The Maduka University cut off mark for Computer Science is 150 in the UTME. That is JAMB’s national minimum for universities in 2026, and Maduka applies it to every programme: its 2026/2027 admission notice gives the cut-off as 150, “as approved for the 2026/2027 session”. Maduka has never published a separate departmental cut-off for Computer Science, so 150 is the line you must clear to apply.
2027/2028 update: Maduka 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.
Computer Science is on Maduka’s current programme list, in the university’s computing unit (called the College of Computing and Informatics in a July 2026 list), and it is one of the seven Maduka programmes that the university says received full NUC accreditation after the October to December 2025 exercise. On JAMB, the course is registered as Computer Science. Below you will find the figures, a safe target score (my advice), the exact UTME and O’level subjects, how admission works at Maduka, reported fees, and the CAPS steps.
One thing I could not open myself: Maduka’s course list in the JAMB brochure. Myschool’s copy was not reachable, and Maduka’s website loads nothing readable. A third-party copy of the list (universitycourses.ng, updated March 2026) includes Computer Science. Even so, search for the course in the JAMB e-brochure or on the registration screen at your CBT centre and make sure Maduka University appears under it before you pay.
Maduka University cut off mark for Computer Science at a glance
| Item | 2026/2027 position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Maduka minimum UTME score | 150 | Official (Maduka 2026/2027 notice, reprinted by Myschool, 15 May 2026) |
| JAMB national minimum for universities | 150 | Official (JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026) |
| Departmental cut-off for Computer Science | Not published | No figure in any source |
| Course name to register on JAMB | Computer Science | JAMB brochure course title (Myschool reprint) |
| UTME subjects | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics or Geography | JAMB brochure (Myschool reprint); no Maduka remark seen |
| Post-UTME test | None published | No source describes a Maduka written test |
| NUC accreditation | Full | University press release, 29 July 2026 |
| Duration | 4 years (B.Sc.) | Standard for Computer Science in Nigeria; Maduka has not stated it on a page I could read |
| 2026/2027 admission deadline (private universities) | 30 November 2026 | JAMB, 11 May 2026 |
Maduka Computer Science cut-off history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 150 | JAMB national minimum for universities | Official (JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026) |
| 2026/2027 | 150 | Maduka cut-off for all UTME applicants, Computer Science included | Maduka 2026/2027 notice (“as approved for the 2026/2027 session”), reprinted by Myschool, 15 May 2026 |
| 2025/2026 | “The minimum approved by JAMB” | Maduka’s own wording in its 2025/2026 admission notice | Reprinted by Myschool, 19 May 2025 |
| 2025/2026 | 150 or above | Maduka minimum as reported | Blog report (AndroidPols, 16 November 2025) |
| Any session | Not published | Separate departmental cut-off for Computer Science | No figure in any source I found |
Maduka is a young private university (its first session opened on 23 November 2023), and in every cycle so far it has taken JAMB’s minimum as its own. I found no year in which it set a higher bar for Computer Science. That could change as demand grows, so treat 150 as the entry line and look at the safe target below for what I would actually aim for.
Safe target score for Computer Science at Maduka (my advice)
Maduka has not published these bands. They are my judgement as an admissions adviser, based on how private universities in the South East usually fill science courses.
| Your UTME score | My read for Computer Science at Maduka |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible this session. Consider Maduka’s IJMB or pre-degree route, or rewrite the UTME |
| 150 to 169 | Eligible. Make sure your O’level has credits in Mathematics, Physics and English |
| 170 to 199 | Comfortable for a private university |
| 200 and above | Strong. It also keeps public options such as UNN or ESUT open as a backup |
Computer Science is usually the most requested course in any Nigerian computing faculty, and Maduka also runs Cyber Security and Software Engineering, which pull from the same pool of candidates. At a private university, your score rarely decides the outcome once you clear the minimum. What usually decides it is whether your UTME subjects and O’level grades fit the course. I would still aim for 180 or more for the 2027 UTME, because a stronger score gives you choices if Maduka ever adds a merit line.
Who gets in at a private university like Maduka
Federal and state universities fill places by merit, catchment and educationally less developed states. Maduka has published no such quotas, and private universities generally admit qualified candidates who apply and accept their fees. That makes the paperwork as important as the score: correct subjects, a clean O’level upload on CAPS and Maduka as your institution on JAMB.
UTME subject combination and O’level for Computer Science at Maduka
| Requirement | Computer Science |
|---|---|
| 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, Physics and two other science subjects |
| Exams accepted | WAEC, NECO or NABTEB (Maduka has not named the exams it accepts) |
| Sittings | Not stated by Maduka; one sitting is safest |
| Direct Entry | Two A-level passes in science subjects including Mathematics, or NCE merit in Mathematics and one other Science or Social Science subject (JAMB brochure); Maduka says it accepts A-level, OND, NCE and equivalents |
| Special Maduka remark in JAMB brochure | None seen in Myschool’s reprint of the Computer Science page |
These are JAMB’s requirements for Computer Science as reprinted by Myschool. Use of English is compulsory for every UTME candidate, so the brochure only lists the other three. The combination most candidates use is English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, which also keeps Computer Engineering and other engineering courses open if you change your mind later.
The O’level rule is where many applicants slip. JAMB’s general requirement asks for Physics plus two other sciences, so a candidate with English, Mathematics, Economics, Government and Physics meets five credits but not the subject spread. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Agricultural Science and Computer Studies are the usual second and third sciences.
How admission and screening work at Maduka
No source I found describes a Maduka Post-UTME written test, and Maduka has not published an aggregate formula. The process reported for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 is an online application: candidates create a profile on the admission portal, enter their UTME and O’level details, choose a programme, pay the form fee and print a slip. The university then makes offers through JAMB CAPS.
| Detail | What is known for 2026/2027 |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | UTME candidates with 150 or more; Direct Entry candidates with A-level, OND, NCE or equivalent |
| Form fee | ₦5,000, paid online |
| Written test | None published |
| Screening dates | Not published |
| Admission list | Offers appear on JAMB CAPS |
| Admission deadline | 30 November 2026 (JAMB deadline for private universities) |
| Enquiries | admission@madukauniversity.edu.ng (from the university’s July 2026 press release) |
Worked example for a Computer Science applicant
Because there is no published test or aggregate, the useful sum is the gap between your score, Maduka’s 150 and my safe target. The example below is illustrative.
Take Ifeoma, who scored 186 in English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, with B2 in Mathematics, B3 in Physics, C4 in Chemistry, C5 in Biology and B3 in English from one sitting.
- Eligibility: 186 minus 150 = 36. She clears Maduka’s minimum by 36 marks.
- Against my safe target: 186 is above the 180 I suggest, so her score is not the issue.
- Subject check: Mathematics and Physics are in her UTME, and her O’level has Physics plus two other sciences (Chemistry and Biology). She fits JAMB’s rule.
- What decides her case: Maduka as her institution on JAMB, her O’level on CAPS, and a completed portal application. With those three, she is in a strong position.
Now take Tobenna, who scored 205 but sat English, Mathematics, Economics and Government. His score is higher, yet Physics is missing from his UTME, so he does not meet JAMB’s Computer Science requirement.
Reported fees for Computer Science at Maduka
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and accommodation, each Computing and Engineering programme (2026/2027) | ₦900,000 a session | Maduka fee schedule as reprinted by The Vent Republic, 14 May 2026 |
| Same programmes in 2025/2026 | ₦690,000 a session | AndroidPols, 16 November 2025 (for comparison) |
| Application form | ₦5,000 | Fee schedule (The Vent Republic); paid online |
| Acceptance fee | ₦50,000, non-refundable | Fee schedule (The Vent Republic) |
| Payment plan | Two instalments (60% and 40%) | Fee schedule (The Vent Republic) |
| Feeding | Pay as you eat | Fee schedule (The Vent Republic) |
The 2026/2027 figures are Maduka’s own schedule as reprinted by The Vent Republic, which says the amount covers tuition and accommodation with no hidden charges; I could not open the original on Maduka’s site. The rise from ₦690,000 to ₦900,000 in one year shows how quickly fees can move. Confirm the current schedule on the portal before you pay anything, and keep every receipt.
How to apply for Computer Science at Maduka, 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 Computer Science as your course, sit English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (or another allowed third science), and put Maduka University as your first choice. If you chose another school, do a JAMB change of institution before you apply.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: visit an accredited JAMB CBT centre once your WAEC, NECO or NABTEB result is out. Universities cannot offer you admission on CAPS without it.
- Apply on Maduka’s portal: create an applicant profile, enter your JAMB details and O’level grades, choose Computer Science, and pay the ₦5,000 form fee online (reported to be through Paystack). Print the application slip.
- Follow up: Maduka has not published a written test, so watch your email and the portal for screening instructions or an invitation, and write to admission@madukauniversity.edu.ng if you hear nothing.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, open Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. Accept the offer only when it shows Computer Science at Maduka. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status.
- Pay acceptance and clear: pay the ₦50,000 acceptance fee only through Maduka’s portal, then bring your original O’level, JAMB result slip and admission letter for clearance.
Warning
Every genuine university admission in Nigeria appears on JAMB CAPS, and JAMB treats admissions done outside CAPS as illegal. If anyone offers you a Maduka “slot” for money, ignore them. Pay fees only through the university’s own portal invoice.
JAMB set 30 November 2026 as the 2026/2027 admission deadline for private universities, so Maduka’s 2026/2027 offers run until that date. If you sat the 2026 UTME and applied, check CAPS now. If you are writing the 2027 UTME, read when JAMB 2027 registration starts and our guide to checking your JAMB result and what to do with the score.
Studying Computer Science at Maduka University
Maduka’s computing programmes sit in one unit that sources name differently: “School of Computing and Engineering” on Wikipedia, “College of Computing and Informatics” in Teezab’s July 2026 list. The campus is at Ekwegbe, on the Enugu to Nsukka road in Igbo-Etiti LGA, Enugu State. Computer Science leads to a B.Sc. and normally runs for four years in Nigeria.
Accreditation
According to Maduka’s press release of 29 July 2026, carried by Premium Times and AllAfrica, NUC assessed seven programmes between October and December 2025 and all seven received full accreditation, with scores between 84.8% and 97.0%. Computer Science was one of them. The release says the accreditation runs to 2030. I could not find the NUC’s own per-programme report page for Maduka, so this rests on the university’s release, which named the exercise and the programmes clearly.
What you study
- Early years: programming fundamentals, discrete mathematics, calculus, digital logic and introductory computer systems.
- Middle years: data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering methods.
- Final years: artificial intelligence, compilers, security, electives, the SIWES industrial attachment and a final-year project.
- Careers: software development, data analysis, network and systems administration, IT support and consulting, teaching and postgraduate research.
Course titles above are what Nigerian B.Sc. Computer Science degrees generally cover under NUC’s benchmark. Maduka has not published its own course outline on a page I could read.
Computer Science, Cyber Security or Software Engineering?
| Programme at Maduka | Focus | UTME subjects (JAMB) | NUC status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Broad computing: theory, programming, systems | English, Mathematics, Physics + one science or Economics/Geography | Full (university release, 2026) |
| Cyber Security | Protecting systems, networks and data | Same as Computer Science | Full (university release, 2026) |
| Software Engineering | Building and maintaining large software | Same as Computer Science | Full (university release, 2026) |
If you are unsure which to pick, Computer Science keeps the most doors open. All three share the same JAMB requirements, so pick the one whose content interests you most.
Related Maduka courses
- Maduka University Cyber Security cut-off mark and requirements
- Maduka University Software Engineering cut-off mark and requirements
- Maduka University Computer Engineering cut-off mark and requirements
Mistakes that cost Computer Science applicants a place
- No Physics in the UTME: JAMB’s Computer Science combination requires it.
- Too few science credits: you need Physics and two other sciences at O’level, not just five credits.
- Maduka not on your JAMB profile: fix it with a change of institution before you apply.
- O’level not on CAPS: without it no university can offer you admission.
- Paying an agent: offers only come through CAPS and the portal.
- Accepting on CAPS and stopping there: acceptance fee and clearance at Maduka are separate steps.
If you need to switch courses on JAMB, see our JAMB change of course guide.
Maduka University Computer Science cut off mark: frequently asked questions
Is 160 enough for Computer Science at Maduka University? Yes, 160 is above Maduka’s 150 minimum. Make sure Mathematics and Physics were among your UTME subjects and your O’level has the right science credits.
Does Maduka University write Post-UTME for Computer Science? No written Post-UTME has been published for Maduka. Applicants apply online, pay the ₦5,000 form fee and receive offers on JAMB CAPS.
Is Computer Science at Maduka accredited? Yes. Maduka’s July 2026 press release says Computer Science received full NUC accreditation after the October to December 2025 exercise.
How much is Computer Science school fees at Maduka University? Maduka’s 2026/2027 fee schedule, as reprinted by The Vent Republic, puts Computer Science at ₦900,000 a session for tuition and accommodation, plus a ₦50,000 acceptance fee. Confirm the current figure on the portal.
Sources and updates
The 150 national minimum, the 30 November 2026 deadline for private universities and the rule that admissions happen through CAPS come from the News Agency of Nigeria report of JAMB’s policy meeting (11 May 2026). Maduka’s 2026/2027 cut-off of 150 is from Myschool’s reprint of Maduka’s 2026/2027 admission notice (15 May 2026); its 2025/2026 wording, “the minimum approved by JAMB”, is from the 2025/2026 notice reprint (19 May 2025). The 2026/2027 fees, form fee, acceptance fee and instalment plan are from Maduka’s fee schedule as reprinted by The Vent Republic (14 May 2026); the 2025/2026 fee is from AndroidPols (16 November 2025). The programme list is from Teezab (16 July 2026) and the 2026/2027 fee schedule, cross-checked with Wikipedia. The third-party JAMB course list is from universitycourses.ng (March 2026). Maduka’s website (madukauniversity.edu.ng) and its portal pages returned no readable content when I checked. The UTME, O’level and Direct Entry requirements are from Myschool’s reprint of the JAMB brochure for Computer Science (checked 30 October 2026). The accreditation result, scores and validity are from Maduka’s press release on AllAfrica (29 July 2026). Course content and careers are described in general terms. Checked on 30 October 2026; this page will be updated if Maduka publishes a departmental cut-off or a screening test.
I am Jude Chinecherem, a final-year MBBS student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I know what it feels like to want an education your family cannot afford. When my parents could not pay for my schooling, I had to learn how to find scholarships and work the system out on my own, with nobody to guide me. I came out the other side, and now I share everything I learned so the next student does not have to figure it out alone. This is the advice I wish someone had given me back then.
