The management of Claretian University of Nigeria (CUN), Maryland Nekede, Owerri, has commenced the sale of application forms for admission into its Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The IJMB Programme is a one-year Advanced Level (A’Level) programme that enables successful candidates to gain Direct Entry admission into 200 Level in Claretian University and other universities across Nigeria and abroad.

Available Programmes

The IJMB programme prepares candidates for admission into various degree programmes across several faculties, including:

Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting
• Banking & Finance
• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Public Administration
• Economics
• Insurance
• Transport Management
• Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Economics
• English Language
• History & Diplomatic Studies
• International Relations
• Mass Communication
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Criminology & Security Studies

Faculty of Engineering

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Information Technology
• Cyber Security
• Data Science
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Industrial Chemistry
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Environmental Management
• Wildlife & Ecotourism Management
• Architecture
• Building

Other Faculties

Candidates can also prepare for admission into programmes in:

• Law
• Education
• Agriculture
• Health Sciences
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Estate Management
• Library & Information Science
• Quantity Surveying
• Tourism & Hospitality Management
• Maritime Transport Management
• Procurement Management

Why Choose Claretian University?

Students admitted into the IJMB programme will enjoy several benefits, including:

• All programmes are fully approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
• ICAN Affiliate Member Institution.
• Modern classrooms, laboratories, and ICT facilities.
• 24-hour electricity and internet services.
• Comfortable en-suite hostel accommodation.
• A conducive learning environment that supports academic excellence.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Possess a minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.
• The required credits must include English Language and Mathematics.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official IJMB application portal:

Application Portal: https://portal.claretianuniversity.edu.ng/students/ijmbapplicantion

Applicants can also visit the University’s official website for more information:

Website: www.claretianuniversity.edu.ng

Contact Information

For enquiries and admission assistance, contact:

• 09016189060
• 08033266398
• 08069565855
• 07038705545
• 08063388863

Final Note

The Claretian University of Nigeria IJMB Programme provides an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking an alternative route to university admission. Upon successful completion of the one-year programme, students become eligible for Direct Entry admission into 200 Level in Claretian University and many other universities in Nigeria.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early and complete the admission process before the close of the application period.