There is no published Ritman University cut-off mark for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence yet. If JAMB lists the course for Ritman, the minimum will be 150 in the UTME, JAMB’s floor for every Nigerian university in 2026/2027, because Ritman has not set a departmental figure. The bigger issue is the course listing: Ritman advertises a Data Science programme (named Data Science and Artificial Intelligence on one course list) in its Faculty of Computing as NUC-approved for 2026/2027, but the course is not on JAMB’s list for Ritman as reprinted by Myschool on 3 November 2026.
2027/2028 update: Ritman 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.
Ritman University is a private university on Umuahia Road, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, licensed by the NUC on 5 March 2015. In October 2026 it announced that the NUC had approved 22 new programmes, taking its total to 40, and that it had grown from three faculties to six. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is one of those new programmes. This guide sets out what is confirmed, what you should ask Ritman, the JAMB subject combination checked against the brochure, the CBT screening, and the alternatives if the course is not ready for your intake.
Check before you choose
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is not on JAMB’s course list for Ritman as reprinted by Myschool (checked 3 November 2026). Ask Ritman in writing how 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 candidates are being registered for it, and accept an offer only when it shows on JAMB CAPS. JAMB says admissions done outside CAPS are illegal.
Is Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Ritman on JAMB’s list?
| Check | What it shows | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ritman’s 2026/2027 advert | Lists B.Sc. Data S… (text cut off) in the Faculty of Computing as NUC-approved | Myschool reprint, 22 May 2026 |
| Blog course list | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | ijsar.org.ng, April 2026 (unofficial) |
| Ritman news release | NUC approved 22 new programmes; programme names not given | ritmanuniversity.edu.ng, 6 October 2026 |
| JAMB course list for Ritman | Not listed (19 courses, none from Allied Health, Environmental Sciences or Data Science) | Myschool reprint of JAMB’s Ritman list, checked 3 November 2026 |
| NUC accreditation results | No Data Science row for Ritman, which is expected for a new programme | NUC Accreditation Results 1990 to 2025 |
JAMB updates its institution lists as new programmes are added, so this may change before 2027 UTME registration. When registration opens, search for Ritman and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence on JAMB’s e-brochure before you pay for anything. If it is still missing, a CAPS offer for it cannot be issued through the normal route.
Ritman Data Science and Artificial Intelligence cut-off mark at a glance
| Item | Position | Source or status |
|---|---|---|
| JAMB minimum for universities (2026/2027) | 150 | JAMB 2026 policy meeting, 11 May 2026 |
| Ritman’s own cut-off for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Not published | Ritman admissions page: “meet the UTME cut-off for the chosen course” |
| Below 140 or no UTME | JUPEB route | Ritman admissions page |
| 2026/2027 deadline for private universities | 30 November 2026 | JAMB, reported by NAN |
| Professional council status | Not applicable or not confirmed | See the accreditation section |
JAMB set 30 November 2026 as the 2026/2027 deadline for private universities, so Ritman’s admissions for this cycle run until that date. Public universities had until 31 October 2026, which has passed.
Safe target score (my advice)
Computing courses are popular. If JAMB lists it for Ritman, aim for 180 or more. This is my judgement, not a Ritman figure. A first intake can be small, which can make places scarcer, or under-subscribed, which can make them easier. Nobody outside Ritman knows which yet.
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence admission requirements at Ritman
UTME subject combination
JAMB’s brochure has no page called Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Its Data Science page was blank when I checked, so the lines below come from the Data Science and Analytics page on Myschool’s reprint (3 November 2026). Ritman’s other computing courses use Mathematics, Physics and one other science, so Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry satisfies both versions. Use of English is compulsory for every candidate and is not one of the three subjects below.
| Requirement | JAMB brochure (general line) | My reading for Ritman |
|---|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry and Economics (Data Science and Analytics page) | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| O’level | Five credits including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least three of Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Economics and Geography | Five credits at no more than two sittings, including English and Mathematics (Ritman’s own rule) |
| Direct Entry | Two A-level passes including Mathematics or Statistics | Ritman accepts OND, NCE, IJMB and A-level holders for 200 level, plus the five O’level credits |
Direct Entry and JUPEB
Ritman’s admissions page accepts OND, NCE, IJMB and A-level holders into 200 level with five O’level credits including English and Mathematics. Its JUPEB programme is for candidates who did not sit the UTME or scored below 140. Ask whether Data Science and Artificial Intelligence will take Direct Entry students in its first years; new departments often start with 100-level students only.
Accreditation and professional approval
Ritman’s October 2026 news release says the NUC approved 22 new programmes, and its 2026/2027 advert calls Data Science and Artificial Intelligence NUC-approved. NUC approval lets a university start a programme; accreditation comes later, after the first visit, so there is no Data Science row in the NUC’s results to 2025.
There is no separate practising licence for data scientists. NUC approval is the main check.
Duration: Usually four years.
What to ask Ritman before you register
- JAMB course listing: under which JAMB course name and code should a Data Science and Artificial Intelligence candidate register Ritman?
- Intake: is the department admitting 100-level students in 2026/2027, 2027/2028 or both, and how many places are there?
- Approval: can you see the NUC approval letter?
- Fees: what is the tuition for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence? Ritman’s fees page shows a 2024/2025 schedule only as images.
- Staff and facilities: which laboratories, studios or clinical sites will students use?
Ritman’s official contacts on its admissions page are +234 808 983 5170, +234 806 833 3919 and info@ritmanuniversity.edu.ng. Its address is 104b Umuahia Road, Ikot Ekpene.
How Ritman screening works
Ritman’s admissions page says UTME and Direct Entry candidates take a computer-based screening test (CBT). Candidates who pass and fall within the university’s capacity get an offer, and new students then go through an ICT training and orientation programme. Applications are made online at applicant.safapply.com/ritmanuniversity. The page also warns that a false entry on the online form can lead to disqualification.
A myschoolgist post on the 2025/2026 exercise gave a N10,000 administrative fee covering the form and screening. It also said candidates bring a passport photograph, the JAMB result slip and the form with the payment teller to the test. That post is unofficial and undated, and Ritman’s own page gives no price, so confirm before you pay.
Worked example (illustrative)
Ritman has not published how it weighs the CBT against the UTME. Many Nigerian universities use an aggregate out of 100, with the UTME score divided by 8 and the screening score scaled to 50. This shows how such a formula works for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence candidates; it is not Ritman’s published method.
| Step | Candidate A | Candidate B |
|---|---|---|
| UTME score | 184 | 162 |
| UTME part (score divided by 8, out of 50) | 23 | 20.25 |
| CBT score (out of 50) | 28 | 34 |
| Illustrative aggregate (out of 100) | 51 | 54.25 |
Whatever formula Ritman uses, the CBT can change the order of candidates, so prepare for it as seriously as you prepared for the UTME.
How to apply, step by step
- Get your JAMB profile code: text your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone line you will use for registration. JAMB replies with a profile code that you take to an accredited CBT centre. Dates are in our guide to JAMB 2027 registration dates.
- Choose Ritman University and the course correctly: make Ritman University your first choice and pick Data Science and Artificial Intelligence under exactly that course name. A safe set of UTME subjects is use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
- Upload your O’level result: go to a JAMB-accredited CBT centre and have your WAEC or NECO result uploaded to your JAMB profile. CAPS cannot move you to admission without it, and awaiting-result candidates must upload before they can be offered a place.
- Apply on Ritman’s portal: create an account at applicant.safapply.com/ritmanuniversity, choose UTME or Direct Entry, and select Data Science and Artificial Intelligence only if the portal and your JAMB registration agree. Attend the CBT when invited.
- Check and accept on CAPS: log in to JAMB’s e-facility portal, open CAPS and accept the offer when it appears. Our guide to JAMB CAPS explains each status.
- Pay the acceptance fee and print your letters: pay the university’s acceptance fee only through the channel the university names, then print your JAMB admission letter from the e-facility portal.
- Prepare for clearance: keep the original O’level certificate or statement of result, JAMB result slip, birth certificate or declaration of age, local government identification, passport photographs and, for Direct Entry, your A-level, ND or NCE result.
Studying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Ritman
What you study
Ritman has not published a course outline. These are the areas the NUC core curriculum covers in most Nigerian universities.
- Programming in Python and R
- Linear algebra, calculus and probability
- Statistics and statistical learning
- Databases and big data tools
- Machine learning
- Deep learning and neural networks
- Natural language processing and computer vision
- Data ethics, SIWES and a project
Careers
- Data analyst and data scientist
- Machine learning engineer
- Business intelligence analyst
- AI product roles
- Research in AI
- Further study in AI or analytics
Related Ritman courses and alternatives
Related Ritman guides: Ritman Computer Science, Ritman Software Engineering and Ritman Cyber Security.
If you want a programme with a longer track record, look at Ritman University Computer Science (full NUC accreditation to 2028). Moving your first choice needs a JAMB change of institution, and switching courses needs a JAMB change of course.
Mistakes to avoid
- Registering a course that does not appear under Ritman on JAMB’s e-brochure.
- Accepting a promise of admission that never shows on CAPS.
- Treating Ritman’s 140 JUPEB threshold as a UTME cut-off.
- Paying full fees before seeing the course’s NUC approval.
Ritman University Data Science and Artificial Intelligence cut-off mark: frequently asked questions
What is the Ritman University cut-off mark for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?
Ritman has not published one. If the course is listed for Ritman on JAMB, the minimum is JAMB’s 150 for universities, and Ritman then screens candidates by CBT.
Can I choose Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Ritman on JAMB?
Not as at 3 November 2026: the course is missing from Myschool’s reprint of JAMB’s Ritman list. Check JAMB’s e-brochure again when 2027 registration opens, and ask Ritman how it is registering candidates.
What is the exact name of the Data Science course at Ritman?
The Myschool reprint of Ritman’s 2026/2027 advert cuts off at ‘B.Sc. Data S’, and a blog lists Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Ritman has not confirmed the full name in anything I could read, so ask the admissions office.
How much is the Ritman University screening form?
A blog reported N10,000 for the 2025/2026 form and screening. Ritman’s admissions page gives no price, so check the portal before you pay.
Sources and updates
Ritman’s admission rules, CBT screening, JUPEB route, portals and contacts come from its admissions page, read on 3 November 2026. The 22 new programmes, the total of 40 and the six faculties come from Ritman’s official news release (6 October 2026). The 2026/2027 programme list is from Myschool’s reprint of Ritman’s advert (22 May 2026, cut off after the Computing faculty heading). The course list comes from Myschool’s reprint of JAMB’s list for Ritman, and the subject lines from the JAMB brochure entry, both checked on 3 November 2026. Accreditation comes from the NUC’s Accreditation Results 1990 to 2025 (September 2026). The 150 minimum and the 30 November 2026 deadline for private universities come from JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026). The N10,000 fee and test-day items are from myschoolgist and are unofficial. The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence name is from an ijsar.org.ng course list (April 2026), which is unofficial. Checked on 3 November 2026.
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