Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) is a state-owned university located in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. Founded in 1999, it admits candidates through the JAMB UTME and a post-UTME screening, with separate fee bands for indigenes and non-indigenes.
AAUA's general cut-off mark for 2026/2027 is 170, with course-specific cut-offs ranging from 204 (Agricultural Science) to 272 (Medicine and Surgery). Located in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo, Adekunle Ajasin University is a state university with 9 faculties and was founded in 1999.
What changed in the 2026 cycle
AAUA's 2026 admission window reflects a candidate pool that grew measurably stronger this cycle.
The institution's most competitive programmes are Medicine and Surgery (272), Law (257) and Nursing Science (253). Medicine and Surgery sits at the ceiling for AAUA, with candidates scoring below 272 effectively shut out of that programme. On the other end, Agricultural Science (204), Chemistry (207) and Physics (209) offer the most accessible entry points at the institution.
Against 2025, the average rose by 5.3 points, consistent with the stronger pool of high-scoring candidates JAMB recorded nationally.
2026 cut off marks at AAUA
| Course | Category | 2026 UTME | 2025 UTME | Change | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Management | 225 | 219 | +6 | 70.1 |
| Agricultural Science | Sciences | 204 | 199 | +5 | 67.5 |
| Biochemistry | Sciences | 222 | 218 | +4 | 69.8 |
| Chemistry | Sciences | 207 | 200 | +7 | 67.9 |
| Civil Engineering | Engineering | 231 | 227 | +4 | 70.9 |
| Computer Science | Sciences | 223 | 216 | +7 | 69.9 |
| Economics | Social Sciences | 228 | 222 | +6 | 70.5 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Engineering | 238 | 234 | +4 | 71.8 |
| English Language | Arts | 221 | 215 | +6 | 69.6 |
| International Relations | Social Sciences | 228 | 221 | +7 | 70.5 |
| Law | Law | 257 | 253 | +4 | 74.1 |
| Mass Communication | Arts | 233 | 226 | +7 | 71.1 |
| Mathematics | Sciences | 212 | 209 | +3 | 68.5 |
| Medicine and Surgery | Medical and Health | 272 | 265 | +7 | 76.0 |
| Microbiology | Sciences | 222 | 216 | +6 | 69.8 |
| Nursing Science | Medical and Health | 253 | 249 | +4 | 73.6 |
| Physics | Sciences | 209 | 206 | +3 | 68.1 |
| Political Science | Social Sciences | 225 | 221 | +4 | 70.1 |
| Public Administration | Social Sciences | 219 | 213 | +6 | 69.4 |
| Statistics | Sciences | 220 | 215 | +5 | 69.5 |
Faculties and academic structure
Adekunle Ajasin University organises its undergraduate programmes across 9 faculties and colleges, with a broad set of faculties covering most major disciplines.
The faculty is the administrative parent, but the department is the academic home. Cut-off marks, post-UTME screening and graduation requirements all sit with the department, not the wider faculty.
The College of Medicine is the largest single unit by infrastructure footprint at most Nigerian universities that run it, with its own clinical postings, teaching hospital affiliation and admission requirements that sit above the institutional norm.
How admission works at AAUA
UTME requirements. Candidates must clear the JAMB national minimum of 150 and the AAUA institutional cut-off of 170 to be considered for any programme. Each course then sets its own threshold above the general cut-off, with competitive programmes such as Medicine and Surgery demanding 272 or higher. Candidates must also sit the correct UTME subject combination for their chosen course; a mismatch leads to disqualification regardless of how strong the score is.
Post-UTME screening. Candidates who clear the cut-off marks proceed to the institution's post-UTME, which combines a written screening test with documents verification. The screening result is folded into an aggregate score along with the UTME and O'level grades. Registration opens through the official portal once JAMB UTME results are released.
The CAPS process. Admission decisions are communicated through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System rather than direct contact with candidates. AAUA pushes recommended candidates to CAPS, where each candidate logs in to accept or reject the offer. Multiple admission lists are usually released through the cycle, so candidates who are not on the first list should keep checking.
Acceptance and admission fees. Once an offer is accepted on CAPS, candidates have roughly four weeks to pay the acceptance fee on the institution's portal. The 2026 cycle has confirmed a four-week acceptance window across the board, with the place reverting to the next candidate on the list if the deadline lapses. AAUA's acceptance fee sits in the typical Nigerian range for state universities, with full session fees billed separately.
Matriculation and resumption. The academic year at AAUA usually opens in late September or early October, depending on the cycle. Registration runs through the first weeks of resumption, followed by matriculation. Late arrivals risk losing slots in oversubscribed courses or paying late-registration fines, so candidates should treat the resumption date as fixed.
Campus facilities
The campus facilities at AAUA cover the practical needs of a full undergraduate cycle: study spaces, sports, worship, ICT and basic health services.
AAUA's teaching hospital is the institution's most distinctive infrastructure, used for clinical postings by Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy students and for community medical service.
Student accommodation
Accommodation is one of the most-asked questions about AAUA, and the honest answer is that it sits across three layers: on-campus hostels, off-campus lodges and short-stay options for visiting families.
On-campus housing
AAUA provides on-campus hostels but the capacity is limited compared to the annual intake. Allocation usually runs as a annual lottery, with fresh-year students given some priority for the first session.
On-campus hostel fees at federal and state universities like AAUA run in the ₦15,000 to ₦40,000 range per session, billed separately from tuition. Hostel quality varies across blocks, and students sometimes share rooms with two to six others depending on the building.
Because hostel demand exceeds supply at most federal universities, many students treat the application as a backup plan rather than the default option, with off-campus arrangements organised in parallel.
Off-campus housing
Students who cannot secure on-campus accommodation typically rent off-campus around Nearby residential neighbourhoods around the campus. The Nigerian student term for this is a "lodge", which can mean anything from a shared self-contained room to a small apartment.
Off-campus session prices at AAUA typically range from ₦80,000 - ₦250,000, with self-contained rooms at the upper end and shared rooms in older lodges at the lower. Power supply, water reliability and security vary widely from one street to the next, so visiting in person before paying a deposit is the standard precaution.
Fresh-year students often share rooms or apartments with course-mates as a first-year strategy, with many moving to smaller-group or single accommodation in later years as friend groups settle and budgets allow.
For visiting parents
Visiting parents typically book hotels near the main campus gate. Federal university towns generally have a mix of basic and mid-range hotels at ₦15,000 to ₦40,000 per night, with higher options in the major cities such as Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Travel apps such as Booking.com and Hotels.ng list current options and rates, which we deliberately do not republish here because they change frequently.
School fees and cost of attendance
AAUA as a state university runs distinct fee bands for indigenes and non-indigenes. Session fees range from ₦80,000 - ₦400,000 per session, with non-indigenes paying the upper end and state indigenes the lower. Verify the current figure on the AAUA bursary page each cycle.
Additional one-off costs
Beyond the headline session fee, fresh-intake students typically pay an acceptance fee in the ₦20,000 - ₦60,000 one-off range, an ID card and matriculation fee, faculty and departmental dues, and (for science and engineering programmes) laboratory or studio fees billed by the department.
Add a budget for course materials, transport, lodging deposit if going off-campus, and miscellaneous administrative payments through the first semester. Year-one costs are almost always the highest in a four-year cycle because so much of the spend is one-off.
Funding options
Eligible Nigerian undergraduates can apply to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which provides interest-free loans repayable after graduation and a grace period. AAUA also publishes its own scholarship schemes from time to time for high-performing intakes, and several state governments offer indigene-specific scholarships through the state scholarship board.
Federal and corporate scholarships open during the admission cycle each year; candidates should monitor the institution's scholarship page and the relevant state ministry of education portal once admission is secured.
About the campus
Adekunle Ajasin University sits in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. The institution serves Ondo State and the surrounding region as the principal university option. Founded in 1999, the institution has matured into a recognised state university serving its catchment region and drawing candidates from across the country.
Like most Nigerian universities, AAUA groups its programmes into faculties or colleges, each with its own dean and academic structure. Candidates apply to a specific programme within a faculty rather than to the university at large, which is why the course-specific cut-off matters more than any single institutional figure.
Cost of living in Akungba-Akoko for students depends heavily on accommodation choices. On-campus hostels, where available, offer the most predictable monthly cost, while off-campus rentals in student neighbourhoods near AAUA run higher but with more flexibility. Transport, food and study materials should be factored into any honest student budget for Akungba-Akoko.
Location and getting there
- 1-4 hours from Lagos and 7-10 hours from Abuja by road
- Inter-state coach services such as ABC Transport, GUO and the Young Shall Grow Motors operate routes to most state capitals. Flights are available to Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and a handful of state airports.
The institution sits in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State (South-West Nigeria), within reach of the regional commercial centres of its zone.
For inter-state travel, most students rely on a mix of buses and shared taxis, with occasional flights for the bigger inter-zone moves.
Application calendar
The 2026 admission window roughly follows the pattern below at AAUA. Treat these as planning ranges; the institution's official portal publishes the exact dates as the cycle progresses.
- JAMB UTMEApril to May 2026National examination window for the 2026 admission cycle.
- Post-UTME / screeningLate July to mid-August 2026AAUA announces its exact dates after JAMB UTME results are released.
- First CAPS admission listAugust to September 2026Initial admission recommendations appear on CAPS after screening.
- Acceptance fee deadline4 weeks from offerConfirmed window for the 2026 cycle. Missing it forfeits the place.
- Resumption for fresh intakeLate September to mid-October 2026Matriculation follows resumption by a few weeks.
How AAUA compares to similar universities
Among state universities of similar size and region, AAUA's 2026 average cut-off of 227.5 sits between KWASU (average 227.5) and ABSU (average 227.9). This places AAUA in the mid-tier of universities for the 2026 cycle.
Across the 20 programmes covered, AAUA maps to 20/146 of the courses tracked in this guide. Candidates choosing between AAUA and a peer institution should compare the specific course cut-off, not just the institutional average, because course-level differences often outweigh institution-level ones.
Frequently asked questions
How does AAUA's cut-off compare to other universities?
AAUA's 2026 average cut-off of 227.5 places it in the mid-tier among state universities, broadly comparable to peers such as ABSU. Cut-offs vary far more by course than by institution, so compare the specific course you want rather than the institutional average.
Can I use a JAMB score from a previous year for AAUA?
No. A JAMB UTME result is valid only for the admission cycle in which it was sat, so a 2026 application to AAUA needs a 2026 UTME score. Candidates who were not admitted in an earlier cycle must re-register and re-sit the UTME for the new cycle. AAUA's cut-off applies to the current year's score, not a carried-over one.
What is the post-UTME process at AAUA?
AAUA's post-UTME combines a screening exam with documents verification. The result is folded into an aggregate score along with the UTME and O'level grades. Post-UTME registration opens after JAMB UTME results are released and closes within two to three weeks.
How many undergraduate programmes does AAUA run?
This guide tracks 20 undergraduate programmes at AAUA, out of 146 courses covered nationally. The institution's official prospectus typically lists more, including programmes outside this guide's cut-off dataset. Use the course list on this page to see every AAUA programme with a 2026 cut-off.
Is AAUA a federal, state or private university?
AAUA is a state university located in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. As a state university, it is owned by the state government and runs separate fee bands for indigenes and non-indigenes.
How do I pay AAUA fees once admitted?
AAUA fee payments are made through the official institution portal, usually via a Remita or bank-integrated payment that generates a receipt for course registration. Avoid paying any fee through unofficial agents or third parties. The portal also confirms which charges are due at each stage, so rely on it rather than informal information.
Which courses are easiest to get into at AAUA?
The most accessible programmes at AAUA for 2026 are Agricultural Science (204), Chemistry (207) and Physics (209), which carry the institution's lowest cut-off marks. They are a realistic target for candidates whose UTME score clears the general cut-off of 170 but falls short of competitive courses such as Medicine and Surgery.
Can I apply to AAUA while awaiting my O'level result?
Generally yes. JAMB and most universities allow candidates to register and sit the UTME while awaiting a WAEC or NECO result, and AAUA typically lets such candidates apply. The result must, however, be available and uploaded before admission can be finalised — an awaiting-result candidate cannot be admitted without the five required credits in hand. Upload the result on the JAMB portal as soon as it is released.
Does AAUA have a teaching hospital?
Yes. Adekunle Ajasin University runs an affiliated teaching hospital used for clinical postings by Medicine, Nursing and allied-health students, and for community medical service. The teaching hospital is the largest single piece of infrastructure at the institution and a core part of its medical-school accreditation.
What is AAUA most competitive course?
Medicine and Surgery carries the highest 2026 cut-off at AAUA at 272. It sits at the competitive ceiling for the institution; candidates scoring below that mark are effectively shut out of the programme and should plan a realistic second choice.
What documents do I need for AAUA screening?
For post-UTME or screening at AAUA, candidates typically present the JAMB UTME result slip, the JAMB admission letter once issued, O'level result(s), a birth certificate or age declaration, recent passport photographs and a means of identification. Some faculties also ask for a state-of-origin or local-government certificate. Confirm the exact checklist on the official AAUA portal before screening day.
What faculties does AAUA have?
AAUA runs 9 faculties and colleges, including College of Medicine, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science and others. Candidates apply to a specific department within a faculty, and the department sets the course-specific cut-off, screening process and graduation requirements.