The Peaceland University Cyber Security cut-off mark is 150 in the UTME, the national minimum JAMB set for universities in 2026/2027. Peaceland University, Enugu has not announced a separate cut-off for Cyber Security or for any other course, so a candidate with 150 or more and the right subjects can be considered. The course is on Peaceland’s JAMB list as Cyber Security, in the Faculty of Science and Computing.
2027/2028 update: Peaceland University cut-off marks usually stay the same from one year to the next, so the figures on this page are what 2027/2028 candidates should plan with. They come from the latest official notice (2026/2027). If the 2027/2028 notice changes anything, we will update this page.
Cyber Security is one of the newer computing degrees in Nigeria, and many candidates are unsure which subjects JAMB wants or how it differs from Computer Science. This guide covers the official minimum, my safe target score, the JAMB brochure requirements, what Peaceland has published about screening, a worked example, the CAPS steps and the accreditation position.
Peaceland University Cyber Security cut-off mark at a glance
| Item | 2026/2027 position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| JAMB minimum for universities | 150 | Official (JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026) |
| Peaceland Cyber Security cut-off | Not published | No Peaceland notice gives one |
| JAMB course name | Cyber Security | On Peaceland’s JAMB course list (Myschool reprint, checked 30 October 2026) |
| Faculty | Science and Computing | Peaceland 2026/2027 advert (Myschool summary, 28 April 2026) |
| Degree | B.Sc. Cyber Security | Same advert |
| UTME subjects | English, Mathematics, Physics + one of Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics, Geography | JAMB brochure general entry |
| Screening details | Not published | Check the Peaceland portal |
| Form and acceptance fees | ₦10,000 / ₦10,000 | Peaceland fee schedule (session not stated) |
| Total fees, 100 level | ₦320,000 | Peaceland fee schedule |
| Admission deadline | 30 November 2026 for private universities | JAMB, reported by NAN on 11 May 2026 |
Cut-off history for Cyber Security at Peaceland
| Session | Figure | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 150 | JAMB national minimum for universities. Peaceland published no course figure |
| 2025/2026 | 150 | JAMB national minimum for universities (July 2025). No Peaceland figure found |
Peaceland was founded in 2023 from Peaceland College of Education, Enugu, which is still a separate college. A university this new has no history of departmental cut-offs, so any “official Peaceland Cyber Security cut-off” you see online should come with a link to a Peaceland notice. I did not find one.
Safe target score for Cyber Security at Peaceland (my advice)
Peaceland does not publish merit lists, so this is my reading as an admissions adviser.
| Your UTME score | My read for Peaceland |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible for any Nigerian university degree this cycle |
| 150 to 169 | Eligible. Fine if your O’level grades are good, but have a second option ready |
| 170 to 189 | Comfortable for a new private university |
| 190 to 219 | Strong. You would also clear ESUT’s 200 line at the top of this range |
| 220 and above | Very strong. You have real choices among Enugu universities |
I would aim for 170 or more in the 2027 UTME, with good credits in Mathematics and Physics. Cyber Security tends to draw fewer applicants than Computer Science at the same school, so it can be a sensible first choice if security is the field you want. It is not a back door, though: the subject rules are the same as for Computer Science, and you study much of the same core in the first two years.
Is Cyber Security on Peaceland’s JAMB course list?
Yes. I checked Myschool’s reprint of the JAMB course list for Peaceland University on 30 October 2026. It has 30 entries, and Cyber Security is one of them, alongside Computer Science and Software Engineering. When you register, choose Cyber Security as the course and Peaceland University as the institution. Data Science and Information Science, which Peaceland also advertised, were not on that JAMB list when I checked.
UTME subject combination and O’level for Peaceland Cyber Security
| Requirement | Cyber Security (JAMB brochure, general entry) |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics or Geography |
| O’level | Five credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics, plus two other science subjects |
| Exams accepted | WAEC, NECO or NABTEB (JAMB’s usual list; Peaceland has not published a sitting rule) |
| Direct Entry | Two A-level passes in science subjects including Mathematics, or NCE merit in Mathematics and one other science or social science subject |
| Peaceland remark | None. The brochure page names no special rule for Peaceland |
Some universities add their own twist. On the same JAMB brochure page, FUTA asks for Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, and the Federal University Dutse wants Chemistry or Biology as the third subject. Peaceland has no remark there, so the general line applies. If you are unsure, take Chemistry as your fourth subject; it satisfies the general rule and every special one on that page.
Direct Entry
JAMB’s general Direct Entry line for Cyber Security is two A-level passes in science subjects including Mathematics, or an NCE merit in Mathematics and one other science or social science subject. Peaceland has not published whether it takes ND holders into 200 level, so confirm that before you register for DE.
Peaceland screening for Cyber Security
No Post-UTME test, screening date or aggregate formula for 2026/2027 appears in any Peaceland source I reached. The April 2026 notice only said admission was open and listed the programmes. New private universities usually screen by checking UTME scores and O’level results online, sometimes with a short test or interview, so prepare for both and follow the portal instructions.
Worked example for a Cyber Security candidate (illustration only)
Peaceland has not published a screening formula. Many Nigerian universities combine the UTME score with O’level grades, so here is one common method, used only to show how your numbers could add up. It is not Peaceland’s rule.
- UTME part: UTME score divided by 8, out of 50.
- O’level part: five relevant subjects scored A1 = 10, B2 = 9, B3 = 8, C4 = 7, C5 = 6, C6 = 5, out of 50.
Chiamaka scored 172 in the UTME and has B2 in Mathematics, B3 in English, C4 in Physics, B3 in Chemistry and C5 in Biology from one sitting.
- UTME part: 172 ÷ 8 = 21.50.
- O’level part: 38 out of 50.
- Illustrative total: 21.50 + 38 = 59.50 out of 100.
- Against the minimum: 172 minus 150 = 22. Chiamaka clears JAMB’s line by 22 marks.
If Peaceland sets a test or an interview, that score would change the picture. What does not change is that the O’level carries real weight under most methods, so a C6 in Mathematics or Physics hurts more than a few UTME marks.
How to apply for Cyber Security at Peaceland, step by step
- Get your JAMB profile code: send NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone line linked to your NIN.
- Register the UTME correctly: pick Cyber Security as the course and Peaceland University as the institution, with Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics or Geography.
- Fix your choice if you chose another school: if Peaceland was not your choice in the 2026 UTME, do a JAMB change of institution before you apply. Peaceland can only offer you admission through CAPS if it is on your JAMB profile.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: go to a JAMB-accredited CBT centre and have your WAEC, NECO or NABTEB result uploaded. A university cannot recommend you on CAPS without it.
- Apply to Peaceland: Peaceland’s 2026/2027 advert pointed candidates to its online application portal at apply.peacelanduni.edu.ng. The university’s fee schedule lists the admission form at ₦10,000; no screening date has been published, so read the instructions on the portal itself.
- Attend screening and print everything: keep your UTME result slip, O’level results, birth certificate or age declaration, local government identification and the application acknowledgement together.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, open Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. Accept only an offer for the course you want. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status.
- Pay acceptance and school fees through official channels: Peaceland’s fee schedule lists acceptance at ₦10,000 and a total of ₦320,000 at 100 level and ₦440,000 at 200 and 300 level, with tuition payable 60% and then 40%. Pay only through the official portal or the Admissions Office.
Warning
Adverts that sell Peaceland University forms or “admission slots” through private phone numbers and agents circulate online. JAMB says any admission outside CAPS is illegal, so a genuine Peaceland offer will show on your CAPS page. Apply only through the university’s own portal and pay only into accounts the university confirms in writing.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026), JAMB set 30 November 2026 as the 2026/2027 admission deadline for private universities. Peaceland’s 2026/2027 admissions can run until that date, so keep checking CAPS if you applied. For a fresh attempt in 2027, see when JAMB 2027 registration starts and our guide to checking your JAMB result.
What you study in Cyber Security
Peaceland has not published a curriculum. Under NUC’s computing standards, Cyber Security is a separate B.Sc. from Computer Science, usually four years, and the outline below is typical of Nigerian programmes.
- Early levels: mathematics, physics, programming, computer systems and the general studies courses.
- Middle levels: networking, operating systems, databases, cryptography, secure programming, and law and ethics of computing, followed by SIWES industrial training.
- Final year: digital forensics, penetration testing, security management and a project.
- Careers: security analyst, network and systems security, digital forensics, IT audit and risk work in banks, telecoms and government, and postgraduate study.
Many security employers also look for professional certificates on top of the degree. Those are taken separately and are not part of Peaceland’s admission process.
Accreditation
Peaceland announced full NUC accreditation for Cyber Security after NUC’s October/November 2025 exercise. It is one of 17 programmes on the list reported by Uniblog NG on 23 April 2026, and the university’s own news post of 1 May 2026 confirms the full accreditation of “Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Accountancy, and several others”. I found no NUC report page for the programme, so the status rests on the university’s announcement.
The NUC reports online under the Peaceland name are for Peaceland College of Education, Enugu and its degree programmes affiliated to Abia State University, so they say nothing about the university’s Cyber Security either way.
Related Peaceland courses
- Peaceland University cut-off mark for Computer Science
- Peaceland University Software Engineering cut-off mark and requirements
- Peaceland University Data Science cut-off mark and requirements
Cyber Security and similar courses in Enugu State
| Course and university | 2026/2027 minimum | Our guide |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security, Peaceland University | 150 (JAMB minimum; no Peaceland figure) | This page |
| Cyber Security, ESUT | 200 | ESUT Cyber Security |
| Computer Science, Renaissance University | 150 | RNU Computer Science |
| Computer Science, UNN | 160 to apply for screening | UNN Computer Science |
Mistakes Cyber Security applicants make
- Registering without Physics: JAMB’s combination needs Mathematics and Physics.
- Assuming a new course has no subject rules: Cyber Security follows the Computer Science line in the brochure.
- Leaving O’level off CAPS: the university cannot recommend you without it.
- Paying an agent: admission comes through CAPS only.
- Ignoring a CAPS transfer offer: if Peaceland offers Computer Science or Software Engineering instead, compare before you reject it.
Peaceland University Cyber Security cut-off mark: frequently asked questions
Can I study Cyber Security at Peaceland with 150? Yes, 150 meets JAMB’s minimum and Peaceland has not published anything higher. Your O’level grades and any screening Peaceland runs will decide the rest.
Is Chemistry compulsory for Cyber Security in JAMB? No. The general rule is Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics or Geography. Chemistry is the safest fourth subject because some universities insist on it.
How many years is Cyber Security at Peaceland University? Peaceland has not stated it. B.Sc. Cyber Security in Nigeria usually runs for four years for UTME entrants.
Is Peaceland University Cyber Security accredited by NUC? Yes, by Peaceland’s account. Cyber Security is one of the 17 programmes the university announced as fully accredited after NUC’s October/November 2025 exercise. I could not find NUC’s own report page, so ask for written confirmation if you need it.
Sources and updates
The 150 national minimum and the 30 November 2026 deadline for private universities are from JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026); the 2025/2026 minimum is from JAMB’s July 2025 announcement reported by Nairametrics. The course list is from Myschool’s reprint of Peaceland’s JAMB course list, checked on 30 October 2026, and the subject requirements and the FUTA and FUD remarks are from the JAMB brochure entry for Cyber Security on Myschool. Faculty and degree names come from Myschool’s summary of Peaceland’s 2026/2027 advert (28 April 2026). The NUC results mentioned are reports for Peaceland College of Education. The founding year is from the university’s Wikipedia entry. The safe target score, worked example and course outline are my advice and illustration. The fees are from Peaceland’s schedule of fees, read on 30 October 2026; the page does not state the session. Full NUC accreditation for Cyber Security is from Peaceland’s announcement after NUC’s October/November 2025 exercise: the university’s news post of 1 May 2026 names Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science and Accountancy “and several others”, and Uniblog NG printed the full list of 17 programmes on 23 April 2026. Checked on 30 October 2026; this page will be updated if Peaceland publishes a cut-off or screening details for Cyber Security.
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