Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) is one of the private universities in Nigeria that offers diverse undergraduate programmes. The university is located in Victoria Island, Lagos State.
Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) has been officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria.
Below is the list of high-quality courses on offer at the Pan-Atlantic University (PAU).
Pan-Atlantic University welcomes eligible candidates for the 2024/2025 Post UTME screening. The guide covers the application process, eligibility, direct entry, and inter-university transfer details.
Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria, invites qualified candidates to apply for its Post UTME screening exercise for the 2024/2025 academic year. This detailed guide offers all essential information regarding the application process, eligibility requirements, and examination timetable.
Information about Pan-Atlantic University’s (PAU) UTME and academic calendar:
- UTME Applicants who are offered admission to PAU will receive an offer letter within two weeks. They must pay a deposit within two weeks to accept the offer.
- Academic calendarThe 2024/2025 academic calendar for undergraduate students includes:
- Lectures continue: Monday, January 6, 2025
- Matriculation day: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Lectures end: Friday, January 31, 2025
- Revision week: Monday, February 3–Friday, February 7, 2025
- EligibilityTo be eligible for admission to PAU, applicants must:
- Score 220 or higher in the most recent JAMB UTME
- Be at least 16 years old by October 31, 2024
For more information, visit pau.edu.ng/admission/
- A minimum score of 220 in the 2024 JAMB examination.
- O’ Level result (at least 5 credits, including Mathematics and English).
- Application submission via apply.pau.edu.ng
- Candidates must be at least 16 years old within the month the session commences (typically, academic sessions at Pan-Atlantic University start in October).
Pan-Atlantic University Post UTME Screening Eligibility
- Those who made Pan-Atlantic University their first choice in the 2024/2025 UTME Application form.
- All other Candidates interested in studying at Pan-Atlantic University who did not select Pan-Atlantic University as their first choice.
- Candidates must have obtained a JAMB score of 220 and above in the 2024/2025 UTME Examination.
- ACCOUNTING
- BANKING & FINANCE
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- COMPUTER SCIENCE
- ECONOMICS
- ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
- INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & PERSONNEL MGT
- INFORMATION SCIENCE & MEDIA STUDIES
- MARKETING
- MASS COMMUNICATION
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- Mechatronics
Eligibility
- Those who made Pan-Atlantic University their first choice in the 2024/2025 UTME Application form.
- All other Candidates interested in studying at Pan-Atlantic University who did not select Pan-Atlantic University as their first choice.
Candidates must have obtained a JAMB score of 220 and above in the 2024/2025 UTME Examination.
Application fees: ₦1,500.00 to be paid after filling out the online application form
UTME Entry Requirements
- A score of 220 or above from the 2024 JAMB exam.
- O’ Level result (5 credits, Mathematics and English inclusive )
- Apply through apply.pau.edu.ng
- A candidate must be at least 16 years within the month that the session begins (for now, academic sessions at Pan-Atlantic University begin in October)
- UTME subjects combination requirements:
School of Management and Social Sciences (SMSS) Courses are:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
UTME Subjects:
- The required UTME subjects are English language, Mathematics, Economics, Financial Accounting/Commerce or any other Arts or Social Science subject.”
School of Media and Communication (SMC) Courses are:
- Mass Communication
- Information Science and Multimedia Studies
- Film and Multimedia Studies
UTME Subjects: English Language and any three subjects from Arts, Social Science.
- Information Science and Media Studies
UTME Subjects: English Language and any three subjects from Sciences, Arts, or Social Science (Mathematics is an added advantage)
School of Science and Technology (SST) Courses are:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
UTME Subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics, and any one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Geography or Economics.
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
UTME Subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
STEPS
- Candidates will be invited for a screening exercise (schedule below).
- After finishing our assessment, we will make an admission decision. If the outcome is favorable, an offer letter will be dispatched within two weeks.
- Candidates should confirm their acceptance of the offer by submitting a deposit within two weeks. A pre-arrival guide will be provided to those who are successful in their application.
- For hostel details, please visit www.pau.edu.ng/life/accommodation/
- Accepted candidates are expected to arrive on campus at least a day before registration begins
Direct Entry Admission Guidelines
A. School of Management and Social Sciences
Available programmes:
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Economics
Eligibility criteria for applicants:
- Two ‘A’ level credits in relevant subjects.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) in appropriate subjects.
- NCE with merit in a related field.
- OND in a related field.
- HND/Degree in a related field.
- ICAN-ATS 3 certificate (exclusively for B.Sc. in Accounting aspirants).
B. School of Media and Communication
Available programmes:
- B.Sc. Mass Communication
- B.Sc. Information Science and Media Studies (ISMS)
Eligibility criteria for applicants:
- Two ‘A’ level credits in Arts or Social Sciences subjects (for Mass Communication).
- Two ‘A’ level credits in Arts, Social Sciences, or Science subjects (for ISMS).
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) in relevant subjects.
- NCE with merit in a relevant field.
- OND in a relevant field.
- HND/Degree in a relevant field.
C. School of Science and Technology
Available programmes:
- B.Sc. in Computer Science (requires two ‘A’ level passes, including Physics and Mathematics).
- B.Eng. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (requires passes in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry at GCE ‘A’ level or equivalent).
- B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (requires passes in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry at GCE ‘A’ level or equivalent).
Direct Entry Application Process
- Buy the current JAMB Direct Entry Form online at www.jamb.org.ng.
- Visit apply.pau.edu.ng, sign up, log in, fill and submit the Direct Entry form.
- Pay the application fee of ₦5,000.00 or its equivalent.
- Send hard copies of relevant documents (OND/HND/NCE/Degree certificate, ‘A’ Level/ Diploma result, completed JAMB Direct Entry form printout, WAEC/GCE/SSCE/IGCSE/NECO) to:
The Admissions Office,
Pan-Atlantic University,
Km 52, Lekki-Epe Expressway,
Ibeju –Lekki, Lagos. - Ensure you meet our requirements before submission.
- Admission decisions will be made within two weeks of evaluation. Successful candidates will receive an offer letter.
- Indicate acceptance of the offer by making a deposit within two weeks.
- Successful candidates will receive a pre-arrival guide. Hostel details can be found at www.pau.edu.ng/life/accommodation/.
- Admitted candidates should plan to arrive on campus a day before registration commences.
- Direct entry students begin at 200 level (second year), with the course duration being 3 years.
Inter-University Admission Guidelines
Pan-Atlantic University welcomes applications from students looking to transfer from other higher education institutions. However, the admission process for transfer students is competitive, and only a select number are accepted each year. Applicants must showcase their previous academic performance, values, and experiences that suggest they could make a meaningful contribution to Pan-Atlantic University.
We strongly recommend that transfer applicants also apply to other universities due to the high likelihood of denial of admission at Pan-Atlantic University.
Available programmes
Programmes available in the School of Management and Social Sciences are:
- B.Sc. in Business Administration
- B.Sc. in Accounting
- B.Sc. In Economics
Programmes available in the School of Media and Communication are:
- B.Sc. in Mass Communication
- B.Sc. in Information Science and Media Studies (ISMS)
Inter-University Transfer Requirements
- The transferring student must be a current student of the university from which the transfer is sought, with a clean disciplinary record.
- A student transferring from another Nigerian University must have a JAMB score equal to or higher than the minimum score of PAU students admitted into their intended department in their admission year or the approved minimum JAMB score in the year of admission into the university.
- The transferring student must fulfill the minimum entry requirements set by Pan-Atlantic University and the respective department, which should have been completed before their admission to the university from which they are seeking a transfer.
- To qualify for consideration into 200 level, a transferring student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 5.00 point scale. Students with a CGPA of not less than 1.50 may be considered for admission into 100 level.
- The application should include the student’s transcript, which will be verified. If any irregularity is discovered in the documents provided by the students, such students shall be withdrawn from the University.
- A student can only transfer into the same course of study – or a similar course, if applicable – that they were studying in their original university.
- The number of students admitted via transfer should not exceed 10% of the number of students in the class they are joining.
- All applications for inter-university transfer will remain open until the admissions process closes.
Application Process for Inter-University Transfer
- Purchase the current Late Registration/Regularization Form for transfer students at www.jamb.org.ng.
- Complete the transfer form and submit your printout to PAU.
- Access the PAU application form at apply.pau.edu.ng, sign up, log in, open the inter-university transfer form, fill it, and submit.
- Pay the application fee of ₦5,000.00 or its equivalent.
- Send hard copies of relevant documents (University Transcript, Admission Letter from the previous University, JAMB Official Admission Letter (for transfers from Nigerian universities), previous JAMB result slip, printout of JAMB Regularization Form, WAEC/GCE/SSCE/IGCSE/NECO) to:
The Admissions Office,
Pan-Atlantic University,
Km 52, Lekki-Epe Expressway,
Ibeju –Lekki, Lagos. - Ensure you meet our requirements before submission.
- Admission decisions will be made within two weeks of evaluation. Successful candidates will receive an offer letter.
- Indicate acceptance of the offer by making a deposit within two weeks.
- Successful candidates will receive a pre-arrival guide. Hostel details can be found at www.pau.edu.ng/life/accommodation/.
- Admitted candidates should plan to arrive on campus a day before registration commences.