Clifford University is a private university located in Owerrinta, Abia State, Nigeria. It was established in 2016 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and offers various undergraduate programs in arts, sciences, management, and education. If you are interested in applying for admission into Clifford University for the 2024/2025 academic session, here are Clifford University Admission Requirements for all faculty/courses and some important information you need to know.
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Clifford University General Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission into Clifford University, you must meet the following general requirements:
- You must have reached the age of 16 by the time of admission.
- You must have at least five (5) credit passes in your O’level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) at not more than two sittings. These must include English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects for your chosen course of study.
- You must meet Clifford University cut off mark of at least 130 or a Direct Entry qualification (OND, NCE, IJMB, Cambridge A level, BSc, HND, ICAN, etc.).
- You must have chosen Clifford University as your first or second choice of institution in your UTME or Direct Entry registration.
- You must participate in the online screening exercise conducted by the university and pay the required screening fee of N2,000.
Clifford University Admission Requirements for all Courses
| DEGREE PROGRAMMES | DIRECT ENTRY | UTME | UTME SUBJECTS | SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS (WAIVER)/ REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES | Two ‘A’ level passes in Christian Religious Studies/Religious Studies and any other Arts subject. | Five credit passes in English Language, CRK and three other relevant subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Christian Religious Knowledge and any other two related Arts subjects | Candidates require at least a Credit in Mathematics |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Literature in English and one other Arts subject. ii) NCE (Merit grade) in the English Language iii) OND in the relevant field not below Upper credit grade iv) HND in the relevant field not below Lower Credit grade | Five credit passes in Literature in English and English Language, one other Arts subject and any other two or three subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Sciences at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Literature in English, one other Arts subject and another art or Social Science subject. | Candidates require at least a Credit in Mathematics |
| ENGLISH LITERATURE | i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Literature in English and one other Arts subject. ii) NCE (Merit grade) in English Language or relevant discipline iii) OND in the relevant field not below Upper credit grade iv) HND in the relevant field not below Lower Credit grade | Five credit passes in Literature in English, English Language and other three subjects, two of which must be Arts subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Literature in English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject. | Candidates require at least a Credit in Mathematics |
| HISTORY AND DIPLOMATIC STUDIES | i) Two ‘A’ level passes in History and Government ii) NCE (credit) in History, Government and any other related subject. iii) OND (Upper Credit) in relevant disciplines. | Five credit passes in English Language, Geography, Government/History and any two Arts or Social Science subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations | English Language, History or Government and any other two subjects from Arts & Social Science. | Candidates require at least a Credit in Mathematics |
| ACCOUNTING | i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Mathematics and Geography. ii) OND in Accounting with Upper Credit in addition to the UTME Requirement iii) HND in Accounting or equivalent with at least Lower Credit in addition to the UTME Requirement iv) Final Certificate of recognized Professional bodies in addition to the UTME Requirements | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two relevant subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English language, Mathematics, Economics plus any related Arts or Social Science subject. | |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Economics, Accounts, Business Management, Government, Geography or Statistics ii) OND with Upper Credit in Business Administration or relevant disciplines in addition to the UTME Requirement iii) HND with at least Lower Credit in Business Administration or relevant disciplines in addition to the UTME Requirement iv) Final Certificate of recognized Professional bodies in addition to the UTME Requirements | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two relevant subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus any related Arts or Social Science subject. | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | Two ‘A’ level passes in Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Government, Geography and Statistics. | Five credit passes in English Language, Economics, Government, and a trade subject at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | Government, Economics and any other subject | Direct entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| ECONOMICS | Two ‘A’ level passes in Economics and any one of Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Accounting, Business Management, History and Government. ii) OND with Upper Credit in Economics or relevant disciplines in addition to the UTME Requirement iii) HND with at least Lower Credit in Economics or relevant disciplines in addition to the UTME Requirement. iv) Final Certificate of recognized Professional bodies in addition to the UTME Requirements | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two relevant subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations | English Language, Economics, Mathematics and any other related subject | |
| BANKING AND FINANCE | Two ‘A’ level passes in Economics, Accounts, Business Management, Government, Geography or Statistics | Five credit passes in English, Mathematics, Economics, one Science Subject plus any one from Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Government, Geography and Statistics at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | Mathematics, Economics and one other subject | Direct entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| MARKETING | Two ‘A’ level passes in Economics, Accounts, Business Management, Government, Geography or Statistics | Five credit passes in English, Mathematics, Economics, one Science Subject plus anyone from Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Government, Geography and Statistics at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | Mathematics, Economics and one other subject | Direct entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE | Two ‘A’ level passes including Government or History. | Five credit passes in Government or History, English Language and three other subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations and at least a pass in Mathematics. | English Language, Government or History plus two other related Social Science/Arts subjects. | |
| MASS COMMUNICATION | Two ‘A’ level passes in Literature in English and one other arts subjects | Five credit passes in English Language, one Science Subject, Mathematics and Literature in English at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | Literature in English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject. | Direct entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Two ‘A’ level passes in Government and History | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, one Science Subject, Government or History and two other subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | Government or History plus two other Social Science/Arts subjects. | Direct entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level require |
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| DEGREE PROGRAMMES | DIRECT ENTRY | UTME | UTME SUBJECTS | SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS (WAIVER)/ REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGY | Two ‘A’ level passes in Botany, Zoology, Biology or Chemistry. (ii) ND/NCE in related fields. | Five credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any other related Science subject at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations | English Language, Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics. | Direct Entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| MICROBIOLOGY | i) Two ‘A’ Level passes not below Grade C in Chemistry and one of Physics or Biology. ii) ND/HND (Upper Credit) in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology, Science Laboratory Technology, Physics and Geology | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics | Direct Entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. |
| CHEMISTRY | i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology. ii) ND/NCE with good grades in relevant ‘O’ level subjects. | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Chemistry and any two of Physics, Biology and Mathematics | Direct Entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| BIOCHEMISTRY | i) Two ‘A’ level passes not below Grade C in Chemistry and Biology. ii) ND/HND in related field plus UTME requirement. | Five credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics | Direct Entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. |
| INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY | Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry And any one of Physics, Mathematics, or Biology | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | Chemistry and two of Physics, Biology and Mathematics | Direct entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| MATHEMATICS | i) Two ‘A’ level passes not below Grade C in Mathematics and Physics. (ii) NCE passes at merit level in Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry iii) OND/HND (Upper credit) in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and Engineering | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and at least three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Further Mathematics at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and either Chemistry or Geography | Direct Entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE | i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Science subjects including Mathematics ii) NCE with at least Merit in Mathematics and one other Science or Social Science subject. | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other Science subject at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations | English Language, Mathematics, Physics and either Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics or Geography. | Direct Entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| CYBER SECURITY | Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics. | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Physics and any other two relevant Science subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics | Direct entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| INFORMATION SYSTEM | Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Physics and any other two relevant science subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics | Direct entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics | Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Physics and any other two relevant science subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics | Direct entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| PHYSICS | i) Two ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics or Chemistry. ii) ND/HND (Upper credit) in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics and Geology | Five credit passes in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other Science subject (Further Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science) at not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | English Language, Physics, Mathematics and either Chemistry or Biology. | Direct Entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
| NURSING SCIENCE (B.NSc.) | Two ‘A’ level passes in Physics, Chemistry or Biology | Five credit passes in English, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry at at least two sittings in GCE, SSCE or equivalent examinations. | Physic, Chemistry and Biology | Direct entry candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements |
Is Clifford University still open for Admission?
Clifford University is still open for admission for the 2024/2025 academic session. However, you need to meet the general and specific admission requirements for your chosen course of study, as well as participate in the online screening exercise.
Clifford University Admission Portal and Admission Process
The admission portal for Clifford University is a website where you can apply for admission, check your admission status, pay fees, and access other services related to your admission. You can access the admission portal by visiting this link or by following the steps below:
- Go to Clifford University’s official website.
- Click on the ‘Admission’ tab at the top of the homepage.
- Click on the ‘Online Applications’ option under the ‘Admission’ tab.
- Create an account with your JAMB registration number and a valid email address.
- Log in to your account and fill out the online application form with your personal and academic details.
- Upload your passport photograph, O’level results, and other relevant documents.
- Select your preferred course of study and ensure you meet its requirements.
- Pay the screening fee of N2,000 using any of the available payment options.
- Print out your online screening slip and physical screening invitation letter.
- Wait for the announcement of the screening date and venue on the university’s website or social media platforms.
- Attend the screening exercise with your original and photocopies of your documents, as well as your screening slip and invitation letter.
- Check your admission status on the admission portal after the screening exercise.
- If you are offered admission, accept it and pay the acceptance fee of N25,000 within the stipulated time.
- Print out your admission letter and other relevant documents. Proceed with the online and physical clearance and registration processes.
Conclusion
Clifford University is an accredited institution that offers quality education and holistic development to its students. If you want to be part of this academic community, you need to meet the Clifford admission requirements and apply for admission before the deadline. For more information, you can visit the university’s website or contact the admission office through the following channels:
- Phone: +234 803 394 4667, +234 803 338 9319
- Email: info@clifforduni.edu.ng, admission@clifforduni.edu.ng
- Address: KM 5, Ihie-Ngwa Road, Owerrinta, Abia State, Nigeria.