The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is a federal university established in 1975. It is located in Choba, Rivers State and is widely known for excellence in medicine, engineering, sciences, and social sciences.
This article provides a complete guide to UNIPORT admission requirements for the 2026/2027 academic session, including cut-off marks, UTME subject combinations, O'Level requirements, and Post-UTME screening details.
UNIPORT UTME Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027
The general JAMB cut-off mark for UNIPORT is 180. Competitive courses require higher scores.
- Medicine & Surgery: 230 – 260
- Law: 220 – 240
- Engineering courses: 200 – 230
- Sciences & Education: 180 – 200
Always verify official figures via the UNIPORT official website.
UNIPORT Post-UTME Screening
UNIPORT conducts an online Post-UTME screening exercise. Candidates are assessed using their UTME score and O'Level results.
General Admission Requirements
- Minimum UTME score approved by UNIPORT
- Five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics
- Correct UTME subject combination
- UNIPORT must be chosen as first choice
Faculty of Engineering
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 Humanities & 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
- Use correct UTME subject combinations
- Upload complete O'Level results
- Monitor UNIPORT admission portal regularly