Do you love sports? Do you want to go to a university that will train you to become a sports star and give you a university degree? Then this is your golden chance!

The Sports University of Nigeria, located in Idumuje Ugboko, Delta State, is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 academic session. This university is special — it’s the first of its kind in Nigeria focused on combining academic excellence with sports performance. Whether you dream of becoming a world-class athlete, a sports doctor, a journalist, or a business manager, this university has something for you!

🏫 PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY

The university offers different programmes grouped into categories. Let’s break them down so you understand better:

🔴 CATEGORY A: COMPULSORY SPORTS/HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRAINING

Every student, no matter what they study, MUST pick one sport under this category. These are practical and performance-based programs for students who want to improve in sports. Here are the sports you can choose from:

• ⚽ Football

• 🏊 Swimming

• 🏀 Basketball

• 🤾 Handball

• 🎾 Tennis

• 🏸 Badminton

• 🏓 Table Tennis

• 🏃 Track & Field Events

• 🏐 Volleyball

• 🏌 Golf

• 🏒 Hockey

• 🤸 Gymnastics

• 🥋 Taekwondo

• 🎱 Squash

• 🔫 Shooting

• 🏹 Archery

• 🎯 Darts

Everyone in the university will pick one sport from this list. It is compulsory and forms part of your degree training!

🔵 CATEGORY B: SPORTS DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Faculty of Sports Science

These are the academic courses related to sports. If you want to become a sports scientist, coach, or manager, you can study these:

• 🧪 Sports Science and Technology

• 🏃 Sports Administration and Management

• 🩺 Physical and Health Sciences

🟣 CATEGORY C: CONVENTIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Want to become a healthcare expert, especially in sports and fitness? These courses are for you:

• 🏥 Nursing

• 🧬 Public Health

• 🧘 Physiotherapy

• 🔬 Medical Laboratory Science

🟢 FACULTY OF MASS COMMUNICATION

These are for students who love media, storytelling, or want to be broadcasters, film producers, or journalists:

• 📺 Advertising

• 🎙️ Broadcasting

• 🗞️ Development Communication

• 🎞️ Film & Multimedia Studies

• 📰 Journalism & Media Studies

• 📢 Public Relations

• 🎭 Theater Arts

🟠 FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Want to learn how to run a business or become a social change-maker? Check out these programs:

• 🧾 Accounting

• 💼 Business Administration

• 🕵 Criminology & Security Studies

• 💡 Entrepreneurship

• 💹 Economics

• 📈 Marketing

• 🌍 International Relations

• 🗳️ Political Science

• 🏛️ Public Administration

• 🧠 Psychology

• 🏝️ Hospitality & Tourism Management

🟤 FACULTY OF SCIENCES

Interested in science and technology? These are for you:

• 🔬 Microbiology

• 🧪 Biochemistry

• 💻 Computer Science

• 🛡️ Cyber Security

• 🔧 Physics with Electronics

• 🖥️ Software Engineering

🟡 FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE

• 🏗️ Architecture

📘 CATEGORY D: DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMMES

If you already have a diploma, NCE, A-Level, or similar qualifications, you can apply directly into the 200 Level of your chosen degree course.

🧾 CATEGORY E: CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Don’t have a degree yet, but want to start building your career in sports? These courses are shorter and more practical. Perfect for coaches, sports administrators, and others:

• 🧑‍💼 Athletes Management

• 🏢 Corporate Athletes

• ⚽ Digital Sports Media

• 📈 Fans Engagement

• 🧠 Performance Psychology

• 🏟️ Sports Facilities Management

• ♿ Para-Sports

• ⚖️ Sports Governance

• 🏀 Sports Marketing

• 🤝 Sports Sponsorship

• 🛠️ Vocational Training

🧒 CATEGORY F: PREPARATORY STUDIES

These are basic foundation classes for people who don’t yet meet the requirements to enter a degree program. It helps students get ready for future studies. Two levels are available:

1. Basic Studies: For students without O’Level or WAEC/NECO results.

2. Foundation Studies: For students with some results but not enough to start a degree.

Once you finish preparatory studies, you can move on to degree programs! You’ll also receive training in your chosen sport.

📝 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (Who Can Apply?)

Each category has different requirements:

• Category A: Must have a verifiable sporting talent (you must be good at a sport).

• Category B & C (Degree Programmes): Minimum of 5 credits in WAEC/NECO including English and Mathematics + JAMB cut-off mark.

• Category D (Direct Entry): Must have A-level, OND, NCE, or equivalent.

• Category E (Diploma & Certificate): IJMB, JUPEB, NCE, or OND.

• Category F (Preparatory): Must have at least JSS Certificate + sporting talent.

🧑‍🎓 PROGRAMME COMBINATION (How Your Courses Work)

👉 All students MUST pick one sport under Category A.
Then, you will choose your second course from Category B or C — depending on what you want to study.

So, for example:
You can combine Football (Category A) + Nursing (Category C)
Or Swimming (Category A) + Computer Science (Category C)
Or Basketball (Category A) + Sports Management (Category B)

This way, you will become skilled both in your sport and in a professional career!

🏡 AMENITIES (What You’ll Enjoy at the University)

The Sports University of Nigeria promises students a comfortable, safe, and well-equipped environment:

✅ Safe and secure hostel accommodation
✅ 24/7 water supply and electricity
✅ On-site boarding and feeding
✅ CCTV surveillance and campus security
✅ State-of-the-art sports facilities for all sports

You will be taught by experienced coaches, professors, and professionals. It’s not just about books — you will train to become the best in sports and academics.

🌍 WHO CAN APPLY?

The admission is open to Nigerians and international students. Whether you are from Lagos, Kano, Ghana, or Kenya — as long as you have the right documents and passion, you can apply!

🗓️ APPLICATION DEADLINE

The admission window for 2025/2026 academic session is now open. There is no fixed deadline mentioned yet, but it is best to apply early before the slots are filled!

📞 HOW TO APPLY OR GET MORE INFORMATION

You can visit the school’s official website:
👉 www.sportsuniversity.edu.ng

Or send an email to:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

You can also call or WhatsApp any of these numbers for support:
📞 +2349167177777
📞 +2349167066666