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Universities That Accept Pass In English (D7/E8)

Some universities accept pass in English Language for admission into their courses. Many admission seekers want to know the Universities that D7 or E8 in English for some of their programmes. This article will give you that information in details. If you have any questions, head to our forum.

They want to know courses that do not “require” English. By require, I mean courses that do not ask for at least a CREDIT in English language (E8 or D7, not talking about F9).

This is because, every year, a large percentage of students that attempt WAEC fail to get a credit pass in English or Mathematics or both.

So many have asked, is it possible to gain admission into a school, especially University, with a pass in English Language? The answer is yes as you are about to find out.

Universities That Accept Pass In English
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Getting Admission Into University With Pass In English Language

This post will share with you courses that you can study with a pass in English Language in Universities. It will also include the institutions that offer them and other requirements for such courses. This is going to be a very lengthy post, so, fasten your seat belt and let us enjoy the ride together.

These are the questions we are going to be answering in this section of the post. Many candidates seeking admission ask this question every year because they just want to get admission.

Let me tell you this, if you don’t like any of the courses listed here, please don’t go and apply for it just because you want admission. Your friends might have gained admission but don’t let that frustrate you into choosing a course you don’t truly like. You might regret it in the future.

All Universities That Accept Pass In English Language, For Which Courses?

Below are the Universities that will accept pass in English language (D7 or E8) and the courses you can choose with those grades.

1. Fisheries

Delta State University (DELSU)

O’level Courses Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and English plus any other Science subject.

UTME Subject Combination; Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and any other Science subject.

Special Consideration; DELSU accepts a pass in English Language with credit pass in Mathematics.

2. Agricultural Economics

Delta State University (DELSU)

O’level Courses Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Geography, Physics and Economics.

UTME Subject Combination; Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and Mathematics or Physics.

Special Consideration; DELSU accepts a pass in English Language.

3. Animal Science and Fisheries Management

  • ESUTECH – Animal Science and Fisheries Management
  • DELSU, RSUST – Animal Science
  • IMSU – Animal Science and Fisheries
  • FUAM – Animal Science

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agric Science and one of Physics, Geography or Economics.

MAKURDI requires five (5) credits passes in SC/WASC/NECO/GCE 0′ Level (at not more than two sittings) including the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics, English Language and any other subject.

At least a pass in Physics is required. A credit in Agricultural Science must be backed with at least a pass in Biology. A pass in English Language is acceptable if high grades are scored in the Science subject.

Special Consideration; IMSU, ESUTECH, DELSU & RSUST accept a pass in English.

4. Crop Science and Biotechnology

Imo State University (IMSU)

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, chemistry and Biology or Agric. Science and any other subject.

Special Consideration; IMSU accepts a pass in English Language.

5. Soil and Environmental Management

Imo State University accepts pass in English for this cause

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and any other Science subject.

Special Consideration; IMSU accepts a pass in English Language.

6. Fisheries and Aquaculture

FUAM

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science, Mathematics and Physics/Geography/Economics.

Special Consideration; FUAM requires At least five SSCE/NECO/ GCE O’ Level credits at not more than two sittings.

The five credits O’ Level shall include the following:

Credits in Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science; Mathematics, English, and any other Science subject among Physics, Geography and Economics.

Credit in Physics is not compulsory. A candidate with a pass in Mathematics but credit in Physics will be accepted. A candidate with a pass in Biology but credits (C5 and above) in Agric. Science will be accepted. A pass in English is also accepted.

ALSO SEE: List of Schools Whose Post-UTME Forms Are Out.

7. Forestry/Forest Resources Management

RSUST

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and one of Physics, Economics, Further Mathematics and Statistics.

Special Consideration; RSUST accepts a pass in English language for candidates with five ‘O’ level credits which include Mathematics and Physics.

8. Nutrition and Dietetics

IMSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science, Mathematics, Physics and English Language.

Special Consideration; IMSU accepts Biology/Agric Science/Home Economics, Physics/Maths, Chemistry and a pass in English Language

9. ABSU – Environmental Science

  • NDU – Fine Art/Fine and Applied Arts

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language and Fine Art.

For holders of NTC, the relevant subjects could be General Wood work, Building/Engineering Drawing, Introduction to Building Construction; Decorative Painting; Spray Painting, Linig, Sign and Design; Wall hanging, Colour Mixing/Matching and Glazing; Printing Origination; Machine Printing and Finishing; General Metal Work, Basic Electricity, Spinning, Weaving, Surface Designand Printing; Bleaching, Dyeing and Finishing; Graphic Design; Graphic.

Special Consideration; ABSU accepts a pass in English Language provided Fine Art is not below A3

NOTE: Please Check JAMB Brochure To Confirm & Find More Courses.

10. Education and Chemistry

IMSU, RSUST, CRUTECH, DELSU, ABU, UDU and IAUED

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credits in Mathematics, Chemistry, English Language and two of Physics, Biology and Agricultural Science.

Special Consideration;

UTME: RSUST, CRUTECH, DELSU, ABU, UDU and IAUED accept a pass in English Language.

DIRECT ENTRY: IMSU accepts NCE (merit) in Education and the two subjects to be combined with education into 300 levels and below merit into 200 levels. IMSU requires at least a pass in English Language.

10B. Education and Physics

DELSU, MAUTY, IMSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credits to include English Language, Physics, Mathematics and two other Science subjects or NTC/NBC.

Special Consideration;

UTME: DELSU AND MAUTY accept Pass in English or a pass in TC II or NCE General English.

DE: IMSU requires NCE (merit) into 2 year and less than merit into 3 year programme. In addition at least a pass in English Language is required

11. IAUE – Education and Computer Science

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credits or equivalent including Mathematics, English Language and three other Science subjects.

Special Consideration; IAUE accepts a pass in English Language.

12. Education and Biology

DELSU, MAUTY and OOU.

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and one other subject.

Special Consideration; DELSU accepts a pass in English Language provided the candidate has a distinction in ‘O’ level Biology. MAUTY and OOU accept pass in English Language.

13. Education and Geography

UNIMAID, UNIABUJA, UDU, IMSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes to include Geography/Physics, English Language and Mathematics.

Special Consideration; UNIABUJA, UDU, UNIMAID, IMSU accept a Pass in English Language.

14. Education and Science

RSUST, EBSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and two other Science subjects.

Special Consideration; RSUST & EBSU accept a pass in English Language and Mathematics in exceptional cases.

15. Agricultural Science and Education

RSUST & DELSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credits or equivalent in English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics and another relevant subject.

Special Considerations;
1. RSUST accepts a pass in English Language and Mathematics.
2. RSUST accepts a pass in English Language provided candidates have distinction in O’ level Agricultural Science.
3. DELSU accepts a pass in English Language.

Next are Engineering Courses and each universities accepting pass in English for admission.

16. Chemical Engineering

ESUTECH

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language and any other Science subject.

Special Consideration; ESUTECH accepts a pass in English Language.

17. Civil Engineering

COOU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and one Science subject

Special Consideration; COOU accepts a pass in English Language.

18. Mechanical Engineering

UNIMAID, COOU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject.

Special Consideration;

UNIMAID accepts a pass in English Language.
COOU accept ND/HND (lower credit) in Mech. Eng. and at least a pass in English Language (DE).

19. Surveying and Geoinformatics

UNIZIK

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any of Fine Art, Geography or Wood Work, Biology, Economics, Tech. Draw, Further. Mathematics., Introduction to Building Construction, Bricklaying/Block laying, Concreting, Wall, Floors and Ceiling Finishing, Joinery, Carpentary, Decorative Painting, Lining, Sign & Design, Wall Hanging , Colour Mixing/Matching & Glazing, Ceramics, Graphics Design, Graphic Printing, Basic Electricity.

Special Consideration; UNIZIK may accept a pass in English Language

20. Architecture

COOU and MAUTY

O’level Subjects Requirement; Same as for Surveying and Geoinformatics above.

Special Consideration; COOU and MAUTY accept a pass in English Language.

21. Environmental Management Technology

COOU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language, Biology or Geography.

Special Consideration; COOU requires at least a pass in English Language.

22. Geography and Meteorology

UNIZIK

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes to include Geography and any other four relevant subjects plus a pass in English Language.

23. Environmental Management

BAYERO, CUAB, KASU, UNIZIK

O’level Subjects Requirement; Same as above

24. Environmental Resources management

ABSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Same as above

25. Education and Economics

EDALV, UNILORIN

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Economics and Mathematics.

Special Consideration; EDALV accept a pass in English Language; UNILORIN accepts a pass in Mathematics.

26. Medical Course – Physiology

UNILORIN

The Ilorin-based University accepts pass in English for this medical course but with some other tough conditions.

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Special Consideration; UNILORIN accepts a pass in English Language with distinction in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.

27. Biological Sciences

FUAM

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any other Science subject.

Special Consideration; FUAM accepts a pass in English Language.

28. Physics

COOU, UNICAL, UNIZIK, IMSU, DELSU

O’level Subjects Requirement;

Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other Science subject from Further mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science,

Special Consideration;

COOU accepts ND/HND at credit level in relevant fields and a pass in English Language under exceptional circumstances (Direct Entry).

UNICAL require credits in Biology/Chemistry, Physics, English Language, Maths, candidates with a pass in English Language may be allowed to remedy the deficiency during the first year of study by taking and passing the UNICAL Remedial English. Accepts pass in Chemistry/ Biology /Mathematics.

UNIZIK accept D7 in English Language.

COOU, IMSU and DELSU may accept a pass in English Language

29. Industrial Physics

IMSU, ESUTECH, UNIZIK

O’level Subjects Requirement;- As for Physics above.

Special Consideration; IMSU, UNIZIK and ESUTECH accept a pass in English Language (Direct Entry)

30. Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry

IMSU, ABU, UNICAL

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Special Consideration;

IMSU accepts a pass in English Language under exceptional circumstances.

ABU accept D7 in English Language for candidates who show special ability in Mathematics and Physics

UNICAL requires credit pass in Physics /Mathematics. CALABAR accept D7 in English and one of Mathematics or Biology.

31. Industrial Chemistry

MADONNA

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology/Agric Science.

Special Consideration; MADONNA accepts a pass in English Language.

32. Geology

EKSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other subject.

Special Consideration; EKSU accepts a pass in English Language for candidates who have distinction in Physics or Mathematics.

33. Statistics

UNIZIK, AAU, IMSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics and at least three subjects from Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Economics and Geography.

Special Consideration;

UNIZIK and AAU accept a pass in English Language.

IMSU requires a credit in Physics and accepts a pass in English Language.

34. Botany

DELSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Special Consideration; DELSU does not require a credit in Physics but accepts a pass in English Language provided candidates has distinction in O’ Level Biology.

35. Zoology and Environmental Biology

UMUDIKE, UNIMAID

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology and two other science subject.

Special Consideration;

UMUDIKE and IMSU accept a pass in English.

UNIMAID accepts a pass in English Language with a credit pass in Sciences.

36. Mathematics

COOU, UNIMAID, IMSU and UNIZIK

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.

Special Consideration;

COOU, UNIMAID and UNIZIK accept a pass in English Language.

IMSU and ABSU require Physics IMSU accepts a pass in English Language.

37. Microbiology

IMSU, COOU, UNIUYO, EBSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

Special Consideration; IMSU, COOU, UNIUYO and EBSU accept a pass in English Language.

38. Computer Science

MADONNA, COOU, IMSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two other science subjects.

Special Consideration; MADONNA, COOU and IMSU accept a pass in English Language.

39. Computer with Statistics

FUTMINNA

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credits in English Language, Mathematics and any three of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Maths, and Technical Drawing.

Special Consideration; FUTMINNA requires a pass in English Language (DIRECT ENTRY).

40. Computer Science and Mathematics

ADSU

O’level Subjects Requirement; Five SSCE credits in English Language, Mathematics and any three of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Maths, and Technical Drawing.

Special Consideration; ADSU may accept a pass in English Language.

This post will be a useful guide for candidates that have seen their WAEC and NECO results and want to apply for admission into a University through UTME and Direct Entry. If you don’t have a credit in English and want admission, you can search this list and choose a course.

There are several courses from different faculties – Sciences, Arts, Education, Agriculture, Medical Science and Engineering. This tells you that you can still get very good courses in Universities without a credit in English.

Please use this page with caution: Institutions can change requirements from time to time. Although, we will do our best to update this page, please endeavour to check your own copy of the latest JAMB Brochure to confirm any information here.

There you have it – a comprehensive guide in choosing Universities that accept Pass in English Language in Nigeria. If you are looking for this kind of post for Mathematics, click on the link below.

ALSO SEE: Universities That Accept Pass In Mathematics.

Also, candidates seeking admission into Polytechnics and Colleges of Education, Colleges of Agriculture and other specialized institutions can check this post for details

Now are you thinking of changing to any of these schools? Read about JAMB Change of Institution here.

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4 Comments

    1. Hello, that totally depends on the Institution accepting such. But i suggest you just re-write them to be on the safe side.

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