPPLEMENTARY POST-UTME

Interested candidates should follow these steps to complete their registration:

1. Visit the official AKSU application portal: https://www.aksu.edu.ng/app
   1. Click on “START NOW.”
   2. Click on “Enrol.”
   3. Select “PUTME.”
   4. Enter your JAMB Registration Number.
   5. Click the arrow button to verify your details and continue.
   6. Pay the ₦2,000 registration fee, excluding bank charges.
   7. Complete payment using a debit card or bank transfer.
   8. Continue with the registration process.
   9. Upload scanned copies of the required documents in JPG format. Each file must be between 120KB and 150KB.
   10. Preview the information entered and confirm that all details are correct.
   11. Click “Finish” to generate your registration confirmation slip.

Candidates are advised to keep a copy of their confirmation slip after completing the application.

AKSU TUITION FEE EXEMPTIONS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to the supplementary admission exercise, Akwa Ibom State University has announced tuition fee exemptions and scholarship opportunities for newly admitted students in selected programmes.

1. Tuition Fee Exemption for Agriculture Students

All newly admitted students in the Faculty of Agriculture will be exempted from paying tuition fees.

However, these students will still be required to pay all applicable sundry charges.

2. Tuition Fee Exemption and Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships

Newly admitted students in the following programmes will benefit from tuition fee exemptions and Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships covering all applicable sundry charges:

• French
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Statistics

The scheme covers both tuition fees and applicable sundry charges for eligible students admitted into the listed programmes.

3. Special Financial Grants for International Students

The university has also announced special financial grants for international students.