Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), also known as NAU, is a federal university located in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. The university was established as a federal institution by Decree No. 34 of 1991 and has grown into a comprehensive university offering undergraduate, postgraduate and other academic programmes across a wide range of disciplines.
UNIZIK is named after Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria’s first indigenous Governor-General and first President. The university’s main campus is in Awka, while its academic and institutional activities extend across several campuses and affiliated institutions. The university describes itself as a federal university of excellence with programmes covering areas such as Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Management Sciences, Physical Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Communication and Media Studies, and other fields.
The university currently has a large student population and a broad academic structure. Its official website lists 19 faculties and more than 135 accredited programmes, although the exact programme structure and available courses can change as new programmes are approved or existing programmes are reviewed.
For prospective undergraduate students, admission is available through routes including JAMB UTME and Post-UTME screening, Direct Entry and other approved pathways. The university’s official admissions page currently displays information for the 2027/2028 admission cycle, while its Post-UTME portal provides the online application and screening platform.
History of Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Nnamdi Azikiwe University was established as a federal university by Decree No. 34 of 1991. It was named after Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, one of Nigeria’s foremost nationalist figures and the country’s first indigenous Governor-General and first President.
Before becoming a federal university, the institution had operated under the Anambra State university system. The federal takeover transformed it into a federal institution and gave it a broader national mandate.
Over the years, UNIZIK has developed from a relatively smaller institution into a major Nigerian university with a wide range of academic disciplines. Its programmes now cover professional fields such as Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing and Engineering alongside Arts, Education, Sciences, Social Sciences, Management and other disciplines.
The university’s current structure reflects its growth in teaching, research and community service. Its official website states that UNIZIK currently has more than 49,000 students, more than 3,850 academic staff and over 135 accredited programmes.
The university’s development has also included specialised centres and institutes. One example is the UNIZIK Confucius Institute for Chinese Studies, which promotes Chinese-language learning, cultural exchange and academic collaboration.
Location
Nnamdi Azikiwe University is located in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
The university’s main campus is situated in Awka, the capital of Anambra State. The institution also has other campuses and facilities associated with its academic and administrative activities.
Its central administrative address is generally given as:
Nnamdi Azikiwe University,
P.M.B. 5025,
Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Students admitted into professional and health-related programmes may encounter academic activities at specialised facilities or campuses associated with their programmes.
List of Programmes Offered by UNIZIK
Nnamdi Azikiwe University offers a broad range of undergraduate programmes across its faculties. The university’s official website currently lists programmes in areas including Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Management, Physical Sciences, Nursing Sciences and Communication and Media Studies.
Some of the programmes offered include:
Arts and Humanities
- English Language and Literature
- History and International Studies
- Philosophy
- Igbo Language and Linguistics
- Religion and Human Relations
- Theatre Arts
- Chinese Studies
- Linguistics
- Music
- Other related Arts programmes
The Faculty of Arts currently lists undergraduate programmes including English Language and Literature, History and International Studies, Philosophy, Igbo Language and Linguistics, Religion and Human Relations and Mass Communication.
Engineering
Engineering programmes include areas such as:
- Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Information and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Polymer and Textile Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering
Sciences and Computing
Programmes in the sciences and computing include:
- Applied Biochemistry
- Applied Microbiology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Geophysics
- Geological Sciences
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Pure and Industrial Chemistry
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Parasitology and Entomology
Health and Medical Sciences
UNIZIK also offers programmes in health-related fields, including:
- Medicine and Surgery
- Nursing Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Pharmacy
- Radiography
- Physiotherapy
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Environmental Health Science
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Other health and medical programmes
Management and Social Sciences
Programmes include:
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship Studies
- Marketing
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Mass Communication
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Other management and social science programmes
Law
The university offers Law programmes through its Faculty of Law, subject to the applicable admission and professional regulatory requirements.
Education
UNIZIK offers several education-related programmes covering areas such as Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology and vocational education.
Because UNIZIK has a large and changing programme structure, prospective students should check the official course requirements for the particular programme they intend to study before selecting it in JAMB.
Admission Forms / Requirements
UNIZIK Intra-University Transfer Application 2026/2027 Opens
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has opened applications for intra-university transfer for the 2026/2027 academic session. The exercise is available to undergraduate students who wish to move from their current Faculty, Department, or Programme to another within the University.
Interested students are required to apply online through the UNIZIK change of course portal using their registration number or email address and student portal password. Applicants must verify their academic records, select their preferred Department, provide a reason for the transfer, complete the required payment, and submit their applications.
Submitted applications will undergo the University’s approval process involving the relevant Heads of Department, Deans, Registrar, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), and Vice-Chancellor. Students are advised to provide accurate information and monitor their application status after submission.
The deadline for the UNIZIK intra-university transfer application for the 2026/2027 academic session is Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Eligible students should complete the online process before the closing date and ensure all details entered are correct before submission.
UNIZIK Supplementary Admission Form 2026/2027 is Out
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has opened applications for supplementary admission for the 2026/2027 academic session. The exercise is for prospective UTME candidates who successfully registered for the university’s Post-UTME screening and have not already been offered admission into any department. The application period runs from 16 September to 27 September 2026.
Applicants should note that they must ensure their O’Level results are properly uploaded to JAMB CAPS to facilitate admission processing. Candidates who are eventually considered for a change of programme should also regularly check the JAMB CAPS Transfer Approval section and accept the transfer when it is posted. Intra-university transfer to another programme is only possible after two years of study.
The supplementary admission exercise covers a wide range of programmes, including Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law-related and social science programmes, Education, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, Sciences and other disciplines. Candidates can select up to three eligible programmes, but only one of the selected programmes may be a professional course. Candidates who have already been considered for admission cannot participate in the supplementary exercise.
To apply, candidates should log in to the UNIZIK applicant portal . Those who already purchased the Post-UTME form should open their Dashboard and select the “Supplementary Admission” option. Candidates who have not purchased the Post-UTME form must first add their O’Level results and complete the required Post-UTME application. Applicants should then select their eligible programmes, review and confirm their choices, make the required payment and regularly monitor JAMB CAPS for any transfer offer.
UNIZIK Cut-Off Mark
UNIZIK does not necessarily use one single departmental pass mark for every course. The minimum score can vary according to the faculty or programme.
For example, in the university’s published 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening notice, the pass marks included:
| Programme/Faculty Group |
2025/2026 Published Pass Mark |
| Law, Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Radiography and specified Health Science programmes |
200 |
| Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Education, Technology and Vocational Education and specified programmes |
160 |
| Selected Arts, Engineering, Social Sciences, Management, Biosciences and Physical Sciences programmes |
180 |
| Affiliate institutions |
150 |
These figures belong specifically to the 2025/2026 screening exercise and should not automatically be presented as the current 2027/2028 departmental cut-off marks.
UNIZIK’s current admissions page states that the UTME score must meet or exceed the UNIZIK cut-off mark applicable to the programme, confirming that programme-specific requirements remain important.
Candidates should therefore check the current admission notice for their particular course before deciding that a particular JAMB score is sufficient.
Please check the school website or latest news below for the newest cut-off mark update.
School Fees
UNIZIK school fees vary according to the student’s programme, level and applicable university charges.
Students should distinguish between acceptance fee, school fees and other charges when planning for admission. The university’s student portal provides facilities for admitted students to check and pay applicable fees and complete other registration procedures.
Because fees can change between academic sessions and may differ between programmes, publishing one general amount as the current UNIZIK school fee can be misleading. Prospective students should confirm the amount generated for their particular admission through the official university portal before making payment.
Students should also avoid paying individuals who claim they can provide cheaper or special fee-payment channels. UNIZIK has specifically warned prospective students about unauthorised persons involved in admission racketeering and advised applicants to rely on official university channels.
Please check the school website or latest news below for the newest school-fee update.
Hostel / Accommodation
UNIZIK Announces Hostel Accommodation Fees and Application Dates 2026/2027
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has announced the approved hostel accommodation fees and application guidelines for students seeking university hostel residency for the 2026/2027 academic session. The notice applies to students at the Awka and Agulu campuses, including returning students and those applying for hostel accommodation for the first time.
According to the Students’ Affairs Department, returning students who stayed in the university hostels during the 2025/2026 session and students who did not reside in the hostels but wish to apply for accommodation are eligible. The approved fees are ₦80,000 for returning students and ₦128,000 for new students in the regular hostels. For the new Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Female Hostel, returning students will pay ₦150,000, while new students will pay ₦200,000.
The hostel retention and room change process for returning students will run from 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2026, to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2026. Students who did not previously reside in university hostels but wish to apply for accommodation can submit applications from Wednesday, September 24, to Friday, September 26, 2026, subject to available spaces.
The university also announced that the hostel portal for new students will open on Wednesday, October 1. New students are required to obtain their school registration number before applying. Students are advised to take note of the application periods, applicable fees, and accommodation requirements ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session.
Academic Calendar
UNIZIK Academic Calendar 2026/2027
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has released its approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session for regular undergraduate students. The university’s Senate approved the calendar at its 246th meeting held on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
New students are expected to continue registration and begin lectures on Monday, 12 October 2026, while returning students are scheduled to return on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 to continue fee payments, course registration, documentation and lectures. The first semester will include the university’s convocation ceremonies for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 sessions, scheduled for 15–20 November 2026.
The major activities for the first semester are outlined below.
| Activity |
Date |
| New students’ registration and lectures begin |
12 October 2026 |
| Returning students resume |
14 October 2026 |
| Convocation ceremonies for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 sessions |
15–20 November 2026 |
| Christmas carol celebration |
16 December 2026 |
| Christmas and election break |
23 December 2026 – 22 January 2027 |
| All students return |
23 January 2027 |
| First semester lectures continue |
25 January 2027 |
| Matriculation ceremony |
29 January 2027 |
| Revision week |
15 February 2027 |
| First semester examinations |
22 February – 19 March 2027 |
| Vacation and Easter break |
20 March – 2 April 2027 |
For the second semester, students are expected to return on Saturday, 3 April 2027, with lectures commencing on Monday, 5 April. Revision week is scheduled for 28 June–2 July, while second-semester examinations will run from 5–30 July 2027. Project defence and the end of the academic session’s examinations are scheduled for 26–30 July, followed by vacation from 31 July to 9 October 2027. The 2026/2027 convocation ceremony is listed for 14–19 November 2027, while the 2027/2028 academic session is scheduled to begin on Monday, 11 October 2027. The calendar was signed by the Registrar, Dr Chinenye Gloria Okeke.
Scholarships
UNIZIK, OPay Sign ₦60 Million Scholarship Agreement
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has signed a memorandum of understanding with OPay for a 10-year scholarship programme to support 20 indigent students annually. OPay’s Head of Partnership, Mr I. K. Odiase, said each beneficiary would receive ₦300,000 per year, bringing the total value of the programme to ₦60 million over the 10-year period.
Odiase explained that the partnership followed a visit by an OPay delegation to the university and was designed to help students meet their educational expenses. He added that UNIZIK was selected for the second phase of the initiative following feedback from beneficiaries of an earlier phase. OPay’s Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Mr Itoro Udo, said UNIZIK was the 26th tertiary institution to join the programme, with the organisation targeting 41 institutions by the end of the year.
Udo also highlighted OPay’s Innovation Challenge, which has involved about 48 universities and shortlisted 10 teams. A team from UNIZIK reached the boot camp, while the top four teams are expected to present technology-driven proposals at the grand finale to partners including Google, 3MTT, Visa and VERVE. He also noted that OPay’s partnership with 3MTT provides opportunities for outstanding students to gain internship and job-placement experience in financial technology and other corporate sectors before graduation.
UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, welcomed the partnership and expressed interest in further collaboration in technology, innovation and accessibility, including the possible installation of a lift in a university building to improve access for persons with disabilities. The visit concluded with the signing of the agreement. However, details on the scholarship application process and selection timetable have not yet been announced.
Notice Board
UNIZIK Faculty of Medicine Transfer Notice 2026/2027
The Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Nnewi Campus, has issued a notice to students seeking intra-university transfer into the Faculty for the 2026/2027 academic session. The notice applies to qualified candidates who have successfully submitted their transfer applications through the university portal.
The Faculty has directed all concerned applicants to submit the required documents to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine. The documents are needed to support the processing of their transfer applications.
The required documents include transcripts of first- and second-semester results for all academic years and evidence of the transfer application submitted through the university portal. Applicants are expected to ensure that all documents are complete before submission.
The deadline for submission is four weeks from the date of the notice. All concerned students are advised to comply within the stipulated period. The notice was signed by Dr V. I. Modekwe, Sub-Dean, on behalf of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine.
UNIZIK Medical School Gets Full MDCN Accreditation, Quota Rises to 300
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has granted full accreditation to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), following a recent re-accreditation exercise conducted at the university.
The development also comes with an increase in the medical school’s admission quota from 100 to 300 students. The new quota allows the university to admit a larger number of students into the MBBS programme, subject to the applicable admission requirements.
The accreditation exercise also covered the university’s Dental programme. The development followed the conclusion of the MDCN team’s re-accreditation exercise for the MBBS programme and accreditation exercise for the Dental programme.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, expressed appreciation for the outcome and acknowledged the role of God in the university’s achievement. The full accreditation marks an important development for the university’s medical education programmes.
Notable Alumni
- Ijeoma Grace Agu – Nigerian actress known for her work in Nollywood.
- Rita Edochie – Nigerian veteran actress and television personality.
- Uche Ekwunife – Nigerian politician and former Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District.
- Destiny Etiko – Nigerian actress and film producer.
- Mike Ezuruonye – Nigerian actor and filmmaker.
- Onyeka Ibezim – Nigerian politician and former Deputy Governor of Anambra State.
- Nancy Illoh – Nigerian journalist and media professional.
- Ebube Nwagbo – Nigerian actress and entrepreneur.
- Queen Nwokoye – Nigerian actress known for her roles in Nollywood films.
- Oge Okoye – Nigerian actress and film producer.
- Francisca Oladipo – Nigerian computer scientist and academic.
- Rita Orji – Nigerian-Canadian computer scientist, professor and Canada Research Chair.
- Ochuko Emuakpeje – Nigerian chess player and academic.
- Zubby Michael – Nigerian actor and film producer.
- Ikechukwu Arthur Anoke – Nigerian entrepreneur and business professional.
- Stan Nze – Nigerian actor and television personality.
Official Website and Portal Links
Contact Information
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK/NAU)
P.M.B. 5025,
Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
The university’s official student portal provides support information for applicants and students, while the central university website provides institutional and admissions information.
Applicants should use the official university website and verified portals for admission-related enquiries and payments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the cut-off mark for UNIZIK?
UNIZIK’s cut-off or pass mark varies according to the programme. In the 2025/2026 screening exercise, published pass marks included 200 for several professional and health programmes, 180 for several other programmes, 160 for a number of programmes and 150 for affiliate institutions. These figures should not automatically be treated as the current 2027/2028 cut-off marks.
What is the minimum JAMB score for UNIZIK?
There is no single programme-independent score that should be used for every UNIZIK course. Candidates must meet the UTME score applicable to their chosen programme and satisfy the other admission requirements.
Does UNIZIK accept Direct Entry?
Yes. UNIZIK accepts Direct Entry candidates with approved qualifications such as relevant A’Level, JUPEB, NCE, ND, HND or degree qualifications, subject to the requirements of the chosen programme.
What courses does UNIZIK offer?
UNIZIK offers programmes across Arts, Engineering, Sciences, Health Sciences, Law, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Nursing Sciences, Communication and Media Studies and other fields. The university currently lists more than 135 accredited programmes.
Does UNIZIK offer Medicine?
Yes. Medicine is among the professional and health-related fields offered by Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Does UNIZIK offer Nursing Science?
Yes. Nursing Sciences is one of the academic areas listed by the university. The programme is subject to its specific admission requirements and applicable screening pass mark.
How much is UNIZIK school fees?
UNIZIK school fees depend on the programme, level and applicable charges. Students should confirm the amount payable for their particular admission through the official student portal rather than relying on an outdated general figure.
Where is UNIZIK located?
Nnamdi Azikiwe University is located in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Is UNIZIK a federal university?
Yes. Nnamdi Azikiwe University is a federal university established under federal legislation. The university describes itself as a federal university of excellence.
Does UNIZIK accept two sittings?
The university’s general academic regulations allow the required O’Level credits to be obtained in not more than two sittings, subject to the specific requirements of the chosen programme. Some programmes may impose additional requirements.
Does UNIZIK have a JUPEB programme?
Yes. UNIZIK currently has a 2026/2027 JUPEB programme. The university’s JUPEB portal describes the programme as a pathway to Direct Entry admission into UNIZIK and other JUPEB-affiliated universities.
What is the UNIZIK admission portal?
The university operates separate official portals for Post-UTME applications, student services and other admission processes. Candidates should use the official UNIZIK website to access the appropriate portal and avoid unofficial admission agents.
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