Are you a Higher National Diploma (HND) holder OR a graduate with a third class or pass degree seeking to upgrade your qualification? The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) invites applications for its Bachelor’s Degree Conversion Programme (CDP) under the Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education (CDL&CE) for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This programme is specifically designed to bridge the gap between HND and Bachelor’s degrees and to offer a second chance for graduates looking to improve their academic qualifications.
UNIABUJA DEGREE CONVERSION PROGRAMMES 2025/2026
Below are the available degree upgrade programmes:
A. Faculty of Engineering
• B.Eng Mechanical Engineering
• B.Eng Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• B.Eng Civil Engineering
• B.Eng Chemical Engineering
B. Faculty of Management Sciences
• B.Sc Accounting
• B.Sc Banking and Finance
• B.Sc Business Administration
• B.Sc Public Administration
C. Faculty of Arts
• B.A Theatre Arts
• B.A History & Diplomatic Studies
• B.A English
• B.A English Literature
• B.A Linguistics
• B.A Arabic
• B.A Christian Religious Studies
• B.A Islamic Studies
• B.A Philosophy
D. Faculty of Social Sciences
• B.Sc Economics
• B.Sc Political Science & International Relations
• B.Sc Sociology
• B.Sc Geography
E. Faculty of Agriculture
• B.Agric Animal Science
• B.Agric Agric. Economics
• B.Agric Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
• B.Agric Agronomy
• B.Agric Soil Science
• B.Agric Crop Protection
F. Faculty of Education
• B.Sc Ed Agric. Science
• B.Sc Ed Chemistry
• B.Sc Ed Physics
• B.Sc Ed Mathematics
• B.Sc Ed Integrated Science
• B.A Ed Christian Religious Studies
• B.A Ed Islamic Studies
• B.Ed Admin and Planning
• B.Sc Ed Biology
• B.Sc Ed Environmental Science
• B.Sc Ed Library Education Studies
• B.A Ed English
• B.Sc Ed Geography
• B.A Ed History
G. Faculty of Science
• B.Sc Microbiology
• B.Sc Biochemistry
• B.Sc Zoology
• B.Sc Geology
• B.Sc Botany
• B.Sc Biology
• B.Sc Chemistry
• B.Sc Computer Science
• B.Sc Industrial Chemistry
• B.Sc Statistics
H. Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
• B.Sc Nursing
UNIABUJA DEGREE UPGRADE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for admission into any of the programmes, candidates must:
1. Possess a minimum of five (5) ‘O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained at not more than two sittings from WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB, or TCII.
2. Two “A” level passes with a minimum of five O’level credit passes in relevant subjects.
3. Applicants who graduated from a recognized University or Polythenics through direct entry (DE) must have at least 4 (four) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in SSCE/NECO or NABTEB at not more than two sittings, at at least two passes “A” level G.C.E or Diploma at Upper Credit Level or 10 points in IJMB. NCE holders with a minimum of 10 points pass obtained from a recognized institution in addition to 5 O’level credit passes as in (1) above can also be considered.
4. Applicants for Nursing must have Midwifery Certification, HND certificate with a minimum of Lower Credit or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of pass degree in a related discipline from a recognized University or Polythenic.
HOW TO APPLY FOR UNIABUJA DEGREE CONVERSION 2025/2026
Follow these steps to apply:
1. Visit the official portal: https://www.cdlce.uniabuja.edu.ng
2. Click “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” to view requirements.
3. Select your study mode: PART-TIME, ODL, or Bachelor’s Degree Conversion.
4. Click “APPLY NOW” to start your application.
5. Fill in your personal details (Full name, Phone number, Email).
6. Generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR).
7. Pay the application fee of ₦20,000 via REMITA (excluding bank charges).
8. After payment, log back in and complete the form.
9. Submit and print your application slip.
UNIABUJA DEGREE CONVERSION APPLICATION FEE
• Application Fee: ₦20,000
• Payment Method: Online via REMITA
• Note: Fee excludes bank charges
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Deadline: Tuesday, 30th September, 2025
Apply early to avoid last-minute issues.
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
• Agriculture, Engineering, and Nursing: 3 Years
• All other courses: 2 Years
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Applicants must have an active email address and phone number.
• Regularly check your email for admission updates.
• For enquiries, contact:
0806 228 7374 | 0903 863 6734
8am – 4pm (Monday to Friday)
Upgrade your qualification and increase your career prospects with the UNIABUJA Degree Conversion Programme 2025/2026. Apply now and take the next step in your academic journey!
