OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY (UNIOSUN) RELEASES PRE-DEGREE ADMISSION FORM FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has announced the commencement of applications for admission into its one-year Pre-Degree Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The University is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates who wish to use the Pre-Degree Programme as a pathway towards securing admission into its undergraduate degree programmes.

According to the admission announcement, candidates seeking admission into the programme must possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects in their Ordinary Level results. The required subjects must include English Language for Arts programmes, while candidates interested in Science and Social Science programmes must have credits in both English Language and Mathematics.

The University accepts O’Level results from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent examinations. Candidates who have deficiencies in their O’Level results may also be considered, provided they make up for the deficiencies before the 2026/2027 admission exercise.

Interested applicants are required to complete their applications online through the University website or the dedicated Pre-Degree application portal. The application form costs ₦20,000, payable through the Remita Payment Gateway.

The one-year programme is designed to prepare candidates for university-level education and provide an opportunity to seek admission into various degree programmes across the University’s colleges and campuses.

In addition, the programme includes CISCO ICT Training with CISCO Certification at no extra cost, giving participants an opportunity to acquire additional ICT skills alongside their academic preparation.

UNIOSUN Pre-Degree Admission 2026/2027: General Requirements

Candidates interested in the Osun State University Pre-Degree Programme must satisfy the University’s general admission requirements.

Applicants are expected to possess Ordinary Level qualifications from any of the following examination bodies:

• West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
• National Examinations Council (NECO).
• National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).
• Other equivalent examinations.

Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects.

The required compulsory subjects depend on the intended field of study:

Intended field	Compulsory subjects
Arts	English Language
Sciences	English Language and Mathematics
Social Sciences	English Language and Mathematics

The five credits must be in subjects relevant to the proposed course of study.

Can candidates with O’Level deficiencies apply?

Yes. According to the admission announcement, candidates with deficiencies in their O’Level results may be considered for the Pre-Degree Programme.

However, such candidates are required to make up for any outstanding deficiencies before the 2026/2027 admission exercise.

Applicants should carefully examine their O’Level results and ensure that they satisfy the subject requirements for their intended degree programmes.

How to Apply for UNIOSUN Pre-Degree Admission 2026/2027

Interested candidates are required to complete their applications online through the Osun State University website or the dedicated Pre-Degree application portal.

The application process involves accessing the portal, reading the registration instructions, completing the application form and making the required payment.

Step-by-step application procedure

1. Visit the official UNIOSUN website at www.uniosun.edu.ng or access the dedicated Pre-Degree portal at pds.uniosun.edu.ng.
2. Access the online application platform.
3. Read the registration guidelines and instructions carefully before proceeding.
4. Complete the application form with the required personal and academic information.
5. Pay the application fee of ₦20,000 through the Remita Payment Gateway.
6. Follow the portal instructions to complete and submit your application.
7. Print two (2) copies of the completed application form.

Candidates are expected to retain the printed copies because the University states that two copies must be submitted upon admission into the Pre-Degree Programme.

Applicants should ensure that the information supplied during registration is accurate and that they follow the instructions provided on the official application portal.

UNIOSUN Pre-Degree Application Fee 2026/2027

The application fee for the Osun State University Pre-Degree Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session is Twenty Thousand Naira (₦20,000.00).

Payment is to be made through the Remita Payment Gateway.

Description	Details
Programme	One-year Pre-Degree
Academic session	2026/2027
Application fee	₦20,000
Payment platform	Remita Payment Gateway
Application method	Online
Application portal	https://pds.uniosun.edu.ng
University website	https://www.uniosun.edu.ng

Candidates are advised to make payment only through the payment channel provided on the official application platform.

UNIOSUN Pre-Degree Programme: Available Degree Courses for 2026/2027

The Pre-Degree Programme provides a pathway for candidates seeking admission into several undergraduate degree programmes across the University’s colleges.

Upon successful completion of the Pre-Degree Programme, candidates must also obtain satisfactory scores in the 2026/2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to have the opportunity of being considered for admission into the listed degree programmes.

Below is the list of available degree programmes grouped according to their respective colleges and campuses.

1. College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources Management, Ejigbo Campus

The available programmes include:

1. B. Agric. Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
2. B. Agric. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
3. B. Agric. Agronomy
4. B. Agric. Animal Science
5. B. Fisheries and Aquaculture
6. B. Wildlife Management
7. B. Forestry Management

2. College of Education, Ipetu-Ijesa Campus

Candidates interested in Education-related programmes can consider the following:

1. B.Sc. (Ed.) Economics
2. B.A. (Ed.) English
3. B.Sc. (Ed.) Political Science
4. B.Ed. Adult Education
5. B.Sc. (Ed.) Business Education
6. B.Ed. Educational Management
7. B.Ed. Educational Technology
8. B.Sc. (Ed.) Environmental Education
9. B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
10. B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics
11. B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology
12. B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry
13. B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics
14. B.Sc. (Ed.) Computer Science

3. College of Health Sciences, Osogbo Campus

The listed health-related degree programmes are:

1. MBBS Medicine and Surgery
2. B.N.Sc. Nursing Science
3. B.Sc. Pharmacology
4. B.Sc. Anatomy
5. B.Sc. Physiology
6. B.Sc. Public Health
7. B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
8. BMLS Medical Laboratory Science
9. B.Sc. Radiography and Radiation Science
10. B. Environmental Health Science
11. B. Health Information Management

Candidates interested in health-related courses should pay particular attention to the relevant subject requirements for their preferred programmes.

4. College of Humanities and Culture, Ikire Campus

Available programmes include:

1. B.A. English and International Studies
2. B.A. French and International Studies
3. B.A. Arabic Language and Literature
4. B.A. History and International Studies
5. B.A. Islamic Studies
6. B.A. Christian Religious Studies
7. B.A. Linguistics
8. B.A. Yoruba
9. B.A. Philosophy
10. B.A. Theatre Arts
11. B.A. Tourism Studies
12. B.Sc. Broadcasting
13. B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies
14. B.Sc. Mass Communication
15. B.Sc. Advertising
16. B.Sc. Public Relations

5. College of Law and Liberal Science, Ifetedo Campus

The College offers the following listed programmes:

1. LL.B. Law
2. LL.B. Common and Islamic Law
3. B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies
4. B.Sc. Peace and Conflict Resolution

6. College of Management and Social Sciences, Okuku Campus

The available programmes include:

1. B.Sc. Accounting
2. B.Sc. Banking and Finance
3. B.Sc. Business Administration
4. B.Sc. Cooperative and Rural Development
5. B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
6. B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
7. B.Sc. Marketing
8. B.Sc. Public Administration
9. B.Sc. Economics
10. B.Sc. Development Studies
11. B.Sc. Geography
12. B.Sc. Transport Management
13. B.Sc. Demography and Social Statistics
14. B.Sc. Political Science and International Relations
15. B.Sc. Politics, Philosophy and Economics
16. B.Sc. Local Government and Development Studies
17. B.Sc. International Relations and Diplomacy
18. B.Sc. Sociology
19. B.Sc. Social Standard
20. B.Sc. Psychology
21. B.Sc. Social Work

7. College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Osogbo Campus

Candidates interested in Science, Engineering, Technology and other related fields can consider the following programmes:

Science and related programmes

1. B.Sc. Microbiology
2. B.Sc. Biotechnology
3. B.Sc. Plant Biology
4. B.Sc. Animal and Environmental Biology
5. B.Sc. Biochemistry
6. B.Sc. Science Laboratory Technology
7. B.Sc. Chemistry
8. B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
9. B.Sc. Geology
10. B.Sc. Mathematics
11. B.Sc. Industrial Mathematics
12. B.Sc. Statistics
13. B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
14. B.Sc. Food Science and Technology
15. B.Sc. Brewing Science and Technology
16. B.Sc. Family and Consumer Science

Engineering programmes

17. B.Eng. Civil Engineering
18. B.Eng. Electrical/Electronic Engineering
19. B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
20. B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering
21. B.Eng. Agricultural Engineering
22. B.Eng. Chemical Engineering

Environmental and built-environment programmes

23. B.Sc. Urban and Regional Planning
24. B.Sc. Building
25. B.Sc. Estate Management
26. B.Sc. Architecture
27. B.Sc. Quantity Survey

Computing and information-related programmes

28. B.Sc. Computer Science
29. B.Sc. Data Science
30. B.Sc. Cyber-Security
31. B.Sc. Information Systems
32. B.Sc. Information Technology
33. B.Sc. Software Engineering
34. B.Sc. Library and Information Science

Candidates should confirm the specific subject combinations and other requirements for their preferred degree programmes before making their choices.

UNIOSUN Pre-Degree Programme Includes CISCO ICT Training and Certification

One notable feature of the 2026/2027 Pre-Degree Programme is the inclusion of CISCO ICT Training with CISCO Certification at no additional cost.

This means that candidates admitted into the programme will have the opportunity to participate in ICT training and work towards obtaining a CISCO certification without paying an extra fee for the training as stated in the announcement.

The inclusion of this training provides an additional learning opportunity for participants, particularly those interested in developing their knowledge of information and communication technology alongside their academic studies.

Candidates should take note of this additional feature when considering the programme.

How Pre-Degree Candidates Can Gain Admission into UNIOSUN Degree Programmes

Admission into the Pre-Degree Programme does not automatically guarantee admission into a bachelor’s degree programme.

According to the University’s announcement, candidates must successfully complete the Pre-Degree Programme and also obtain satisfactory scores in the 2026/2027 JAMB UTME to have the opportunity of being admitted into any of the listed degree programmes.

Therefore, applicants should understand that the Pre-Degree Programme is a preparatory route and that they must still satisfy the relevant admission conditions for their intended undergraduate courses.

Candidates are advised to prepare adequately for their academic work and UTME while participating in the programme.

Contact Information for UNIOSUN Pre-Degree Admission Enquiries

For further information concerning the application process and admission requirements, interested candidates can contact the Pre-Degree Programme officials or the Admission Office, Osun State University, Osogbo.

The official contact telephone numbers are:

• 08030978060
• 08035799424

Candidates should use the contact numbers for enquiries where they require clarification about the application process or programme requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions About UNIOSUN Pre-Degree Admission 2026/2027

1. Is UNIOSUN Pre-Degree admission form for 2026/2027 out?

Yes. Osun State University has invited suitably qualified candidates to apply for admission into its one-year Pre-Degree Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.

2. How much is the UNIOSUN Pre-Degree application form?

The application form costs ₦20,000. Payment is made through the Remita Payment Gateway.

3. What is the duration of the UNIOSUN Pre-Degree Programme?

The programme is designed to run for one year.

4. What are the admission requirements?

Candidates must possess a minimum of five O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or an equivalent examination. English Language is compulsory for Arts, while English Language and Mathematics are compulsory for Science and Social Science candidates.

5. Can candidates with O’Level deficiencies apply?

Yes. Candidates with deficiencies may be considered, but they must make up for the deficiencies before the 2026/2027 admission exercise.

6. What is the official UNIOSUN Pre-Degree application portal?

Candidates can apply through https://pds.uniosun.edu.ng or access the application platform through the University’s official website at https://www.uniosun.edu.ng.

7. Does the UNIOSUN Pre-Degree Programme include ICT training?

Yes. The programme includes CISCO ICT Training with CISCO Certification at no extra cost, according to the admission announcement.

8. Does completing the Pre-Degree Programme guarantee admission into UNIOSUN?

No. Successful completion of the programme alone does not guarantee admission. Candidates must also obtain satisfactory scores in the 2026/2027 JAMB UTME and satisfy the applicable admission requirements.

9. How many copies of the completed application form should candidates print?

Candidates are expected to print two copies of the completed application form for submission upon admission into the Pre-Degree Programme.

10. Has UNIOSUN announced the application closing date?

The admission information provided does not state an application closing date. Interested candidates should check the official Pre-Degree portal for updates and any subsequent deadline announcement.

Conclusion

Osun State University has opened applications for admission into its one-year Pre-Degree Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The programme is open to candidates with the required O’Level qualifications and offers a pathway towards seeking admission into various undergraduate degree programmes across the University’s colleges.

The application fee is ₦20,000, and interested candidates are required to complete their registration online through the official Pre-Degree application portal.

Applicants should also take note of the inclusion of CISCO ICT Training and Certification at no extra cost.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit https://pds.uniosun.edu.ng to read the application guidelines and complete their registration.

For further enquiries, candidates can contact the Pre-Degree Programme officials or the Admission Office through 08030978060 or 08035799424.