Does PAU offer Tourism Studies?
No, Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) does not currently offer Tourism Studies as a JAMB UTME programme for the 2026 admission cycle.
PAU's current catalogue does not include Tourism Studies for the 2026 cycle. The reason is institutional focus or NUC accreditation rather than candidate demand.
Where you can study Tourism Studies instead
No institutions in this guide currently offer Tourism Studies.
What PAU offers instead
PAU runs related programmes that share career territory with Tourism Studies. Accounting is the closest match at this institution, with cut-offs from 243 for the 2026 cycle.
Switching institutions for a specific course is a common path in the Nigerian admission system. The change-of-institution window during the JAMB cycle lets candidates pivot before the post-UTME stage, and many candidates carry their first-choice score across to a more suitable institution.
Related programmes at PAU
Why some universities do not offer every course
Not every Nigerian university offers every JAMB-listed course. Universities are either comprehensive, covering most disciplines, or specialised, focusing on a narrower range such as technology, agriculture or theology.
The National Universities Commission accredits each programme separately, and the absence of a course in an institution's catalogue usually reflects either the institution's strategic focus or the fact that the NUC has not yet approved that specific programme for the institution. PAU's current catalogue runs a focused private-university catalogue centred on business, communications and the liberal arts which is why Tourism Studies sits outside the PAU undergraduate offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does PAU offer Tourism Studies for postgraduate study?
Tourism Studies is not currently in the PAU undergraduate catalogue tracked in this guide. Postgraduate availability is a separate question handled by the institution's school of postgraduate studies, and should be confirmed on the official PAU portal.
When might PAU add Tourism Studies to its programmes?
New undergraduate programmes require National Universities Commission accreditation and the development of curricula, faculty and infrastructure. There is no public timeline for PAU adding Tourism Studies, and candidates targeting the course should plan around institutions that already offer it.
What is the closest alternative to Tourism Studies at PAU?
Accounting at PAU is the closest related programme in the current catalogue. It shares the academic foundation with Tourism Studies, and may suit candidates with related career goals.
How do I check NUC-approved courses at PAU?
The National Universities Commission publishes the full list of accredited programmes at each Nigerian university. Use the NUC database or the official PAU admissions portal to confirm the latest accredited programmes before applying for any course.
Can I transfer to study Tourism Studies elsewhere after starting at PAU?
Inter-university transfers in Nigeria are possible but bureaucratic, and typically require strong academic standing in the first year. A cleaner route is to apply directly to an institution that offers Tourism Studies, either as a first choice from the start or via the change-of-institution window during the JAMB admission cycle.