Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)

Courses offered in Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) include: MBBS (Medicine and Surgery), BDS (Dentistry), B.Pharm (Pharmacy), B.Sc (Nursing Science), B.Sc (Medical Laboratory Science), B.Sc (Physiotherapy), B.Sc (Radiography), LL.B (Law), B.Engr (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum/Computer Engineering), B.Sc (Computer Science), B.Sc (Information Technology), B.Sc (Architecture), B.Sc (Building), B.Sc (Quantity Surveying), B.Sc (Estate Management), B.Sc (Geology), B.Sc (Biochemistry), B.Sc (Microbiology), B.Sc (Chemistry), B.Sc (Physics), B.Sc (Mathematics), B.Sc (Statistics), B.Sc (Biology), B.Sc (Nutrition and Dietetics), B.Agric (Agricultural Economics/Animal Science/Crop Science), B.Sc (Food Science and Technology), B.Sc (Accounting), B.Sc (Business Administration), B.Sc (Economics), B.Sc (Marketing), B.Sc (Mass Communication), B.Sc (Political Science), B.Sc (Sociology), B.Sc (Psychology), B.A (English), B.A (Igbo), B.A (History), B.A (Fine and Applied Arts), B.A (Music), B.A (Theatre Arts), B.Ed (Education), B.Sc (Geography). All programmes are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

UNIZIK school fees are highly subsidised as a federal institution, making it among the most affordable universities in southeast Nigeria. For the 2024/2025 academic session, undergraduate fees are: Medicine and Surgery — NGN 76,000; Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science, and Pharmacy — NGN 63,500; Accounting, Banking and Finance, and Business Administration — NGN 55,500; other faculties generally — NGN 26,000 to NGN 55,000 per session. Returning students pay approximately NGN 20,000 to NGN 25,000 depending on course. The acceptance fee for newly admitted students is NGN 62,500 (non-refundable). Hostel fees range from NGN 30,000 to NGN 40,510 per session; hostel spaces are prioritised for 100-level and final-year students. Payment is via Remita on the UNIZIK portal at unizik.edu.ng.

The JAMB cut-off mark for Nnamdi Azikiwe University is 160 as of 2026. Individual departments may set higher cut-off marks depending on competition.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University conducts a Post-UTME screening exercise for all qualified candidates who meet the JAMB cut-off mark.

The address of Nnamdi Azikiwe University is: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Visit https://www.unizik.edu.ng for directions.

UNIZIK admission requirements: (1) JAMB UTME minimum score of 160; Medicine requires 280+ and Law requires 250+. (2) Five O'Level credit passes at not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics and programme-relevant subjects. (3) UNIZIK conducts Post-UTME aptitude screening for all candidates who score above the cut-off mark — registration fee approximately NGN 2,000 on the UNIZIK portal. (4) Medicine requires credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Law requires English Language and four relevant subjects. Engineering requires Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. (5) Candidates must select UNIZIK as first-choice institution in JAMB as second-choice candidates are rarely considered. (6) Direct Entry via two A'Level passes in relevant subjects or ND/HND Upper Credit from an accredited institution is available. Upload O'Level results to JAMB CAPS before screening.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University provides on-campus hostel accommodation for students.

Yes, Nnamdi Azikiwe University is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Nnamdi Azikiwe University is located in Awka, Anambra, Nigeria. Full address: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University was established in 1991, making it 35 years old as of 2026. It is a federal institution.