Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba, has announced the commencement of applications into its Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The University invited suitably qualified candidates to apply for the intensive one-year programme designed to prepare students for Direct Entry admission into 200 Level degree programmes.
According to the institution, successful candidates who complete the programme and pass the JUPEB final examinations will be eligible for admission into Dennis Osadebay University and other participating universities across Nigeria.
Available Disciplines And Subject Combinations
The JUPEB programme offers subject combinations across different academic fields to match candidates’ intended undergraduate courses.
Arts And Humanities
Candidates can prepare for degree programmes in:
- Creative Arts
- English and Literary Studies
- French
- History
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
Social And Behavioural Sciences
Available subject combinations lead to courses such as:
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Economics
- Mass Communication
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Management Sciences
Candidates can prepare for degree programmes in:
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Marketing
Sciences, Computing And Allied Health
Subject combinations are available for the following disciplines:
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Software Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Nursing Science
- Public Health
- Human Anatomy
Environmental Sciences
Candidates may apply for subject combinations related to:
- Architecture
- Building
- Estate Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Urban and Regional Planning
Agriculture
Available combinations cover programmes in:
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Economics
- Animal Production
- Crop Science
EducationNGR gathered that the JUPEB programme remains one of the recognised alternative pathways for candidates seeking Direct Entry admission into Nigerian universities.
Eligibility And Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following academic requirements before applying.
O’Level Requirement
Candidates must possess at least five credit passes in relevant subjects in any of the following examinations:
- SSCE
- GCE
- NECO
- NABTEB
Core Subject Requirement
The required credits must include:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Three other relevant subjects related to the chosen discipline
Sitting Requirement
The required credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are expected to complete their applications online through the University admission portal.
Official Application Portal
Summary Of Key Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba |
| Programme | JUPEB |
| Academic Session | 2026/2027 |
| Programme Duration | One Academic Session |
| Admission Route | Direct Entry into 200 Level |
| Accepted O’Level Exams | SSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB |
| Minimum Requirement | Five relevant credit passes |
| Core Subjects Required | English Language and Mathematics |
| Maximum Sitting | Two sittings |
| Application Portal | https://myportal.dou.edu.ng/forms.aspx?lang=SA |
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