OAU Pre-Degree Programme 2025/2026: Complete Application Guide and Requirements

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) offers a Pre-Degree Programme that creates an alternative pathway to university admission for students who need to improve their qualifications. If you're preparing for university but need additional academic preparation, this program could be your entry point to OAU.

What is the Pre-Degree Programme?

The OAU Pre-Degree Programme is a 9-month intensive preparatory program that helps students build the academic foundation needed for university studies. Successful completion makes you eligible for direct admission to OAU's 100-level programs, bypassing the standard JAMB UTME requirements.

Programme Duration

The program runs for nine months with two contact periods. Classes combine face-to-face instruction with structured study time to ensure you master the required content.

Application Deadline

Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Submit your application well before this date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission, you must have:

• Minimum of 5 credits in relevant O-Level subjects
• Credits obtained in no more than 2 sittings (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB)
• English Language credit is mandatory for all courses
• Mathematics credit required for science and social science programs
• Literature-in-English credit required for law programs

Available Subject Combinations

Choose a combination that matches your intended degree program:

Arts Programmes

• Government/Literature/Religious Studies
• Economics/Government/Literature

Biological Sciences

• Biology/Chemistry/Physics

Physical Sciences

• Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics
• Geography/Mathematics/Physics

Social Sciences

• Economics/Government/Mathematics
• Mathematics/Geography/Economics

Application Fee

₦15,000 - Payable online via:

• E-Tranzact Webconnect or Paystack
• ATM/Debit card
• Bank transfer
• USSD
• Direct account debit

How to Apply

1. Visit the OAU Centre for Distance Learning portal: www.oaucdl.edu.ng
2. Click on "2025/2026 Pre-Degree Application"
3. Complete the online application form with accurate information
4. Upload scanned copies of your O-Level results
5. Pay the ₦15,000 application fee online
6. Print your application acknowledgment slip

Important: Applications are strictly online. No printed application forms are available or accepted.

Entrance Examination

All applicants will take a computer-based entrance exam testing your readiness for the program. Exam locations:

• Ile-Ife Centre (main campus)
• Ikeja, Lagos State (for Lagos-area applicants)

Your exam performance combined with your O-Level results determines admission.

UTME Registration Requirement

All Pre-Degree students must register for the 2026 UTME (JAMB examination) during the program. This is mandatory even though you'll gain direct admission to OAU upon successful completion—the UTME registration serves as your official matriculation number base.

Why Choose OAU Pre-Degree?

Guaranteed progression: Successful completion leads directly to OAU admission without competing through JAMB.

Strong academic foundation: Nine months of intensive preparation ensures you're ready for degree-level studies.

Campus familiarity: You'll already know the campus, facilities, and academic culture before starting your degree.

Smaller class sizes: More individual attention compared to typical 100-level classes.

Important Warnings

Avoid fraudsters: OAU Centre for Distance Learning has NOT authorized any person or agent to sell application forms. Apply only through the official portal.

No physical forms: If anyone offers to sell you a printed application form, it's a scam.

Verify before payment: Ensure you're on the official OAU domain before entering payment information.

Need Exam Preparation?

The Pre-Degree entrance exam tests your academic readiness. Use Ulearngo's practice questions to prepare for the computer-based test format and improve your performance.

Source: Obafemi Awolowo University official announcement, April 2025