Entry Requirements into the University
Admission into the Sokoto State University, Sokoto is automatic provided a student successfully completes the Basic Matriculation Programme (with minimum points) to be decided by the University. The student must also sit for the UTME Prospective students must choose Sokoto State University as the most preferred institution/first choice while completing their UTME form and must also have obtained the required UTME scores (determined by the JAMB) as well as remedied the necessary O-Level deficiencies.
Degree Programme Minimum Entry Requirements
Candidates offered admission should fulfill the minimum entry requirements specified against the Faculties into which they are admitted. All candidates shall submit originals and two (2) photocopies of their certificates or result slips. Similarly, birth certificates and letters confirming Local Governments of origin are to be submitted. Five relevant credits in SSCE (WAEC/NECO), NABTEB, GCE O/L and other recognized examinations obtained at not more than two sittings. Two A/L passes in relevant subjects plus three O/L credit passes in three other subjects not more than two Sittings. Three A/L passes in relevant subjects plus two O/L credit passes in two other subjects at not more than two sittings. National Diploma or Diploma from a recognized University at lower credit grade, including at least four OIL credit passes in SSCE/GCE or equivalent.
English Language Requirement
Candidates are required to obtain any of the following: Applicants must write the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and attain an acceptable standard in the use of English (compulsory) and three other subjects relevant to the proposed course of study as set out in the JAMB Brochure. Note that a matriculated student of any University is not eligible to sit for the UTME. Those who are transferring from foreign universities could, however, write the examination.
UTME/DE Online Screening Exercise
UTME/DE candidates are required to upload their credentials (i.e SSCE, A‘Level result and UTME result) on the University’s Portal for the UTME/DE screening exercise of the Sokoto State University.
Special Note:
All subjects passed above must be selected from the approved list of subjects; No subject may be counted at both the Ordinary and Advanced levels; Credit pass in English Language is required for all courses; Credit pass in Mathematics is required for all courses