The University of Ibadan has officially released the 2026/2027 admission cut-off marks for three undergraduate programmes: History, Linguistics, and Cybersecurity. The newly published thresholds specify the minimum scores required for prospective students under three admission categories: Merit, Catchment Areas, and Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS). Among the three courses, Cybersecurity recorded the highest cut-off mark, set at 55.75 for both Merit and Catchment Areas applicants.
Cut-Off Marks Breakdown for History, Linguistics, and Cybersecurity
According to the announcement, History has the lowest entry threshold of the three programmes. Applicants under all three categories—Merit, Catchment Areas, and ELDS—are required to score a minimum of 50.00 to be considered for admission. This uniform requirement simplifies the process for History applicants, as the same cut-off applies across all categories.
Linguistics sets a slightly higher bar compared to History. Merit and Catchment Areas applicants must attain a minimum score of 53.375, while those applying under the ELDS category need at least 52.75. This variation reflects the programme's slightly more competitive nature, though the difference is marginal across categories.
Cybersecurity Leads with Highest Cut-Off Mark
Cybersecurity holds the highest cut-off among the three programmes, underscoring its competitive demand. Merit and Catchment Areas applicants must score at least 55.75, while ELDS applicants are required to meet a slightly lower minimum of 55.25. The figures indicate that Cybersecurity is the most sought-after course of the three, with the highest entry requirements.
Below is the full breakdown of the cut-off marks as released by the university:
- History: Merit – 50.00, Catchment Areas – 50.00, ELDS – 50.00
- Linguistics: Merit – 53.375, Catchment Areas – 53.375, ELDS – 52.75
- Cybersecurity: Merit – 55.75, Catchment Areas – 55.75, ELDS – 55.25
Guidance for Prospective Applicants
Candidates are advised to confirm which admission category applies to their profile before proceeding with their application. Meeting the correct threshold for the right category is essential to qualify for consideration, as the university will assess applications based on these published figures.
The release of these cut-off marks follows a similar announcement by the University of Ibadan for other competitive programmes. Legit.ng recently reported that the university also published its 2026/2027 admission cut-off marks for Law, Pharmacy, and Medicine and Surgery. In that release, Medicine and Surgery recorded the highest cut-off mark among the three courses, with the same three admission categories—Merit, Catchment Areas, and ELDS—applied across the board. Prospective students are encouraged to stay updated with official university communications to ensure they meet all requirements for their chosen programmes.
