The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) is a federal university located in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university was originally established in 1983 as the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). In 1991, it was taken over by the Federal Government of Nigeria and renamed the University of Uyo.

Since becoming a federal institution, UNIUYO has expanded significantly in terms of academic programmes, infrastructure, and student population. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across disciplines such as sciences, engineering, social sciences, arts, management sciences, education, and health sciences.

The institution is known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and producing graduates equipped for national development.

Location

University of Uyo
Uyo
Akwa Ibom State
Nigeria

Faculties / Colleges / Schools

The University of Uyo operates several faculties and colleges including:

• Faculty of Agriculture

• Faculty of Arts

• Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• Faculty of Education

• Faculty of Engineering

• Faculty of Environmental Studies

• Faculty of Law

• Faculty of Pharmacy

• Faculty of Science

• Faculty of Social Sciences

• Faculty of Management Sciences

• College of Health Sciences

List of Courses Offered by University of Uyo (UNIUYO)

Some of the major undergraduate programmes offered at UNIUYO include:

• Accounting

• Agricultural Economics and Extension

• Agriculture

• Architecture

• Banking and Finance

• Biochemistry

• Botany

• Building

• Business Management

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Science

• Communication Arts

• Economics

• Education and Biology

• Education and Chemistry

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• English Language

• Estate Management

• Geography and Regional Planning

• Geology

• History and International Studies

• Human Anatomy

• Law

• Library and Information Science

• Linguistics

• Marketing

• Mass Communication

• Mathematics

• Mechanical Engineering

• Medicine and Surgery

• Microbiology

• Nursing Science

• Pharmacy

• Physics

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Public Administration

• Sociology and Anthropology

• Statistics

• Theatre Arts

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Admission

• Candidates must sit for the UTME conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

• Applicants must obtain at least five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.

• Candidates must select the University of Uyo as their preferred institution during UTME registration.

• Applicants must participate in the UNIUYO Post-UTME screening exercise.

Admissions Portal
https://admissions.uniuyo.edu.ng/

Direct Entry Admission

Candidates with advanced qualifications such as ND, HND, NCE, IJMB, or equivalent may apply through the JAMB Direct Entry admission process.

Postgraduate Admission

The University of Uyo offers postgraduate programmes including Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s degrees (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) across various faculties.

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

School Fees

The last known school fees for undergraduate students vary depending on programme:

• Standard programmes: approximately ₦113,600 per session

• Professional courses (Engineering, Law, Pharmacy): approximately ₦138,600 per session

• Health/clinical programmes: approximately ₦173,600 per session

Additional charges such as ICT, medical, and departmental fees may apply.

Cut-off Mark

The last known minimum JAMB cut-off mark is around 140 – 150, depending on the admission year. Competitive courses such as Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, and Nursing require significantly higher scores (often 200 and above).

Hostel / Accommodation

The University of Uyo provides on-campus hostel accommodation for students.

The last known hostel accommodation fee ranges between ₦15,000 – ₦60,000 per session, depending on the hostel type and facilities.

Hostel allocation is usually processed through the student portal after payment of required fees.

Notice Board

UNIUYO SIWES Logbook Endorsement and Report Submission 2026

The University of Uyo (UNIUYO), through its Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Directorate, has released guidelines for students who have completed their industrial attachment for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. The industrial attachment commenced on 2 April 2026 and ended on 2 September 2026.

Returning students who have completed the required 24 weeks (six months) of uninterrupted industrial attachment are required to present their SIWES logbooks and information sheets for endorsement at the SIWES Directorate between 13 and 16 October 2026. Students are expected to attend on the date assigned to their departments.

Date	Departments
13 October 2026	Marketing, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Statistics, Civil Engineering, Soil Science, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Environmental Management, Food Engineering, Agricultural Education, Industrial Technology, Geography & Regional Planning, Fine & Industrial Arts
14 October 2026	Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geological Sciences, Urban and Regional Planning, Geoinformatics & Survey, Architecture, Building, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying
15 October 2026	Human Anatomy, Medical Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Nursing, Radiography, Medical Laboratory Science, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Animal and Environmental Biology, Home Economics, Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Computer Science
16 October 2026	Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Crop Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Computer and Robotics, Business Education, Library & Information Science, Home Economics Education, Theatre & Film Studies, Sociology, Extension and any omitted department

The endorsement exercise will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. After endorsement, students are required to submit their SIWES reports to their respective departments for presentation and scoring alongside their endorsed logbooks. Each SIWES file must contain the endorsed logbook, SIWES report and completed ITF Form 8. The submission deadline is 23 October 2026, and students are advised to comply strictly with the schedule and deadline.

Notable Alumni

Some notable alumni of the University of Uyo include:

• Onofiok Luke – lawyer, politician and former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
• Bassey Albert Akpan – politician and former Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East.
• Ini Edo – actress, filmmaker and entrepreneur.
• Ime Bishop Umoh – actor and comedian.
• Inibehe Effiong – human rights lawyer and social commentator.
• John Amanam – sculptor and hyper-realistic prosthetic artist.
• Michael Enyong – politician and former member of the House of Representatives.
• John James Akpan Udo-Edehe – politician and former Secretary to the Government of Akwa Ibom State.
• Valerie Ebe – lawyer and politician.
• Emem Alban – businesswoman and agronomist.
• El Mafrex – gospel musician and songwriter.
• Aniebiet Inyang Ntui – professor, librarian and former University Librarian of the University of Calabar.

Official Website/Login Portal Links

Official Website
https://uniuyo.edu.ng/

Student Portal
https://students.uniuyo.edu.ng/

iPortals
https://uniuyo.edu.ng/iportals/

Admissions Portal
https://admissions.uniuyo.edu.ng/

Undergraduate Admissions
https://uniuyo.edu.ng/undergraduate-admissions/

College of Health Sciences
https://uniuyo.edu.ng/college-of-health-sciences/

Contact Information

University of Uyo
Uyo
Akwa Ibom State
Nigeria

Phone: +234-802-000-0000 (last known)

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

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is the University of Uyo located?

The university is located in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

When was UNIUYO established?

The University of Uyo was established in 1983 and became a federal university in 1991.

What courses are offered at UNIUYO?

UNIUYO offers programmes in engineering, sciences, medicine, law, social sciences, management sciences, education, and arts, etc.

Does UNIUYO conduct Post-UTME screening?

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

What is the cut-off mark for UNIUYO?

The last known minimum JAMB cut-off mark is around 140 – 150, depending on the admission year. Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.