The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), formerly University of Ife, is a federal university established in 1961. It is located in Ile-Ife, Osun State and is renowned for academic excellence, research, and competitive admission standards.
This article provides a complete guide to OAU admission requirements for the 2026/2027 academic session, including UTME cut-off marks, Post-UTME screening, O'Level requirements, and subject combinations.
OAU UTME Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027
The general JAMB cut-off mark for OAU is 200. Due to high competition, most courses require higher scores.
- Medicine & Surgery: 250 – 280
- Law: 240 – 260
- Engineering courses: 220 – 250
- Sciences & Education: 200 – 220
Always verify official figures via the OAU official website.
OAU Post-UTME Screening
OAU conducts a written Post-UTME screening examination. Candidates must meet both UTME and Post-UTME cut-off marks to qualify for admission.
General Admission Requirements
- Minimum UTME score approved by OAU
- Five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics
- Correct UTME subject combination
- OAU must be chosen as first choice
Faculty of Technology
UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
O'Level: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
College of Health Sciences
UTME Subjects: English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
O'Level: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Faculty of Science
UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Biology
O'Level: English, Mathematics and three science subjects
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
UTME Subjects: English Language plus three relevant subjects
O'Level: English, Mathematics and three relevant subjects
Conclusion & Admission Tips
- Aim far above the minimum cut-off mark
- Prepare thoroughly for OAU Post-UTME
- Use correct UTME subject combinations
- Monitor OAU admission updates regularly