The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) is a federal university established in 1975 by the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of the Third National Development Plan aimed at expanding higher education across the country.

The university was created to serve the North-Eastern region of Nigeria and has since grown into a major centre for teaching, research, and community service. Despite challenges in the region over the years, UNIMAID has maintained its academic activities and continues to contribute significantly to national development.

The institution offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across disciplines including sciences, social sciences, humanities, engineering, agriculture, law, and medical sciences.

Location

University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri
Borno State
Nigeria

Faculties / Colleges / Schools

The University of Maiduguri operates several faculties and colleges including:

• Faculty of Agriculture

• Faculty of Arts

• Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• Faculty of Dentistry

• Faculty of Education

• Faculty of Engineering

• Faculty of Environmental Studies

• Faculty of Law

• Faculty of Management Sciences

• Faculty of Pharmacy

• Faculty of Science

• Faculty of Social Sciences

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

List of Courses Offered by University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)

• Human Anatomy (UTME/DE)
• Human Physiology (UTME/DE)
• Nutrition and Dietetics (UTME)
• General Agriculture (UTME/DE)
• Animal Science (UTME/DE)
• Fisheries (UTME/DE)
• Forestry and Wildlife (UTME/DE)
• Arabic Studies (UTME/DE)
• English and Literary Studies (UTME/DE)
• Hausa (UTME/DE)
• History/History and Diplomatic Studies (UTME/DE)
• Islamic Studies (UTME/DE)
• Language and Linguistics (UTME/DE)
• Kanuri (UTME/DE)
• Language and Linguistics (Fulfulde) (UTME/DE)
• Language and Linguistics (Kanuri) (UTME/DE)
• French (UTME/DE)
• Theatre Arts (UTME/DE)
• Journalism and Media Studies (UTME/DE)
• Broadcasting (UTME/DE)
• Mass Communication (UTME/DE)
• Adult Education (UTME/DE)
• Business Education (UTME/DE)
• Education Chemistry (UTME/DE)
• Education Arabic (UTME/DE)
• Education Economics (UTME/DE)
• Education Biology (UTME/DE)
• Education Geography (UTME/DE)
• Education Hausa (UTME/DE)
• Education History (UTME/DE)
• Education Islamic Studies (UTME/DE)
• Education Mathematics (UTME/DE)
• Education Physics (UTME/DE)
• Education English Language (UTME/DE)
• Agricultural Engineering (Direct Entry)
• Chemical Engineering (UTME/DE)
• Computer Engineering (UTME/DE)
• Mechanical Engineering (Direct Entry)
• Architecture (UTME)
• Fine Arts and Industrial Design (UTME/DE)
• Surveying and Geoinformatics (UTME)
• Biochemistry (Direct Entry)
• Microbiology (UTME)
• Zoology (UTME)
• Accounting (UTME/DE)
• Banking and Finance (UTME/DE)
• Business Administration (UTME/DE)
• Marketing (UTME/DE)
• Public Administration (UTME/DE)
• Entrepreneurship (UTME/DE)
• Local Government and Diplomatic Studies (UTME)
• Doctor of Pharmacy (UTME)
• Computer Science (UTME)
• Chemistry (Direct Entry)
• Geology (Direct Entry)
• Mathematics (UTME/DE)
• Environmental Management and Toxicology (Direct Entry)
• Physics (UTME/DE)
• Petroleum Chemistry (Direct Entry)
• Statistics (UTME/DE)
• Economics (UTME/DE)
• Geography (UTME/DE)
• Social Work (UTME/DE)
• Sociology and Anthropology (UTME/DE)
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (UTME)

Admission Requirements

UNIMAID Available Courses for 2026/2027 Admission

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has released a list of programmes with available admission spaces for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement, contained in a notice dated 28 October 2026, advises prospective candidates who could not secure admission into their chosen courses to consider changing to other available programmes.

The university explained that some courses have exhausted their admission quotas due to factors including failure to upload O’Level results to JAMB CAPS, low UTME scores and other admission-related issues. The affected programmes include Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Dental Surgery, Law, Biochemistry, Political Science, Pharmacy (Direct Entry), and several Engineering and Education courses. Candidates who selected these programmes are encouraged to consider other options.

Interested candidates should visit the JAMB portal to change their course to a suitable available programme, provided they meet its admission requirements. They are advised to check their UTME subject combinations, scores and programme-specific requirements before making the change. After completing the process, candidates must print their Change of Course slip and submit it to the UNIMAID Admissions Officer for consideration. UTME refers to admission through JAMB UTME, while DE refers to Direct Entry.

Admission Lists

UNIMAID 2nd Batch Admission List 2026/2027

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has released its second-batch admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session. Candidates whose names appear on the list have been offered provisional admission into the university, subject to meeting the requirements for their respective programmes and departments.

Admitted candidates are advised to accept their offers through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). After accepting their admission, they should print their JAMB admission letters and keep them safe for subsequent clearance and registration procedures.

Candidates who could not secure admission because they had not uploaded their results to the JAMB portal, did not meet the minimum score for their chosen courses or encountered other admission-related issues are advised to contact the university’s Admissions Officer. They can obtain information about available programmes and guidance on completing a change of course through JAMB, where applicable.

All affected candidates should take the necessary steps to confirm and formalise their admission status. Candidates are also advised to ensure that their O’Level results and other required details are correctly uploaded to the JAMB portal to avoid further admission complications.

UNIMAID Admission List 2026/2027 Released on JAMB CAPS

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has released its 2026/2027 provisional admission list for candidates who participated in the admission screening exercise. Candidates can now check their admission status through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

To check, visit the JAMB eFacility portal and log in with your registered email address and password. From the dashboard, select “Check Admission Status”, then click “Access my CAPS” and select “Admission Status” to view your admission decision.

Candidates who have been offered admission should accept or reject the offer by sending ACCEPT or REJECT to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number registered with JAMB. Candidates whose status shows “Admission Still in Progress” or “Not Admitted” are advised to continue checking, as their admission status may be updated.

School Fees

The school fees for undergraduate students vary depending on programme and level.

• Fresh students: approximately ₦100,000 – ₦150,000 per session depending on programme.

• Returning students: approximately ₦70,000 – ₦100,000 per session.

Hostel / Accommodation

UNIMAID Hostel Online Booking 2026/2027

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has further extended the deadline for the Hostel Online Booking exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session. Students who intend to secure hostel accommodation are advised to take note of the updated booking schedule.

The hostel online booking exercise will commence on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, with the portal opening at 8:00 PM. Students are expected to complete their bookings through the designated UNIMAID hostel booking portal.

The new closing date for the hostel booking exercise is Monday, 16 November 2026, while the portal will close at 12:00 midnight on the stated date.

Students seeking hostel accommodation are advised to complete their bookings within the stipulated period, as the portal will no longer be available after the closing deadline

Notice Board

UNIMAID Announces 85th Inaugural Lecture for October 28

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Borno State, has announced that Professor Fatima Inuwa Usman of the Faculty of Management Sciences will deliver its 85th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

According to a notice issued by the Office of the Registrar on October 16, the lecture is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. at the El-Kanemi Assembly Hall, University of Maiduguri.

The university described the event as an important academic occasion and invited members of the university community to attend. The lecture forms part of the institution’s tradition of promoting academic discourse, research and knowledge sharing.

The notice was addressed to members of the university community and signed by Yusuf Ali Nande, Deputy Registrar (Senate and Academic Matters), on behalf of the Registrar. Staff, students and other members of the community are encouraged to attend the lecture.

UNIMAID Resumption Dates for 2026/2027 Academic Session

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has announced the resumption dates for the 2026/2027 academic session, outlining the schedule for newly admitted and returning students. The dates were communicated in an official circular issued by the Office of the Registrar on 12 October 2026, following approval by the university Senate at its 325th meeting held on 8 October 2026.

The university has scheduled the resumption of the 2026/2027 academic session for Monday, 16 November 2026. Newly admitted students are also expected to resume and commence registration on the same date.

Returning students are to begin registration and lectures simultaneously on Monday, 30 November 2026. The schedule has been communicated to staff, students and other members of the university community.

Newly admitted and returning students are advised to take note of the announced dates and make the necessary preparations ahead of resumption. They should also monitor the university’s official communication channels for further updates on registration and academic activities. The circular was signed by Yusuf Ali Nande, Deputy Registrar (Senate and Academic Matters), on behalf of the Registrar.

UNIMAID Extends Mandatory Portal Registration Deadline to October 20

The management of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has extended the deadline for mandatory portal profile updates and course registration for all undergraduate students to Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The extension follows concerns that many students have yet to complete their profiles and outstanding registration requirements.

Students are required to log in to the official university portal at unimaid.online to update their biodata, upload the required documents, capture their electronic signatures and complete their semester course registration. Documents to be uploaded include the JAMB admission letter, O’Level results, primary school certificate and indigene form. Students must also use an appropriate photograph, as casual or stylised photographs are prohibited.

The university has directed students to change their default portal passwords and keep their login details secure. After completing the registration process, students must print their biodata forms and finalised course registration forms and submit the hard copies to their respective Heads of Department (HODs) before the deadline. Students experiencing technical difficulties or profile errors can visit the Computer and ICT Centre or call 07037795011 for assistance.

The management warned that students who fail to complete all the required steps before the portal closes on 20 October 2026 risk automatic withdrawal from the university, even if they have already sat for and completed their final examinations for the current session. The notice was signed by the Registrar, Ahmad A. Lawan. All undergraduate students are advised to complete their registrations and submit the required documents promptly.

Notable Alumni

Some notable alumni of the University of Maiduguri include:

• Kashim Shettima – Nigerian politician and Vice President of Nigeria; former Governor of Borno State.
• Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan – Nigerian politician and former President of the Nigerian Senate.
• Babagana Umara Zulum – Nigerian professor, engineer and politician; Governor of Borno State.
• Bala Mohammed – Nigerian politician and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory; Governor of Bauchi State.
• Jibril Aminu – Nigerian physician, academic, politician and former Minister of Education.
• Ali Modu Sheriff – Nigerian politician and former Governor of Borno State.
• Bukar Abba Ibrahim – Nigerian politician, former Governor of Yobe State and former Senator.
• Mamman Bello Ali – Nigerian politician and former Governor of Gombe State.
• Zannah Mustapha – Nigerian lawyer, educator and humanitarian known for establishing schools for children affected by conflict.
• Aminu Tambuwal – Nigerian lawyer and politician; former Speaker of the House of Representatives and former Governor of Sokoto State.
• Ahmed Musa – Nigerian footballer and former captain of the Nigeria national team.
• Aisha Yesufu – Nigerian activist, entrepreneur and co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls movement.
• Hadiza Bala Usman – Nigerian public administrator and former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority.
• Fatima Waziri-Azi – Nigerian lawyer, academic and former Director-General of NAPTIP.
• Asabe Vilita – Nigerian journalist, broadcaster and politician.
• Malam Garba Shehu – Nigerian journalist and former Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity.

Official Website/Login Portal Links

Official Website
https://www.unimaid.edu.ng/

Student Portal
https://www.portal.unimaid.edu.ng/

About the University
https://www.unimaid.edu.ng/about-unimaid

Contact Information

University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri
Borno State
Nigeria

Phone: +234-76-231-224 (last known)

Email: info@unimaid.edu.ng (last known)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is the University of Maiduguri located?

The university is located in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

When was UNIMAID established?

The University of Maiduguri was established in 1975 by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

What courses are offered at UNIMAID?

UNIMAID offers programmes in agriculture, engineering, sciences, law, medicine, social sciences, management sciences, and humanities, etc.

Does UNIMAID conduct Post-UTME screening?

Yes. Candidates seeking admission must participate in the UNIMAID Post-UTME screening exercise.