Prospective students seeking admission into Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) for the 2025/2026 academic session now have crucial information to guide their applications. The university has established specific cut-off marks that determine eligibility for various programs, with highly competitive courses requiring significantly higher scores.
Understanding ESUT Admission Requirements
The general cut-off mark for ESUT remains 160 for most courses, but several high-demand programs have elevated requirements. According to recent admission guidelines, candidates must achieve these minimum scores in their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to qualify for the post-UTME screening exercise.
For the most competitive programs including Medicine and Surgery, Law, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science, and Pharmacy, the cut-off mark increases to 200 points. This reflects the intense competition for limited spaces in these professional courses.
Detailed Course-Specific Cut-Off Marks
The 2025/2026 admission cycle introduces specific cut-off marks for individual programs. Prospective medical students must note that Medicine and Surgery requires 314 points, making it the most demanding program at ESUT. Nursing Science follows closely with a requirement of 290 points, while Pharmacy demands 293 points.
Law aspirants need to achieve 297 points to be considered for admission. Engineering programs, including Mechanical Engineering, have a cut-off mark of 260 points. For Radiography, the minimum requirement stands at 263 points, while Accounting requires 246 points. Biochemistry maintains a more accessible threshold at 207 points.
Comprehensive Admission Requirements
Beyond UTME scores, ESUT maintains specific admission criteria for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates. UTME applicants must possess at least five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Direct Entry candidates must present equivalent qualifications such as A-levels, IJMB, or NCE with passes in subjects relevant to their chosen programs. All applicants must participate in ESUT's post-UTME screening and meet any additional university requirements specific to their courses.
Available Academic Programs
ESUT offers diverse programs across multiple faculties. The Faculty of Agricultural and Natural Resources includes Agricultural Economics and Food Science. The Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences covers programs from Applied Biochemistry to Industrial Physics.
Professional programs in Engineering, Law, Management Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences are available alongside courses in Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities. The Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences offers Anatomy, Medical Laboratory Science, and Nursing Sciences.
Financial Considerations
Prospective students should prepare for varying fee structures based on their programs. Science courses attract tuition fees of approximately N124,900, while non-science programs cost about N109,900. Additional fees excluding accommodation total around N50,500, with an acceptance fee of N26,100 for all undergraduate students.
Meeting or exceeding the cut-off marks significantly enhances admission chances, but candidates should note that achieving the minimum score doesn't guarantee admission. The university considers multiple factors during selection, making comprehensive preparation essential for success.
