The management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu, has officially announced the commencement of its supplementary admission exercise for the 2025/2026 academic session. This opportunity is open to all suitably qualified candidates who chose ESUT as their most preferred or first-choice institution in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) but are yet to be offered admission into any of the regular undergraduate programmes.

According to the university’s admission board, the supplementary admission exercise provides a second chance for prospective students to secure placement into various degree programmes that still have available slots. The management encourages eligible applicants to take advantage of this window to apply before the deadline.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for consideration in this supplementary admission exercise, candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. UTME Score Requirement: Applicants must have scored 160 and above in the 2025 UTME.

2. Choice of Institution: Candidates must have chosen Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) as their most preferred or first-choice institution during JAMB registration.

3. Subject Combination: Applicants must have taken the correct UTME subjects required for their intended course of study as specified by JAMB and the university.

4. Minimum Entry Requirements: Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant O’level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than two sittings.

The university has advised that candidates carefully review the list of available programmes and their required subject combinations before applying, as applications for courses not listed will not be processed.

Procedure for Application

The application process for the ESUT supplementary admission is simple and fully online. Interested candidates are to follow the steps below:

1. Visit the university’s official admission portal at portal.esut.edu.ng.

2. Generate an application invoice for the supplementary admission form.

3. Proceed to any commercial bank or make payment online using the generated invoice.

4. Pay a non-refundable application fee of ₦10,600 (Ten Thousand, Six Hundred Naira only).

5. After payment, return to the portal and complete the online application form.

6. Carefully review all entered details and submit the form.

Applicants are strongly advised to print out a copy of the completed form and payment receipt for reference purposes.

The application period runs from Tuesday, 21st October 2025 to Sunday, 26th October 2025. Late applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Available Courses for Supplementary Admission

Below is the full list of available programmes across ESUT’s various faculties and the corresponding UTME subject combinations required for admission:

1. Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resource Management

• Departments:

  • Agronomy & Ecological Management

  • Animal Science & Fisheries Management

  • Agricultural Economics & Extension

  • Food Science & Technology

UTME Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture, and either Mathematics or Physics.

2. Faculty of Physical Sciences

• Departments:

  • Industrial Physics

  • Mathematics

  • Statistics

  • Industrial Chemistry

  • Geology & Mining

UTME Subjects: Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology, or Agriculture.

3. Faculty of Engineering

• Departments:

  • Agricultural Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

  • Mechatronics Engineering

  • Biomedical Engineering

UTME Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

4. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Departments:

  • Architecture

  • Building Technology

  • Quantity Surveying

  • Surveying & Geoinformatics (Land Surveying)

  • Environmental Management

UTME Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

• Other Departments:

  • Estate Management

  • Geography/Metrology

  • Urban & Regional Planning

UTME Subjects: Mathematics and any of Physics, Biology, Geography, Agriculture, or Economics.

5. Faculty of Education

• Departments:

  • Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Integrated Science, and Agricultural Science Education

  • Technology & Vocational Education (Building/Woodwork, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical)

  • Mathematics Education, Computer Science Education

  • Library & Information Science

  • Human Kinetics & Health Education

  • Continuing Education & Development Studies

  • Educational Foundation

  • Education Management

  • Guidance & Counselling

  • Educational Administration & Supervision

  • Business & Entrepreneurship Education

UTME Subjects:

• For Science Education: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

• For Technical Education: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

• For Business/Education courses: English and three Business-related subjects.

6. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Departments:

  • Banking & Finance

  • Marketing

  • Cooperative Economics & Management

  • Insurance & Risk Management

UTME Subjects: Mathematics, Economics, and one other relevant subject.

7. Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Departments:

  • History & International Studies

  • Sociology & Anthropology

  • Psychology

  • English & Literary Studies

UTME Subjects: Government or History plus two other Social Science or Arts subjects.

• Department of Economics
  UTME Subjects: Mathematics and Economics, plus one other relevant subject.

8. Other Available Programmes

• Department: Human Nutrition & Dietetics
  UTME Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Application Opens: Tuesday, 21st October 2025

• Application Closes: Sunday, 26th October 2025

Applicants are strongly advised to complete their applications before the closing date to avoid disqualification.

Additional Information

All candidates are to ensure that their O’level results have been properly uploaded to the JAMB portal through their JAMB profile. Failure to do so will automatically disqualify them from consideration, even if they meet all other requirements.

The university emphasizes that admission will be strictly based on merit, in line with ESUT’s commitment to transparency and academic excellence.

Official Statement from the Registrar

In an official release signed by Ambrose G. Ugwu, Registrar, the university reaffirmed its dedication to fairness and due process in the supplementary admission exercise.

“This opportunity is for qualified candidates who are still interested in joining ESUT for the 2025/2026 academic year. We encourage applicants to follow the correct procedures, provide accurate information, and apply only for courses for which they are academically qualified. The University remains committed to merit-based admissions and will not compromise its standards,” the statement read.

Conclusion

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) remains one of Nigeria’s leading state universities, known for its excellence in science, engineering, management, and innovation. The supplementary admission exercise offers another opportunity for qualified students to join ESUT’s academic community and pursue their dreams in a conducive learning environment.

Interested applicants are urged to act promptly, visit portal.esut.edu.ng, and complete their application before the deadline.

For further details, visit the ESUT Admissions Office or check the university’s official website for updates.

Signed:
AMBROSE G. UGWU
Registrar