ATBU bauchi Courses, Cut-off mark and admission requirements for 2026/2027

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) is a public federal university that is located in Bauchi, Bauchi state. The university was named in honor of Nigeria’s first prime minister, Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University was established in 1980 by the federal government as a university of technology; it began to offer degree and pre-degree courses until 1984, when the university was merged with Ahmadu Bello University, making the university lose its autonomous status and thus becoming a university college.

It operated under Ahmadu Bello University as a campus branch until 1988, when the institution was demerged from Ahmadu Bello University and was therefore granted its autonomous status to offer degree certificates in the institution without approval from other universities.

ATBU operates from its two campuses, with the main campus located in Yelwa and the other located in Gubi. ATBU operates on a faculty-based system structure in the institution, moving from its school-based structure it used before gaining autonomous status.

ATBU is dedicated to its vision to become a center of excellence for the creation, transfer, and application of scientific knowledge for the advancement of mankind in a friendly, interactive, and multicultural environment.

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Faculties in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)

● Faculty of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology
● Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
● Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
● Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
● Faculty of Clinical Sciences
● Faculty of Computing
● Faculty of Engineering & Engineering Technology
● Faculty of Environmental Technology
● Faculty of Management Sciences
● Faculty of Science
● Faculty of Technology Education
● Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Courses offered at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)

● Agricultural Economics
● Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
● Animal Production
● Crop Production
● Soil Science

● Nursing Science
● Public Health

● Chemical Pathology
● Hematology
● Histopathology
● Medical Microbiology
● Pharmacology

● Medical Biochemistry
● Human Anatomy
● Human Physiology

● Internal Medicine
● Surgery
● Obstetrics & Gynecology
● Pediatrics
● Psychiatry
● Orthopedics
● Community Medicine

● Ophthalmology
● Anesthesia
● Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
● Radiology

● Computer Science

● Agriculture & Bio-Resource Engineering
● Automobile Engineering
● Chemical Engineering
● Civil Engineering
● Computer & Communication Engineering
● Electrical/Electronics Engineering
● Mechanical/Production Engineering
● Mechatronics and Systems Engineering
● Petroleum Engineering

● Architecture
● Building
● Environmental Management Technology
● Estate Management and Valuation
● Industrial Design
● Quantity Surveying
● Survey & Geo-Informatics
● Urban & Regional Planning

● Accounting and Finance
● Management Information Technology

● Biochemistry
● Biological Sciences
● Ecology
● Geology
● Mathematical Sciences
● Statistics
● Microbiology
● Physics

● Library and Information Science
● Science Education
● Vocational Education
● Educational Foundations
● Construction Technology Education
● Educational Psychology and Counseling
● Electrical Electronics Technology Education
● Mechanical Technology Education

● Veterinary Medicine

Admission Requirements and Eligibility For Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)

● Candidates must sit for the Universities Matriculation Examination (UME) and obtain an acceptable score in English (compulsory) and three other relevant subjects as specified by JAMB.

● Candidates must also meet the required standard in the UTME to be considered for admission.

● Five (5) credit passes in SSCE (WAEC/NECO) or GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent, relevant to the chosen course.

● The credits must be obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.

● Candidates must be of good behavior as certified by their school principal.

● Candidates must meet any other requirements as specified by the University Senate.

Direct Entry Requirements

● A minimum of two (2) A-Level passes in relevant subjects or any recognized equivalent qualification.

● Passes in two major relevant subjects in NCE or ND, with the required O’Level credits.

● Two passes in IJMB or any recognized basic studies program with relevant O’Level credits.

● Candidates must satisfy any additional requirements set by the University Senate.

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) cut-off mark for all courses

Frequently Asked Questions

● What is the cut-off mark for ATBU Bauchi for 2026/2027?

The cut-off mark for ATBU for 2026/2027 is 160 and above for all courses in the institution. Candidates who scored below 160 won’t be considered for admission.

● Does ATBU accept 160 for all courses?

Yes, they do, but the minimum requirement is 160, not the exact mark that will be needed to gain admission into some departments in the institution.

● Can I gain admission into ATBU without choosing it as my first choice?

No, the requirement is that you make ATBU your first choice institution when registering for JAMB or simply forfeit admission.

● Does ATBU accept two sittings for O’Level results?

Yes, ATBU accepts two sittings of O-level results for admission to the institution, but it has not been confirmed whether they accept two sittings for medical courses, as most universities across Nigeria only accept one sitting for medical courses.

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