NIGERIA MARITIME UNIVERSITY, OKERENKOKO RELEASES JUPEB ADMISSION FORM FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, has announced the commencement of admission into its Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The programme is designed to provide qualified candidates with an opportunity to gain Direct Entry admission into 200-level degree programmes.

AVAILABLE JUPEB PROGRAMMES

The available programmes are grouped into four major categories: Engineering, Environmental Management, Transport and Science.

Engineering

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Environmental Management

• Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Environmental Management and Pollution
• Meteorology and Climate Change
• Marine Geology

Transport

• Maritime Economics and Finance
• Transport Logistics Management
• Nautical Science
• Port Management

Science

• Biology
• Computer Science
• Industrial Chemistry
• Industrial Mathematics
• Industrial Physics

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to possess a minimum of five O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects obtained in WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB, at not more than two sittings.

The required subjects depend on the candidate’s chosen programme and may include:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Economics
• Geography
• Financial Accounting
• Commerce
• Government

Requirements for Engineering and Science Programmes

Candidates applying for Engineering and Science programmes are required to have the relevant credits in Biology/Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, according to the requirements of their chosen programme.

Requirements for Transport Programmes

Candidates applying for Transport programmes are required to have relevant credits in:

• Economics
• Geography
• Mathematics

Requirements for Environmental Management Programmes

Candidates applying for Environmental Management programmes are required to have relevant credits in subjects including:

• Biology/Geography/Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics

Applicants are advised to confirm the specific subject requirements for their preferred programme before completing their application.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to apply online through the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko admission portal.

The application attracts a non-refundable fee of ₦10,000.

Candidates should complete and submit their application forms through the official portal:

Nigeria Maritime University JUPEB Application Portal

Applicants are advised to ensure that all information supplied during the registration process is accurate before submitting the application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline for the 2026/2027 Nigeria Maritime University JUPEB application is October 30, 2026.

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete their applications before the closing date.

ENQUIRIES

For further enquiries concerning the JUPEB programme, candidates can contact the university via:

Phone: 08035486054

Email: [email protected]

The JUPEB programme provides prospective students with an alternative pathway towards Direct Entry admission into 200-level degree programmes at the university.

Prospective applicants are advised to carefully review the admission requirements and complete their applications before the stipulated deadline.