Here’s the official JAMB subject combination for computer science. This page covers everything you need to know about Computer science as a course, Universities and Polytechnics offering this course, and the admission requirements (O’level and Direct Entry).
To all students participating in the forthcoming Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). All candidates who will be participating in the forthcoming JAMB UTME examination, and plan to study Computer Science/Engineering/Education, should take note of their jamb subject combination.
Here is the official JAMB Subject combination for Computer Science for all candidates sitting in this year’s exam. The main aim of this article, is to help all candidates who want to study Computer science in Nigeria’s Tertiary institutions, to know the computer science subject combination.
WAEC Subject Combination For Computer Science.
These are the nine (9) WAEC/NECO/GCE subject combinations for Computer Science:
- English Language.
- Mathematics.
- Physics.
- Further Mathematics/Economics.
- Chemistry.
- Geography/Biology.
- Any Nigerian Language,
- Civic Education.
- A trade subject.
JAMB Subject Combination For Computer Science.
Please note that before you apply for Computer Science in JAMB, you need the following subjects as listed below:
- English Language (compulsory for all courses)
- Mathematics,
- Physics and
- Chemistry/Biology.
Computer Science Disciplines.
- Applied Mathematics.
- Digital Image/ Sound.
- Artificial Intelligence.
- Microprogramming.
- Bioinformatics.
- Networks And Administration.
- Computer Architecture Networks.
- Cryptography.
- Computer Engineering.
- Operating Systems.
- Computer Game Development.
- Robotics.
- Computer Graphics.
- Simulation And Modeling.
- Computer Programming.
- Software Development.
- Software Systems.
- Data Management.
- Web Development.
- Design Databases.
- Parallel Programming.
- iOS Development.
- Mobile Development.
- Memory Systems.
- Computational Physics.
Universities offering Computer Science.
- American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN)
- Renaissance University, Enugu
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
- Bells University of Technology, Otta
- Crawford University Igbesa
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
- University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
- Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU)
- Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (ACU)
- Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina
- Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
- Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State
- Adeleke University Ede (AUE)
- Augustine University
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- Bauchi State University, Gadau
- Bayero University, Kano
- Baze University
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- Caleb University, Lagos
- Caritas University, Enugu
- Chrisland University
- Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
- Coal City University Enugu State
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Covenant University Ota, Covenant University Ota
- Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin Kwara State
- Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar (CRUTECH)
- Crescent University (CUAB)
- Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
- Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Edo University Iyamo
- Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
- Ekiti State University
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
- Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
- Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD)
- Federal University Gashua, Yobe
- Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
- Federal University, Kashere Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA)
- Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)
- Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI)
- Fountain University, Oshogbo
- Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)
- Federal University of Technology, Akure
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
- Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Gombe State University, Gombe
- Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
- University of Ibadan (UI),
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
- University of Jos (UNIJOS)
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
- Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
- Kogi State University Anyigba
- Kebbi State University, Kebbi
- Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil (KUST)
- Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- Landmark University, Omu-Aran
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
- Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
- Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
- Madonna University, Okija
- University of Agriculture, Makurdi
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY)
- Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
- Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
- University of Mkar, Mkar
- Mountain Top University
- Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
- Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA)
- Northwest University Kano (NWU)
- National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
- Novena University, Ogume,
- Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
- Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
- Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OSUSTECH)
- Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
- University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
- Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU)
- Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
- Redeemer’s University, Mowe
- Renaissance University, Enugu
- Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
- Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
- River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST)
- Salem University, Lokoja
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa (SLU)
- Sokoto State University
- Southwestern University, Oku Owa
- Summit University
- Tansian University, Umunya
- Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED)
- Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSUJ)
- Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
- Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
- Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU)
- Hezekiah University, Umudi
- Kings University, Ode Omu (UNIKINGS)
- Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- University of Uyo
- Veritas University, Abuja
- Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
- Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
- Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
- Yobe State University, Damaturu.
Polytechnics that Offer Computer Science.
- Abdul-Gusau Polytechnic, Talata-Mafara.
- Abia State College Of Health Sciences And Management Technology, Aba.
- Abia State Polytechnic, Aba.
- Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State.
- Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi.
- Adamawa State Poly, Yola.
- Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo.
- Akwa Ibom State College Of Arts And Science Nung, Ukim.
- Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot-Osurua.
- Allover Central Polytechnic, Lynson Chemical Avenue, Off Idiroko Road , Ota O.
- Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi.
- Bayelsa State College Of Arts And Science, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
- Benue State Poly, Ugbokolo.
- Binyaminu Usman College Of Agriculture, Hadijia.
- Bolmor Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State.
- College Of Technology, Iresi, Osun State.
- Covenant Polytechnic, Aba.
- Cross River State Institute Of Technology And Management, Ugep.
- Crown Polytechnics, Odo Ado-Ekiti.
- D.S. Adegbenro Ict Polytechnic, Itori.
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku.
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe.
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro.
- Dorben Polytechnic, Bwari-Garam Road, FCT Abuja.
- Eastern Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
- Edo State Institute Of Technology And Management, Usen.
- Federal Polytechnic, Offa.
- Federal Polytechnic, Bali.
- Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
- Federal Polytechnic, Bida.
- Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu.
- Federal Polytechnic, Ede.
- Federal Polytechnic, Ida.
- Federal Polytechnic, Kaura/Namoda.
- Federal Polytechnic, Mubi.
- Federal Polytechnic, Nassarawa.
- Federal Polytechnic, Nekede
- Federal Polytechnic, Oko.
- Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
- Federal College Of Agricultural Produce Technology, Hotoro Gra Extension, K.
- Federal College Of Agriculture, Ishiagu.
- Federal College Of Animal Health And Production Technology, Ibadan.
- Federal College Of Animal Health And Production Technology, Vom.
- Federal College Of Forestry, Jos.
- Federal College Of Land Resources Technology, Owerri.
- Federal College Of Wildlife Management, New Bussa.
- Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti.
- Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State.
- Federal Polytechnic, Uka.
- Federal School Of Statistics, Manchok, Kaduna.
- Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko.
- Gateway Ict Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State.
- Grace Polytechnic, Lagos.
- Hassan Usman Katsina Poly, Katsina.
- Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota.
- Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure.
- Ibadan City Polytechnic, Ibadan.
- Igbajo Polytechnic.
- Igbo-Owu Polytechnic, Kwara State.
- Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Owerri.
- Inst. Of Mgt. And Tech, Enugu.
- Interlink Polytechnic, Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State Nigeria.
- Jigawa State Institute Of Information Technology, Kazaure.
- Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse.
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna.
- Kalac Christal Polytechnic, 1A Sikiru Adewale Street, Sangotedo, Lekki, Lagos.
- Kano State Polytechnic, Kano.
- Kings Polytechnic, Ubiaja.
- Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.
- Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State.
- Lagos City Polytechnic, Ikeja, Lagos State.
- Lagos State Poly, Ikorodu.
- Light House Polytechnic, Eubuobanosa, Edo State.
- Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic, Geidam, Yobe State.
- Moshood Abiola Poly, Abeokuta.
- Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, Nasarawa State.
- Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia.
- Niger State Poly, Zungeru.
- Nigeria Army School Of Military Engineering, Makurdi.
- Nigerian Institute Of Leather Technology And Science Technology.
- Nogak Polytechnic, Mile 2 Road, Ikom, Cross River State.
- Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic,Zaria.
- Ogun State Institute Of Technology (Formerly Gateway Ict Poly), Igbesa, Ogun State.
- Our Saviour Inst. Of Sci And Tech (Poly) Enugu, Enugu State.
- Oyo State College Of Agriculture, Igboora.
- Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi.
- Polytechnic Of Sokoto.
- Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri.
- Rivers State College Of Arts And Science, Port Harcourt.
- Rivers State Polytecnic, Bori.
- Ronik Polytechnic, Ikeja, Lagos state.
- Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo.
- Shaka Polytechnic, Prince Shaka Way, Off Muritala Murtala Mohammed Way.
- St Mary Polytechnic, Kwamba, Suleja, Niger State.
- Temple-Gate Polytechnic, Osisioma, Abia State.
- The Ibarapa Polytechnic, Eruwa, Oyo State.
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
- The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
- The Polytechnic, Imesi-Ile, Osun State.
- Tower Polytechnic, 136, Liberty Road, Ibadan, Oyo State.
- Uyo City Polytechnic, Uyo (Uyo-Citypoly) Uyo Akwa-Ibom State.
- Valley View Polytechnic, Ohafia, Abia State.
- Waziri Umaru Fed. Polytechnic Birnin Kebbi.
- Wolex Polytechnic, Ikeja, Lagos.
- Yaba College Of Tech, Yaba.
- Zamfara State College Of Arts And Science, Gusau, Zamfara State.
Important Notification.
While it is of utmost importance to know your O’level subject combinations while registering for JAMB, it is of the same importance to prepare for JAMB UTME by using the approved syllabus. The JAMB official Syllabus helps you know the area of concentration and helps you score better.
See Also: JAMB Secrets to scoring High.
All candidates who will be writing this year’s examination should be informed that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will conduct this year’s UTME in March.
Is maths compulsory for computer science?
YES
Candidates who are aiming to study Computer science as a course should be prepare to love Mathematics. Maths is also compulsory for B.Sc. This means there’s no way for you to escape mathematics if you are going for computer science. I’ll recommend you love Maths, to be a high-performing Computer Science student.
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