Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University Courses, Cut-Off Mark and Requirements 2026/2027
Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University (AATU), Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, Ilorin, Kwara State, now has 29 NUC-approved undergraduate programmes following the commission’s approval of 15 additional courses in June 2026 — effective from the 2026/2027 academic session. The university’s minimum JAMB cut-off is 150, and all admission applications are processed online through the AATU Admissions Portal at portal.aatu.edu.ng. Below is the complete list of all approved courses with their JAMB subject combinations and O’Level requirements.
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Key Points
- University type: Private university (NUC-accredited)
- Location: Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Total NUC-approved courses: 29 (as of June 2026)
- JAMB cut-off: 150 and above
- General O’Level requirement: Minimum 5 credits including English and Mathematics, in not more than 2 sittings
- Direct Entry: A-Level, OND (Upper Credit), HND, or NCE (Merit) — NABTEB A-level results are not accepted
- Application portal: portal.aatu.edu.ng
- Contact: admission@aatu.edu.ng | +234 919 791 412 | +234 816 839 8395
- Source: NUC approval letters (August 2025 and June 2026); AATU official portal (aatu.edu.ng)
About AATU, Ilorin
Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University (AATU) is a private university located in Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, on the outskirts of Ilorin, Kwara State. It was established in 2025 and received its first NUC programme approvals in August 2025, with 14 take-off undergraduate programmes. In June 2026, the NUC approved a further 15 programmes — including Law, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Mass Communication — bringing the university’s total approved portfolio to 29 courses across three faculties.
The university is owned by Alhaji AbdulRasaq Abubakar Toyin (former Governor of Kwara State), and the Acting Vice-Chancellor is Professor Olugbenga Olatunji. AATU describes itself as committed to affordable tuition with flexible instalment payment options, and it also offers IJMB and foundation programmes as alternative entry routes.
General Admission Requirements
UTME (100 Level Entry)
- Minimum JAMB UTME score of 150 and above
- Minimum 5 O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than 2 sittings (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB)
- AATU must be selected as first-choice institution on JAMB (or a Change of Institution processed)
- Correct JAMB subject combination for your chosen course (see tables below)
- Candidates awaiting results may apply but must upload results before the admission process concludes
Direct Entry (200 Level Entry)
- Relevant A-Level passes in two subjects, or OND (Upper Credit), HND, or NCE (Merit) from an accredited institution
- Must also fulfil JAMB Direct Entry registration requirements
- JUPEB qualifications accepted
- NABTEB A-Level results are not accepted by AATU
AATU Courses and Requirements — Faculty of Science and Computing
This faculty covers Computing, Cybersecurity, Sciences, and emerging technology disciplines.
| Course | JAMB Subjects | O’Level Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Computer Science | English, Mathematics, Physics + one of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Physics, one Science subject |
| B.Sc. Cyber Security | English, Mathematics, Physics + one of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Physics, one Science subject |
| B.Sc. Information Technology | English, Mathematics, Physics + one of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, one Science subject |
| B.Sc. Software Engineering | English, Mathematics, Physics + one of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Physics, one Science subject |
| B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence | English, Mathematics, Physics + one of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Physics, one Science subject |
| B.Sc. Biochemistry | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| B.Sc. Biotechnology | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics | 5 credits incl. English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics |
| B.Sc. Chemistry | English, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Biology | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, one Science subject |
| B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry | English, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Biology | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, one other subject |
| B.Sc. Medical Physics | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, one other subject |
| B.Sc. Microbiology | English, Biology, Chemistry + one of Physics, Mathematics | 5 credits incl. English, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, one other subject |
AATU Courses and Requirements — Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
This faculty covers Social Sciences, Business, Humanities, Law, and related disciplines.
| Course | JAMB Subjects | O’Level Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Accounting | English, Mathematics, Economics + one of Government, Geography, History, Literature | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Economics, one other Social Science subject |
| B.Sc. Business Administration | English, Mathematics, Economics + one of Government, Geography, History, Literature | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Economics, one other subject |
| B.Sc. Economics | English, Mathematics, Economics + one of Government, Geography, History | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Economics, one other subject |
| B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies | English, Government or History + any two Social Science or Arts subjects | 5 credits incl. English, History or Government, one other Arts or Social Science subject |
| B.Sc. Political Science | English, Government or History + any two Social Science or Arts subjects | 5 credits incl. English, Government or History, one other Social Science subject |
| B.Sc. Public Administration | English, Government or History + any two Social Science or Arts subjects | 5 credits incl. English, Government or History, one other subject |
| B.Sc. Mass Communication | English, Literature or Government + any two Arts or Social Science subjects | 5 credits incl. English, one Arts or Social Science subject |
| B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies | English, Government or History + any two Social Science or Arts subjects | 5 credits incl. English, Government or History, one other subject |
| LL.B. Common Law | English, Literature in English, Government or History + one Arts or Social Science subject | 5 credits incl. English, Literature in English, Government or History, two other subjects |
| LL.B. Common and Islamic Law | English, Literature in English, Government or History + one Arts or Social Science subject | 5 credits incl. English, Literature in English, Government or History, Arabic or Islamic Studies, one other |
AATU Courses and Requirements — Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Allied Health
This faculty covers Built Environment, Health Sciences, and Community Health disciplines.
| Course | JAMB Subjects | O’Level Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Architecture | English, Mathematics, Physics + one of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, Economics | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Physics, Fine Art or Technical Drawing or Geography |
| B.Sc. Estate Management | English, Mathematics, Economics + one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Economics, one other subject |
| B.Sc. Quantity Surveying | English, Mathematics, Physics + one of Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Biology | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Fine Art or Geography |
| B.Sc. Urban and Regional Planning | English, Mathematics, Geography + one of Economics, Physics, Chemistry | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Geography, one other subject |
| B.Sc. Nursing Science | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| B.Sc. Public Health | English, Biology, Chemistry + one of Physics, Geography, Mathematics | 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, one other subject |
| B.CHS. Community Health | English, Biology, Chemistry + one of Physics, Geography, Mathematics | 5 credits incl. English, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, one other subject |
Note: JAMB subject combinations above follow the standard NUC brochure requirements for each discipline. AATU has not published institution-specific variations from the general requirements. Always confirm current subject requirements directly on the JAMB portal or at aatu.edu.ng before registering, as AATU may set additional requirements for newly approved courses.
The 15 New Courses Approved by NUC in June 2026
These courses are approved for commencement from the 2026/2027 academic session, as confirmed by the NUC Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei:
| # | New Programme |
|---|---|
| 1 | LL.B. Common Law |
| 2 | LL.B. Common and Islamic Law |
| 3 | B.Sc. Nursing Science |
| 4 | B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science |
| 5 | B.Sc. Chemistry |
| 6 | B.Sc. Medical Physics |
| 7 | B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry |
| 8 | B.Sc. Public Health |
| 9 | B.Sc. Political Science |
| 10 | B.Sc. Public Administration |
| 11 | B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence |
| 12 | B.CHS. Community Health |
| 13 | B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies |
| 14 | B.Sc. Microbiology |
| 15 | B.Sc. Mass Communication |
These 15 programmes join the original 14 approved in August 2025 (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Accounting, History and Diplomatic Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Architecture, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, Urban and Regional Planning).
How to Apply for Admission into AATU
- Register for the JAMB UTME and select AATU as your first-choice institution, or process a Change of Institution to AATU on the JAMB portal.
- Visit the AATU Admissions Portal at portal.aatu.edu.ng.
- Log in using your JAMB Registration Number and your surname as the password.
- Complete your profile and upload all required documents including O’Level results.
- Pay the non-refundable screening fee of ₦2,000 through the portal.
- Submit your application and print your registration slip.
- Monitor the portal and your registered email for screening and admission updates.
For Direct Entry admission: ensure your qualifications are verified through your institution’s JAMB e-facility before applying.
⚠️ Warning: AATU has advised the public to beware of fraudsters impersonating the university through fake links and platforms. Only use the official portal at portal.aatu.edu.ng and communicate through the official contacts above.
AATU Compared to Similar Private Universities in Kwara State
| University | Type | JAMB Cut-Off | Notable Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| AATU, Ganmo (this guide) | Private | 150 | Growing tech, health, and law portfolio; affordable tuition |
| Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin | Private | 160 | Islamic law, social sciences |
| Landmark University, Kwara | Private | 160 | Agriculture, engineering |
| Kwara State University (KWASU) | State | 160 | Engineering, sciences |
Frequently Asked Questions — AATU Courses and Requirements
How many courses does AATU offer?
AATU currently has 29 NUC-approved undergraduate programmes across three faculties. The NUC approved the first 14 courses in August 2025 and added 15 more in June 2026, all effective from the 2026/2027 academic session.
What is the JAMB cut-off mark for AATU?
The minimum JAMB UTME score for admission into AATU is 150, in line with JAMB’s 2026 national minimum for private universities. Specific departmental cut-offs may apply — check the portal for your chosen course.
Does AATU offer Law?
Yes. LL.B. Common Law and LL.B. Common and Islamic Law were among the 15 programmes approved by the NUC in June 2026, taking effect from the 2026/2027 session.
Does AATU offer Nursing Science?
Yes. B.Sc. Nursing Science was approved by the NUC in June 2026 and is available from the 2026/2027 session. UTME subjects required are English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
What are the O’Level requirements for AATU?
All programmes at AATU require a minimum of five O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings (WAEC or NECO). Course-specific additional subjects are required — see the faculty tables above.
Does AATU accept NABTEB A-Level results for Direct Entry?
No. AATU explicitly does not accept NABTEB A-Level results for Direct Entry admission. Acceptable DE qualifications are A-Level, OND (Upper Credit), HND, or NCE (Merit), plus JAMB/JUPEB.
Does AATU offer Artificial Intelligence?
Yes. B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence is one of the 15 newly approved programmes, effective from the 2026/2027 session. The standard JAMB subjects for this programme are English, Mathematics, Physics, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, or Geography.
Is AATU accredited by NUC?
Yes. All 29 undergraduate programmes currently listed are approved and accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The latest batch of approvals came through a statement signed by the NUC Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei, in June 2026.
Does AATU offer an IJMB programme?
Yes. AATU runs an IJMB programme (9–12 months) as an alternative pathway to 200 Level Direct Entry admission, without requiring a UTME score. Applications are processed through the AATU Admissions Portal.
AATU is one of Nigeria’s newest private universities, but it is growing rapidly — the NUC’s June 2026 approval of 15 additional programmes, including Law, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Mass Communication, significantly broadens what candidates can study here. With a 150 JAMB cut-off and affordable instalment-based tuition, it is worth serious consideration for candidates who scored in the 150–180 range looking for a private university option in Kwara State.
For the full and most current list of available programmes, subject requirements, and any updates to the 2026/2027 course offerings, visit aatu.edu.ng directly.
NUC approval letter, August 2025 (14 initial programmes) — reported by ilorin.info and Radio Kwara. NUC approval of 15 additional programmes, June 2026 — reported by Leadership Newspaper and Radio Kwara News. AATU official portal (aatu.edu.ng and portal.aatu.edu.ng). JAMB subject combination requirements sourced from the standard JAMB brochure.
