Eligibility Requirements

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Candidates who made COOU their First Choice Institution in the 2026 UTME are invited to register.

  • Professional Courses: Candidates for Law, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmaceutical Science must have a minimum score of 200 to qualify.
  • Other Courses: Candidates who scored 150 and above are qualified to apply. Candidates with scores between 150–165 are encouraged to consider the courses listed in the recommended schedule.
  • Change of Institution: Candidates who did not make COOU their First Choice but scored the eligible pass mark can apply after visiting JAMB CBT Centres for a change of institution.
  • Direct Entry (DE): DE candidates who made COOU their First Choice must register for the screening exercise. Holders of NCE/OND/HND/First Degree or A Level in relevant disciplines are eligible.
  • Transcripts for DE: Academic transcripts must be forwarded to the Registrar on or before the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.

Important Notes

Mandatory
01
Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026. A non-refundable processing fee of ₦2,000 is required via the application portal.
02
Registration Period: Online registration commences on Monday, 8 June 2026 and ends on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. Candidates who do not register online will not be considered.
03
Result Upload: Upload of O Level result(s) (and A' Level for DE candidates) is compulsory.
04
Stay Informed: Candidates should regularly monitor their phone number, email, and the COOU website for updates on the screening exercise.
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Enquiries: For more information, contact the Admission Unit via registrar@coou.edu.ng or admission@coou.edu.ng.

Application Procedure

4 Easy Steps

Follow these simple steps to complete your Post UME application:

1
Visit the Application Portal
Go to apply.coou.edu.ng to begin your application.
2
Create an Account
If you don't have an account, click "Create One" under the Sign-in button. Use a personal email and phone number you can access easily.
3
Log In
Log in with your JAMB Registration Number and the password you created in Step 2.
4
Complete Your Application
Follow the Application Progress steps to complete your Post UME application.

Recommended Courses

For Scores 150–165

Candidates with scores between 150–165 are encouraged to consider these courses:

Agriculture 5 courses

  • Agro Economics & Extension
  • Animal Science
  • Crop Science
  • Soil Science
  • Fisheries & Aquaculture

Engineering 2 courses

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Arts 3 courses

  • Linguistics & Igbo
  • Music
  • Religious Studies

Education 11 courses

  • Education & Biology
  • Education & Chemistry
  • Education & Computer Science
  • Education & Economics
  • Education & Physics
  • Education & Political Science
  • Education Management
  • Education & English
  • Guidance & Counseling
  • Business Education
  • Social Studies

Physical Science 5 courses

  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Geology
  • Industrial Physics
  • Industrial Chemistry

Environmental Science 4 courses

  • Architecture
  • Environmental Management
  • Estate Management
  • Urban & Regional Planning

Social Science 1 course

  • Library & Information Science

Contact Admission Unit

We're Here to Help

Reach out to us for any questions or assistance with your application:

Email
registrar@coou.edu.ng
Email
admission@coou.edu.ng
Website
www.coou.edu.ng
Location
Anambra State, Nigeria

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